Use of ForceQuestion 72 of 200
Restraint techniques that compress the chest, neck, or place a subject prone with weight on their back for extended periods can cause positional asphyxia. Best practice and recent California training emphasize:
a.Maintaining prone-on-stomach holds as long as needed for control
b.Moving the restrained person to a recovery position (e.g., on their side or seated) as soon as resistance ceases, avoiding pressure on the chest or neck, and monitoring breathing — consistent with AB 1196 (2020) prohibiting carotid-restraint and chokehold methods
c.Using a knee or body weight on the upper back until police arrive
d.Ignoring positional asphyxia warnings as outdated
Explanation
Positional asphyxia is a recognized cause of in-custody death; AB 1196 (2020) banned certain carotid restraints and choke holds for law enforcement and informs private-security practice. Best practice once resistance ceases: roll the person to their side or seat them, avoid pressure on chest/neck, and monitor breathing continuously. Prone restraint with weight on the back (a, c) is associated with sudden in-custody death and is now widely prohibited or sharply restricted. Ignoring the risk (d) creates criminal (PC §192 manslaughter) and civil exposure.
Law Reference: BSIS training; positional asphyxia literature; AB 1196 (2020)Practice all 200 questions free — no signup required.
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