CPPSEC3121 — Control persons using empty hand techniques

1 Assess need to use empty hand techniques and response options.

• 1.1Review workplace procedures and policies including WHS to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when using empty hand techniques for security work.
• 1.2Identify subject of threat and continually observe and anticipate movement and aggression.
• 1.3Ensure stance and distance from subject maximises range of defensive options and tactical advantages in physical contact.
• 1.4Assess alternative response and withdrawal options for viability and incorporate defensive options into selected response.
• 1.5Check and confirm personal safety needs and identify available escape routes.

2 Apply defensive empty hand techniques.

• 2.1Use interpersonal techniques to exchange information with the subject and give spoken warnings and directions.
• 2.2Use empty hand techniques and ensure that grip on subject is secure, firm and applied using level of force proportionate to the threat context.
• 2.3Quickly apply holds to appropriate areas of the body in a safe manner.
• 2.4Anticipate strikes and blows from subject and adopt, parry or block positioning.
• 2.5Limit contact with subject to the minimum necessary to remove immediate threat, and use lower force options immediately when threat decreases or ceases.

3 Restrain and isolate subject.

• 3.1Isolate and contain subject at a safe distance from members of the public, and minimise opportunities for escape.
• 3.2Identify situations requiring specialist assistance and seek assistance or advice from relevant persons using communication equipment.
• 3.3Escort subject from the incident scene to a secure location and monitor their wellbeing and safety.
• 3.4Use communication equipment to report incident details and subject location to relevant persons.

4 Finalise and evaluate response.

• 4.1Review and evaluate effectiveness of response against incident circumstances and observations, in consultation with relevant persons.
• 4.2Identify improvements to future security response procedures using defensive techniques.
• 4.3Complete incident report and securely maintain documentation in accordance with workplace requirements.
• 4.4Recognise effects of stress and manage own well-being using stress management techniques.

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