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IANAL, I guess it's simply a mandatory protocol for arresting somebody. US police apparently handcuff every people they arrest[1]. [1] https://www.quora.com/Wh

by leni536 11y ago

IANAL, I guess it's simply a mandatory protocol for arresting somebody. US police apparently handcuff every people they arrest[1]. [1] https://www.quora.com/Why-do-American-police-always-handcuff-people-they-arrest https://www.quora.com/Why-do-American-police-always-handcuff...

geggam 11y ago
Its for their safety so you cant fight back when they are beating / tasing / shooting you.
- goldenkey 11y ago
  The handcuffs are actually helpful so they can't claim you punched yourself.
  - Tepix 11y ago
    Lol.
  - ceejayoz 11y ago
    You'd think. http://www.nbcnews.com/news/investigations/handcuffed-black-youth-shot-himself-death-says-coroner-n185016 http://www.nbcnews.com/news/investigations/handcuffed-black-...
vacri 11y ago
Handcuffs also make it harder to run effectively.