dealing with police handcuffs (uk nurses)

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how do you deal with an arrested person brought in handcuffs behind his/her back. can you remove the cuffs with direction from the officer. what can you do if they complain about the tightness of their handcuffs etc....do you just work around them and do your best..?

has this ever happenned? just a little unsure on the process.

thank you

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