The Cuff Caliper is a calibration device designed to indicate the diameter of a pair of handcuffs or other restraint devices.  Handcuffs or restraint devices have fixed points.   These fixed points are directly proportional to the diameter of the restraint device. The Cuff Caliper is designed to indicate at what fixed position the handcuffs are currently in.  In short, the Cuff Caliper is a device in which the position of the handcuffs or the diameter of the handcuffs can be easily identified.   About Us As a law enforcement officer, I found that a large percentage of individuals complained about their handcuffs being too tight. Even though the handcuffs were applied properly, many times the individual would continue to complain. In a news article, an individual claimed he received damage to his wrists because his handcuffs were too tight. He sued the LAPD-Rampart for millions of dollars. I then thought there needs to be a way to document the position of the handcuffs to show that the officer placed them on the individual correctly. I then invented a scale that goes onto the side of a pair of handcuffs so the officer can document the position of the handcuffs in a police report. If there are complaints or a lawsuit, the officer can recreate the position of the handcuffs and show they were applied properly. The Cuff Calipers are currently used in many police agencies and is a tried and tested solution. Cuff Calipers is the higher standard of operation and soon will become the expected operational standard. Frequently Asked Questions What is the Cuff Caliper? The Cuff Caliper is a calibration device designed to indicate the diameter of a pair of handcuffs or other restraint devices. Handcuffs or restraint devices have fixed points. These fixed points are directly proportional to the diameter of the restraint device. The Cuff Caliper is designed to indicate at what fixed position the handcuffs are currently in. In short, the Cuff Caliper is a device in which the position of the handcuffs or the diameter of the handcuffs can be easily identified. Why is this beneficial? One word---Liability! The Cuff Caliper enables the user to easily identify the position of the restraint device. The Cuff Caliper is an easy to read number scale that moves across a fixed indicator. The number is directly related to a fixed position that the user can read and document the position of the restraint. Anyone who deals with handcuffs, especially those in law enforcement, has received numerous complaints about restraints being too tight. In fact, there have been injuries and lawsuits for this very reason. The Cuff Caliper enables the user to look at the handcuff and quickly identify and document its position. Once the position is identified, it can easily and accurately be recreated. If a complaint or an injury arises and the position was identified properly, the user has a valuable ally. Fraudulent claims are made on a daily basis. The Cuff Caliper provides a defense against such allegations. Are Law Suits a Problem? LAPD- Rampart Police were involved in a lawsuit for millions of dollars. They lost. One of the major reasons for the lawsuit was that the individual involved claimed his handcuffs were improperly applied resulting in injury to his wrists. He claimed the handcuffs were too tight. If they had been using handcuffs with Cuff Calipers, the outcome could have been different. Insurance companies, attorneys, and police officers like the idea of being able to document and recreate the position of the handcuffs. It is as easy as documenting that the handcuffs were double locked. For example, the officer would document that the handcuffs were double locked in the number l7 position. Furthermore, this position can be recreated at any time, such as court. Is it cost effective? The cost of a pair of handcuffs with the Cuff Caliper markings is nominal and would be very valuable if it prevented just one lawsuit. How accurate is it? The design of the Cuff Caliper is such that it will not affect the integrity of the handcuff. The Cuff Caliper does not interfere with the mechanical workings of the handcuff or the restraint device. As long as the handcuff or restraint device is working correctly, the Cuff Caliper will remain accurate. Our Mission Liability is the amount of risk that is incurred due to a situation.  It is our responsibility to control liability, manage or diminish its effect.  There will always be liability and risk.  However, by continually developing and improving a higher standard of operation liability can be controlled.  It takes innovation and direction to be proactive and not reactive.  Once a higher standard of operation is created or endorsed, it soon becomes the normal standard of operation and the statuesque.  It becomes the expected operational standard. Cuff Calipers is the higher standard of operation and soon will become the expected operational standard. Your personalization can be laser marked onto the arm of any model of ASP handcuff. The Peerless, Hiatt, and S&W models will have the personalized lasering done on the base of the handcuff. Tactical Police Supply is not affiliated with Cuff Calipers.  Cuff Calipers are offered through Tactical Police Supply through distribution rights granted by Cuff Calipers. Copyright © 2004 Cuff Calipers All Rights Reserved