Produced by Motorola Teleprograms, this short film from the “Roll Call” series introduces the police officer’s baton and the proper methods of use. (:14). The title screen appears over police officers meeting at the station for training. All are equipped with batons (:22). The instructor points to the butt of the baton (:41), the grommet (:43) and the point (:46). He then shows the proper method to grab the weapon (:51). The various methods to strike using the baton are depicted (1:28). The officers conduct a demonstration on how to react when use of the baton is necessary (2:18). The appropriate location on a human’s chest to hit in order to drive them back is shown (2:50). The men pair off in order to practice the movements learned (3:37). The one-handed carry is demonstrated (3:56). The instructor applies a whipping motion to his baton (5:30). He informs them if the first blow is high, the next must be low (6:24) as vice versa. The five count from the ring is shown (6:47). The six count is demonstrated (8:15). The instructor shows the men the best method to use the baton during riots (10:43) in order to move the crowd back. The film begins to conclude as the men form a long line at the back of the room with the batons at forearm’s position (11:39). They move into the on-guard position and then move out (11:45). It concludes on an image of the Sergeant’s badge (11:49). The film acknowledges the assistance of the men from the West Covina Police Department (11:54).

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