Resisting arrest: Analysis of different prone body positions on time to stand end engage
Kristine Sanchez,
Jay Dawes,
Mark Stephenson
et al.
Abstract:An isolated police officer executing an arrest can be placed in a dangerous situation should the subject become non-compliant. Further research is needed to ascertain the position that a subject can be placed in that takes the longest time to rise from the ground. Twenty-four college-aged participants (15 men, 9 women) were recruited for this study. Four prone positions were examined in one session: hands hidden under the chest (PHC); arms perpendicular to the torso and palms of the hand facing up (PPU); arms … Show more
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