This file is an operation manual for police batons, which introduces the name, usage methods, precautions and other information of the baton
The PR-24 police baton is a single‑piece polycarbonate tool used by the Buenos Aires Police for defensive and offensive actions. The manual covers legal principles, proper handling, and techniques to ensure safe and effective use in the field.
It includes detailed sections on the baton’s nomenclature, dimensions, operational distances, basic techniques, various strikes, blocks, levers, and procedures for carrying, deploying, and retracting the baton during patrol duties. This manual is written in Spanish.
| Total length | 60.96 cm (24 inches) |
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| Length of long part | 45.5 cm (18 inches) |
| Length of short part | 15.85 cm (6 inches) |
| Diameter | 3 cm (1.18 inches) |
| Weight | 500–650 g |
| Material | Injected polycarbonate |
The manual defines three operational distances: short, medium, and long.
The baton is carried on the belt with the support grip in the weak hand, ready for quick deployment.
The manual describes basic deployment with the strong hand, deployment with a twist, back/covered deployment, sword deployment, and tomahawk deployment.