Courses: Arrest and Plastic Restraint training for the private security industry

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What is the aim of this course?

Certified by "Skills for Security", our recently implemented Government-supported sector skills body, this new 10-hour course has been specifically designed for anyone within the private security industry who may have to effect an arrest during the course of their duties. During the programme delegates are assessed on both the knowledge required to act within the law by way of a multiple-choice examination paper, and are physically assessed on the safe application of the restraints.Following successful completion of the programme, delegates are issued with their own set of plastic restraints, key and belt holder. They also receive a year's APR™ Protection Policy, which covers them for up to £25,000 for pursuing a claim for damages in respect of their own injury or death whilst effecting a lawful arrest, and up to £50,000 for legal defence against civil or criminal prosecution.
This programme is the first and only nationally accredited training in the use of restraints for private security personnel. There are a few training providers advertising 'handcuffing' courses, but those use the police-style metal handcuffs, lead to no formal accreditation other than their own company certificate, and offer no insurance for those attending the course.
It is hoped that in the future this new piece of PPE, supported by the accredited training and insurance, will become the norm within the UK private security industry, dramatically increasing levels of safety for those that work within it on the front line.

Who is it for?

Interest in this innovative programme has already been shown by door supervisors, store detectives, security officers, revenue protection officers, street/crime wardens, civil enforcement officers, bailiffs, close protection officers, event stewards, private prison staff and both court and prison escort staff

What are the benefits?

• Increased levels of safety for security operatives
• Reduced risk of harm to detainees
• Reduced risk of harm to the public
• Reduced risks of criminal allegations and civil claims against operatives
• Increased public confidence
• Increased security effectiveness

What does it cover?

The programme uses a new style of plastic lockable restraint used by police in the States. The key used to unlock the restraints is the same standard key that police officers over here use for their standard-issue handcuffs. This means that if a store detective or security officer has to use the APR™ restraints on a violent detainee, then when the police arrive they no longer have to go through the process of releasing the prisoner from the security operative's restraints so that they can put their own on. They can now simply take the prisoner away, safe in the knowledge that they can release him from the restraints themselves, using their own keys, back at the police station.
Subjects covered on the course include:-
• The history of restraints
• Types of modern restraints
• Their use within the security industry
• Rules/laws governing their use
• Powers of arrest (new powers under SOCAP Act)
• Conflict Resolution Model
• The risks involved
• Practical application
• Knowledge and practical assessment

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