The baton has been used by law enforcement for more than a century. Modern day police officers primarily use a collapsible (or telescoping) baton to block, strike and stop non-deadly suspect resistance. The goal of this lesson is to teach future officers how to use a baton effectively to stop resisting suspects.
Baton techniques must be kept simple and easy to remember in order to be effective.The higher the officer’s stress level, the less capable they are to perform complex defensive measures.After use of baton techniques, the subject must be restrained.Batons are used by officer to stop attacking suspects. Baton restraint and pressure points are used to distract resisting suspects and gain control. Because a baton may not work all the time, officers must evaluate its effectiveness and be prepared to use another defensive tactic or weapon.