Pain Compliance Techniques

Ligature management and room search do not sit in isolation from the wider realities of frontline practice. Can your organisation evidence that it is prepared?

There are moments in frontline practice where an organisation’s policies, training, equipment, leadership and legal understanding are tested in seconds.…

1 month ago

It is wrong to assume that a singular, static document could ever adequately risk assess physical restraint techniques. Here is why…

We at NFPS have recently received requests for ‘risk assessments’ of our advanced restraint techniques. Interestingly, it is something we have…

1 year ago

I’m Not In Charge, So Not My Problem

I was reading several news articles related to inquests, where several things stood out.  In one case, a point that…

2 years ago

The Essence of Compliance, Competence, and Common Law in Physical Intervention Techniques

Yet again I received a phone call stating that because someone conducting a review had not heard of a particular…

2 years ago

Reporting Your Version of the Truth

Conflict prevention, management, and physical intervention training are vital skills for individuals working in sectors where conflicts may arise, such…

3 years ago

Self-Defence and Honestly Held Belief

Let’s have a look at this complex legal dilemma Self-defence is a fundamental concept in criminal law, allowing individuals to…

3 years ago

Understanding the Law and the Right to Act Appropriately

Understanding your rights and responsibility in self-defence, in a world where personal safety is a concern for many, is of…

3 years ago

The Importance of a Medical Risk Assessment in Physical Skills Training

Physical skills training encompasses a wide and varied range of activities, from fitness and sports to vocational and recreational pursuits…

3 years ago

Defining Reasonable Force – Balancing Control and Injury Prevention

The concept of reasonable force is a fundamental principle in legal frameworks worldwide, governing the permissible level of force individuals…

3 years ago

The Changing Landscape of Police Response and How Selecting The Right Physical Intervention System is Paramount

In recent times, there has been a shift in how police services respond to calls for assistance from NHS Mental…

3 years ago