Techniques and Use of Police Baton (FBI Manual, 1967)
Hello everyone !!!
Types :--
- The baton is made from hardwood or plastic. It is 1.5" in diameter, rounded at both ends and will vary in length.
- Short baton/ Billy club -- 12"-18"
- Medium baton/ Nightstick -- 20"-26"
- Long baton -- 28"-56"
- Carry where it is easily accessible to the strong hand. Many officers prefer to carry it on the same side as their sidearm.
- Alertness and proper use of the baton insures complete control.
- Points of impact -- Above clavicle, shoulder tip, upper arm, elbows, hand, solar plexus, ribs, forearms, pit of stomach, groin, thighs, knees, side of calf, ankle front. shin. toes.
- Kidney, behind scapula, buttocks, behind knees, thigh, calf, ankle bone, Achilles tendon.
- Fatal points of impact -- head, throat, neck, armpits, chest cavity.
Thanks for reading!!!
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