[tennmountainman]

Once again did you even bother to ask your officer friend if he uses the same technique of his suspects?

[marktwain]

He has been retired for ten years.

From the context, It seemed he had used the technique some times. He said he had to deal with hundreds of drunk, drugged, and violent suspects.

He said the technique was taught as a way to keep a violent suspect on the ground, under control.