Leslie

Whatever.

Some people keep their nose clean, not because they are honest and good and moral, but rather solely because the consequences are too costly. I do not think this is necessarily the vast majority of the population though ... that's why I worded my response the way that I did.

EDIT TO ADD: To clarify, I'm also including in this example people who have had brushes with the law yet never reoffend.

Octang Frye

It would freak me out being handcuffed. It's also humiliating.
Which is why I always carry a standard handcuff key on the inside of my belt, which is just the perfect height for access should one be unfortunate enough to be detained. Undetectable too.

So here's a thought - how would you restrain a one armed suspect? Cuff his hand to his belt loop? Not strong enough. A belt? Kind of defeats the purpose.

Leslie

I actually believe that humiliation is a very effective crime deterrent.

One arm? Handcuff the hand to the opposite leg. That would be pretty humiliating.

Zonie

Just give him some paper to hang, should keep him busy.

Octang Frye

That's not going to work. A handcuff won't go around someone's ankle. Leg cuffs are bigger.

Plus, how would the suspect sit in the Crown Vic on the way to the station?

Octang Frye

I shouldn't go here, but what about thalidomide?

Leslie

Well it's not like they're such a threat that they really need to be restrained. I mean what can they do?

Octang Frye

They can speak. Hitler whipped a whole country into a frenzy using the written and spoken word. Free speech can be very dangerous.

Leslie

You could hook the handcuff to the leg cuff. Sort of like they do when they use five sets of handcuffs on huge fat people.

Leslie

Just stuff something in their mouths then - it's not like they can stop you. And gouge out their eyes to be safe.

Octang Frye

But they could choke. They have those spit hoods. Perhaps a ring-gag.

Bob

Dying out breed aren't they?

Leslie

What?!?!

Octang Frye

Yes, I think they stop production in 2011. The Crown Vic has an independent chassis, not monocoque. Can handle a lot of abuse.

Steerpike

When you finally pass from these fine acres up to the great big yonder in the sky, I hope you donate your brain to science because it's got to be a one-of-a-kind!