Baton holder Police duty belt

there several types of baton holders officers have fixed or collapsible batons. fixed straight , side-handle batons, use ring keeps baton in place, can slide out when officer running or engaging in altercation offender, , fixed baton has removed before officer can sit in patrol vehicle.

in uk, police not equipped firearms, use cross-draw holster extendable batons, on opposite side of strong hand, facing forward. when officer needs draw device cross-draw baton holster, required reach across front other side of belt, baton is, undo thumbsnap (these baton holders have open tops, considered secure) , pull baton out of pouch. these holders allow baton stored while extended allow officer arrest suspect without officer having drop baton or collapse it, take time , allowing suspect stage counterattack or escape.

elsewhere, officers can choose have closed baton pouch or open top baton pouch extendable batons. open top baton pouches considered officers safety concern there no thumbsnap undo, officer may unaware of baton being taken him or falling out when moving.