Comparison of Traditional Physical Intervention Techniques vs. Operational Tactical Procedures and Techniques in the Use of Force during Police Arrests

(1) Background: A set of relevant police ergonomic parameters (PEP) have been used for the assessment and prevention occupational risks involved in physical interventions (PITs). Through this PEPs, a comparison has made between two traditional PITs against novel OTPs (operational tactical procedures). (2) Method: The data collected by means motion capture suit fitted with 19 inertial measurement units (IMUs). specific powerful software package analysis to manage large amount registered generate series three-dimensional plots. Traditional newer performed their analysis. Specifically, PEPs corresponding implementation four analyzed collecting measurements provided IMUs installed on suit, risk assessments compared those OTPs. (3) Results: For PITs, measured values from IMUs, throughout duration each technique. intervention techniques scored higher than new REBA system, asymmetry angle, L5-pelvis shear joint contact forces, total muscle power measurements. (4) Conclusions: It confirmed that minimize injuries, since reached lower which are still being taught at academies.