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Task: Hog-Tie/Hobble Tie






          Cruz v. Laramie, 239 F.3d 1183 (10 Cir. 2001).
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               An officer may not use a hog tie where the suspect’s diminished

               capacity is apparent and the hog-tie is likely to result in a significant

               risk to the arrestee’s health or well-being.


          Diminished Capacity may be based on:

          • Severe intoxication


          • The influence of a controlled substance


          • Discernible mental condition

          • Any other condition apparent to the officer that would make use of a

               hog-tie a significant risk to the arrestee’s health












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