Saturday, March 17, 2007

[USA] Pain Compliance vs. Body Mechanics : A comparative analysis / Officer.com, 13 March 2007
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Richard Nance
"What's the difference between pain compliance techniques and body mechanics techniques? In a nutshell, pain compliance involves either manipulating a person's joints or activating certain pressure points to create sufficient pain to achieve compliance. Body mechanics techniques rely on using leverage and momentum rather than pain to gain control of a suspect. Without question, police officers will benefit from being well versed in both skill sets. However, it's important for officers to understand the advantages and limitations of each."