Arrest and Plastic Restraint Training

Learning Machine provides the one-day APR™ training programme which teaches delegates how to use plastic restraints effectively, safely and within the strict rule of law.

Certified by “Skills for Security”, our new Government-supported sector skills body, this 10-hour course has been specifically designed for anyone within the private security industry who may have to affect an arrest during the course of their duties; door supervisors, store detectives, security officers, court and prison escort staff and the like.

The benefits of APR™ training-
Professional training in how to affect an arrest and in the use of plastic restraints will-

• Increase public confidence
• Increase security effectiveness
• Increase levels of safety for security operatives

• Reduce risk of harm to detainees
• Reduce risk of harm to the public
• Reduce risks of criminal allegations and civil claims against operatives

During the programme, delegates are assessed on both the knowledge required to act within the law and on the safe application of the new plastic lockable restraints.

Following successful completion of the programme, delegates are issued with their own set of plastic restraints, key and belt holder. They also receive a year’s APR™ Protection Policy, which covers them for up to £25,000 for pursuing a claim for damages in respect of their own injury or death whilst affecting a lawful arrest and up to £50,000 for legal defence against civil or criminal prosecution.

Course contents include-
• The history of restraints
• Types of modern restraints
• Their use within the security industry
• Rules/laws governing their use
• Powers of arrest
• Conflict Resolution Model
• The risks involved
• Practical application
• Knowledge and practical assessment