There's a product out now called The Apprehender. It is quite unique with a U-shaped end where a wrist can be captured and locked into place like a handcuff. You, then, have the added benefit of leverage from the elongated torso of the device. It can also be used as a striking tool as well.
I would certainly look at taking this with me on a protest dispatch or maybe a house where I had a lot domestic violence calls or any other environment with highly combative subjects. This is also a tool in which a subject would have to be very good at taking away weapons. Normal, baton resistance techniques can't be applied due to the device's unique shape.
Some of the cons of having such a device are its size and liability. Its current size is 27" X 5" X 1.25". This is a longer-shaped baton. We're talking at least 6" above what the average officer/guard may carry. I know of departments who carry bigger. This isn't something you're wearing in the car either. You would have to store this in the trunk or elsewhere. If you've been in a police vehicle that was fully equipped, the you know how much space you have for extra stuff. If its too big officers may not carry it with them when they get out or they may just forget it.
You would certainly have to train every officer on its use and implementation. This should include modified striking techniques that would have to be reviewed by your department. Your department would also have to look at how the restraint functioned in conjunction with existing restraints. Nothing sucks worse than arresting some guy and realizing you're being sued for excessive force for applying too much leverage and breaking their wrists.
I welcome you to check out the video below and let me know what you think.
