subject: Modern Hand Cuffs Ensure Quality And Efficiency [print this page] Earlier hand cuffs weren't that successful in fulfilling the purpose for what they were made. They were manufactured with an assumption that one size would fit the wrists of any person. The suspected individual on being handcuffed felt quite uncomfortable due to the inefficiency of the hand cuffs. The hand cuffs which are being designed during the recent times have come across the limitations or pitfalls witnessed centuries ago and they are now constructed with an aim to ensure that the restraint devices meet the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Standards where they should be free from defects such as cracks, loose parts, unfinished welding and so on. The key is used to check if it unlocks the handcuffs with ease. They are also tested for proper opening and closing functions.
Well renowned brands construct hand cuffs, which are of high quality for usage by law enforcement and security officers. Various metals such as Aluminium, stainless steel and carbon steel are used in manufacturing the restraint devices. Hand cuffs which are designed nowadays are lightweight restraints and they can be easily carried anywhere. These can be used with ease by the police officials and it's easy to be applied on a suspected criminal's hands thus ensuring that the criminal does not break free and escape from the police officials .The modern and stylish hand cuffs come with the special feature of swing through self locking system thus ensuring safety for the public and police officers.
The law enforcement officers should ensure that the handcuffed criminal does not get injured on wearing the restraint device. The risk is quite high if an individual is handcuffed behind as the criminal might lose balance and stumble while walking. In the back handcuffing position, a lock pick or a shim can be easily used to free the hands from hand cuffs. Some police departments prefer handcuffing the suspected criminal in the front. If the locks are not properly secured or if temporary handcuffs with poor standard are used, the possibility of the criminal fleeing away from the police custody is high.
There are different variations in hand cuffs, which include chain link, hinged style, specialty, and disposable restraints. Hinged hand cuffs restrict hand and arm movements while being handcuffed and these are considered to be much safer than chain link types. These restraints with steel construction and machined edges can be folded which provide compact storage. Some hand cuffs are available in different colors such as red, yellow, purple, green, orange and pink which facilitate easy identification and tracking. To avoid chipping and scratching a process called Electrolytic Polyurethane Plating (EPP) is used.
The chain link hand cuffs consist of two parts, which are linked with a chain, and these are made of carbon steel, which is of top quality and heavy duty. These restraints aid in fast and efficient handcuffing of suspected criminals. Even these hand cuffs are available in various colors. Well renowned brands offer lifetime warranty in case of any manufacturing defects in the hand cuffs and all these restraints pass various tests to ensure durability and quality.
