Setting the Standard for Safe, Lawful Control and Restraint in Security and Custodian Roles.

CorePass® Security Control and Restraint (Handcuff)

The CorePass Security Control and Restraint certification provides independent assessment of candidates’ readiness to manage control and restraint situations in security environments, with rigorous focus on legal, ethical, and practical requirements. This certification assures employers and agencies that candidates are equipped to use force only when necessary and appropriate, always within the bounds of statutory powers, human rights law, and public expectations. Public trust and professional reputation depend on responsible conduct—this award affirms that candidates can uphold the highest standards.

Achieving this certification demonstrates mastery of safe handcuffing and restraint, risk awareness, effective communication, and aftercare for those in security and custodial roles. It’s designed to validate real-world skills and judgement, ensuring candidates manage incidents professionally from de-escalation through to documentation.

Syllabus Highlights

  • Define the local legal and statutory frameworks governing use of force and handcuffing in security roles.
  • Explain necessity, proportionality, legality, and accountability principles for safe restraint.
  • Interpret human rights legislation and ethical, gender, and cultural considerations in restraint.
  • Summarise risks, medical issues, and prevention of positional asphyxia during restraint.
  • Recognise pre-incident indicators and apply de-escalation techniques.
  • Demonstrate effective communication strategies to gain compliance and diffuse incidents.
  • Assess subjects’ demeanour, behaviour, and medical condition prior to restraint.
  • Perform safe application and removal of handcuffs on compliant and non-compliant subjects.
  • Document, store, and maintain records and equipment in line with accountability requirements.
  • Evaluate the impact of force on public trust, and explain the “15 Principles for reducing the risk of restraint-related death.”

The above topics are only indicative of the syllabus and does not include pre-requisites.

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Target Candidates

  • Security personnel in private, corporate, or public sector roles
  • Government security officers at high risk facilities
  • Law enforcement support staff with physical intervention duties
  • Custodial staff within correctional or detention facilities.
  • Public safety officials with responsibility for restraint procedures
  • Supervisors overseeing control and restraint in operational environments
  • Professionals seeking validated competence in safe and lawful security operations

Achieve professional recognition with CorePass Security Control and Restraint—ensuring safety, legality, and confidence in every security intervention.

National Security Protocol

IPSQA also can offer assessment in accordance with our National Security Protocol (NSP). This allows agencies with an NSP Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to protect candidate identity and/or security of assessment evidence. Learn more about the IPSQA National Security Protocol.

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