3-03/240.00 - Handcuffs and Cases



Handcuffs carried on-duty by sworn members shall be of a type approved by the Department and must be swivel-type.  Non-swivel peerless handcuffs will be provided, when necessary, to personnel assigned to Custody and Court Services.  For a list of approved handcuffs, contact Central Supply/Logistics.

A second pair of the approved swivel-type handcuffs may be carried by uniformed sworn members.  The handcuffs may be carried in a second single handcuff case which matches the issued case, or in a double case of matching design.

Sworn members shall submit Employee's Information Form, (SH-AD-91), as required in the Personnel chapter, whenever handcuffs are purchased, issued, sold, stolen or lost.

Flex Cuffs

Sworn members may utilize approved flex cuffs when necessary and in accordance with established Department procedures.  The Department-approved flex cuffs shall be issued by the Central Supply Warehouse through the normal Unit supply request process.  Units shall replace the device when necessary.