Which action is included in the 3 C's of handcuffing?

• A. Catch them
• B. Release them
• C. Question them
• D. Place them in a vehicle

Answer: (A)

Catching them is part of the initial steps in the handcuffing sequence, which are framed around Catch, Control, and Cuff. The first action is to quickly establish contact and grasp, so you can bring the subject’s hands into your control and safely apply restraints. Without catching and securing their hands, you can’t proceed safely to cuffing, which is why this option best fits the 3 C’s. Releasing, questioning, or moving the subject to a vehicle come after restraint, not as part of the handcuffing sequence.