Under 9.21(D)(1), what is the exception to the full 3-piece restraint requirement?

• A. PC arrests are excepted with handcuffs behind the back.
• B. There are no exceptions.
• C. All arrests must be fully restrained.
• D. Leg restraints may be substituted for handcuffs.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is restraint levels and when an exception applies. Normally, a full three-piece restraint is used to secure a detainee, but there is a specific exemption for arrests based on probable cause. In those PC arrest cases, you’re allowed to use handcuffs behind the back instead of applying the full three restraints. This keeps safety and control intact while acknowledging a lower-risk or different situation that doesn’t require the complete restraint setup. So the best answer is that PC arrests are exempt from the full three-piece restraint, with the alternative being handcuffs placed behind the back. The other options don’t fit because they assert there are no exceptions, require full restraint in all cases, or propose leg restraints as a substitute for handcuffs—none of which align with this stated exception.