: Many police departments have policies to use the "least restrictive" means possible for minors. Handcuffing a teen is often only permitted if they are a flight risk or a danger to themselves/others [4].
In many jurisdictions, there are specific rules regarding the handcuffing of teenagers ("juveniles"): freeteenhandcuffed
: Handcuffs can compress the radial or ulnar nerves, leading to "handcuff neuropathy" (numbness or loss of motor function) [1]. : Many police departments have policies to use