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Handcuffs (not fluffy, as mentioned by a sibling). No key, just a latch. They are easy to release in case of emergency. Source: was cabin crew and use of cuffs
by robjan 5y ago
Handcuffs (not fluffy, as mentioned by a sibling). No key, just a latch. They are easy to release in case of emergency.
Source: was cabin crew and use of cuffs was part of the training.
- mc32 5y agoI don’t see how handcuffs are better? They have the potential to injure the agitated person as well as crew trying to restrain the perp. Duct tape is gentler as well as does the job it’s being enlisted to do.
- robjan 5y agoDuck tape is harder to remove in case of an emergency. With the cuffs the latch is in a position well known to the crew so they can just be taken off.
- Hamuko 5y agoHandcuffs are specifically made for cuffing hands whereas tape is made to hold stuff together. If injuries are a concern, there are also medical-grade restraints that are less dangerous than metal handcuffs.
- mc32 5y agoGood points. Are there different kinds of handcuffs? I’m under the impression they’re designed to bind one forearm to the other, rather than bind a forearm to immovable object. Zip ties while used for temporary restraint by LEOs has weaknesses but medical restraints seem reasonable.
- falcolas 5y agoHandcuffs seem... insufficient when we're talking about someone allegedly kicking at a window.
- rrdharan 5y agoThe passenger was able to escape from the handcuffs.
- Buttons840 5y agoIt's sounds like this may have been the very corporate situation where the instructions didn't work so they improvised. Later, disciplinary discussions never seem to fully acknowledge that the instructions didn't work: "We tried handcuffs but he got out." "You don't duct tape passengers, use the handcuffs." "I want to hear you acknowledge that the handcuffs didn't work!" "Duct tape is never the right solution..."