Brand new programme-

FEDS Training have recently launched the newly accredited one-day APRTM training programme, which teaches delegates how to use plastic restraints effectively, safely and within the strict rule of law.

The use of handcuffs and restraints-

There has been much debate over the years as to whether security operatives should use handcuffs or the new plastic restraints that are now available when effecting lawful arrests of violent people.

There is nothing in the law that says that security operatives can use handcuffs for restraining people, but nothing that says they cannot. Provided that they are only used when effecting a lawful arrest, and only on violent detainees, when they are absolutely necessary, to prevent escape or injury, then it is perfectly legal to use them.

The use of handcuffs is obviously a ‘use of force’, and therefore must be properly justified. Justification is achieved through establishing not only the legal right to use such equipment (ie when effecting a lawful arrest), but also through good objective grounds for so doing, in order to show that what was done was reasonable and necessary in the circumstances. The use of restraints by security personnel may well have to be justified to the police, the courts and possibly in civil actions.

The APRTM programme uses the "Key-Cuff" plastic restraints from the US. These are ideal for security operatives over here because they are light, easy to carry, easy to use, effective, relatively inexpensive, and they look less aggressive than the normal metal handcuffs that the police use. They also have the added advantage over the old-style 'plasticuffs' in that they have a lock on each strap, which means that they can be re-used time and time again, as opposed to having to be 'cut' off. The keys that open these restraints are exactly the same as the keys that the police use, so once you have arrested someone you can just hand them over the police still in restraints, safe in the knowledge that the police will be able to release the prisoner back at the police station using their own handcuff keys.

Fully certificated programme-

Certified by “Skills for Security” (www.skillsforsecurity.org.uk), our new Government-supported sector skills body, this new 10-hour course has been specifically designed for anyone working within the private security industry who may have to effect an arrest during the course of their duties.  Interest in this exciting new training has already been shown by door supervisors, store detectives, security officers, street/crime wardens, civil enforcement officers, bailiffs, close protection officers, event stewards and both court and prison escort staff.

The benefits of APRTM training-

Professional training in how to effect an arrest and in the use of plastic restraints will-

·        Increase levels of safety for security operatives

·        Reduce risk of harm to detainees

·        Reduce risk of harm to the public

·        Reduce risks of criminal allegations and civil claims against operatives

·        Increase public confidence

·        Increase security effectiveness

During the programme delegates are assessed on both the knowledge required

to act within the law, and on the safe application of the new plastic lockable restraints.

Fully insured product-

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 is the only course of its kind in the UK that actually insures users as soon as they have completed the course.

Course contents include-

·        The history of restraints

·        Types of modern restraints

·        Their use within the private security industry

·        Rules/laws governing their use

·        Powers of arrest (new powers under the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act)

·        The conflict resolution model

·        The risks involved

·        Practical application

                                                 Assessed by:- Knowledge and practical assessment

Nationwide training available-

FEDS Training use a team of regionally-based, sector-competent instructors to provide this training programme nationwide. This means that you can either attend one of our regional training days, or, if you can put a team together we can attend and provide the training in your area, at a location and at times to suit you.

Cost-

Based on classes of 10 or more delegates, using your appointed training facility, this new one-day programme costs just £160 per delegate. This is the all-in price, which includes the course pre-read, the training, the equipment, the assessment, the certification and the 12month insurance cover.

Instructors required-

As demand for this important new tool in the security operative's box grows, we will be looking for more suitably qualified (7302/3) trainers to teach the programme on a licensed basis.

We are now running our own in-house 1-day train-the-trainer programmes for instructors to be able to deliver the course in their own areas, to their own clients.

Anyone interested in including this important new programme into their company training schedule, or any trainers wishing to add the course onto their own port folio should contact Our Head Office for more details and costs on tel: 01472-580147 or  07921-694429 or e-mail us at info@sialimited.com