Which technique is used when subject begins to resist after the first handcuff is placed on the subject's wrist in a kneeling position?

• A. Handcuffed Subject Assist
• B. The 2-on-1 Takedown from Kneeling Handcuffing
• C. Fore knuckle, Thumb Tip, Finger Tip
• D. The triangular Frame Retention and Side Elbow Strike

Answer: (B)

When someone who has just one cuffed wrist starts to resist from a kneeling position, the goal is to quickly and safely bring them to a controlled position so the second cuff can be secured. The two-on-one takedown from kneeling handcuffing is designed for that exact moment: you establish a two-handed control on the subject’s arm and use leverage and body position from a kneeling stance to bring them down in a controlled fashion, allowing you to complete the handcuffing process while maintaining ongoing control of the subject.

This approach directly addresses the resistance you’re seeing after the initial cuff, keeping you in a stable, lower posture and reducing the chance of a scramble or escalation. It emphasizes maintaining control of the subject’s arm, using your grip and body mechanics to guide the takedown rather than relying on force or strikes.

Other options describe different scenarios or tools for handling restraints. Handcuffed Subject Assist focuses on moving someone who is already compliant. Fore knuckle, Thumb Tip, Finger Tip refers to grips or contact points that aren’t specifically about a takedown from a kneeling, resisting position. The triangular Frame Retention and Side Elbow Strike is a more aggressive control technique that serves a different purpose and timing, not the direct, posture-related takedown needed when the subject resists after the first cuff in kneeling.