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An expandable baton (also referred to variously as a collapsible baton, telescopic baton, tactical baton, spring cosh, ASP, or extendable) is typically composed of a cylindrical outer shaft containing telescoping inner shafts (typically 2 or 3, depending on the design) that lock into each other when expanded. The shafts are usually made of ...
The use of batons varies across the country, and each force selects which baton is best able to fulfil its needs and provide the best protection to officers. Expandable batons are popular, although side-handle baton or straight lock baton is used in some forces. Some forces in the North of England use a one-piece baton, and other officers can ...
ASP manufactures telescopic batons. [1] ASP batons have been adopted by law enforcement agencies in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand and Australia, and expandable batons are sometimes referred to as "Asps". ASP batons are friction-lock in design, and are opened by swinging the handle forcibly through the air.
As a note to the above ; Telescopic Batons are not offensive weapons, rather they are defensive, intended for self defense ( being a blunt instrument )- perfectly legal to own in the UK. Any comment other than this openly legitimizes the UK Police therefore to carry offensive weapons- which is an illegal act for any persons, law enforcement ...
Firearms used by police officers vary between police forces in the UK. The Chief Constable and Police Authority of each force decides the number of firearms officers and type of police firearms available. In 2010, 5.56 mm calibre carbines were widely introduced in case of an attack similar to the 2008 Mumbai attacks. [2] [3]
Other duties include managing and handling drugs and firearms, processing property and exhibits and a range of station support tasks. They wear maroon epaulettes and are not authorised to carry or use firearms; however, they do carry telescopic batons, handcuffs, oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray and Tasers. They have limited police powers and ...
The primary formed unit of the Royal Marines Police is a troop (similar to a platoon in the Army) within 30 Commando Information Exploitation Group, the information exploitation unit of UK Commando Force, based at Stonehouse Barracks, Plymouth. [5] For example, in 2008 the RM Police Troop consisted of the following: Captain (Officer Commanding ...
Prohibited weapons may include a knuckleduster, baton, hammer or knife. Both subsection 4 of this section and the Court of Appeals decision R v Simpson (1983) consider essentially three types of offensive weapon: An offensive weapon per se i.e. one that is made for causing injury to the person