For some guys, just being restrained with their hands behind their back and laying prone can inhibit their breathing, particularly if they're on chemistry or have worked themselves into that excited delirium. Sometimes with obese people, too.
I never liked the carotid restraint to begin with. I only saw it work as intended a couple times. Sheriff Deputies at the jail who were well-practiced at it and one of my sergeants who liked to bust that out as his go-to move.
I never liked the carotid restraint to begin with. I only saw it work as intended a couple times. Sheriff Deputies at the jail who were well-practiced at it and one of my sergeants who liked to bust that out as his go-to move.