most real popo know to crank the cuffs dwn tight. in the moment, thru cunning influence, attempt to get cuffs not cranked to their fullest.... even a notch may be the deciding factor for someone that can get the cuffs somehow in front, to be able to pry them off w their feet; use spit heh and yer hands will bleed, possibly a dislocated thumb.
that's some houdini shi, no not really. i had practiced that before for some odd reason. scared the shit out of female cop; i just did it b'cuz i was f'd up n pissed at the moment. (won't get into the psychological aspects of that era, for me back then) haaa. And that beotch took my knife that day too