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i have an sia licence, Can i carry fendcuffs?

FENDCUFFS are a type of handcuff.

There is no law in the UK that prevents civilians carrying handcuffs. SIA security operatives have no legal powers over and above other civilians.

Anyone who does carry handcuffs should be aware that their use could constitute a crime, unless they can show that using them was reasonable and proportionate in the circumstances.

Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/use-of-handcuffs-by-security-personnel/the-sias-view-on-t....

UK only, for all other countries please refer to your local laws.

WHAT IS A CITIZEN'S ARREST?

The principal civilian powers of arrest can be found in section 24A, PACE 1984.

Members of the public (other than constables) may only arrest for "indictable" offences.

There are 2 conditions which apply:-

That there are reasonable grounds to believe the arrest is necessary for a reason specified; and
It is not reasonably practical for a constable to make the arrest

The reasons specified are to prevent the person in question:-

Causing physical injury to himself or any other person
Suffering physical injury
Causing loss of or damage to property
Making off before a constable can assume responsibility

Any force used to affect the arrest may be an assault and unlawful; and

Any force used to resist the arrest may be lawful.

Source: https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/self-defence-and-prevention-crime

UK only, for all other countries please refer to your local laws.

i would like to know more about control and restraint techniques

Please visit the link below (23 mins read).

https://www.college.police.uk/app/detention-and-custody/control-restraint-and-searches