Emergency Response Belt

What is the ERB?

The Emergency Response Belt is a patented "tough cloth" protective, restraining and transport device designed and developed by Thomas J. Archambault, a nationally recognised use of force instructor and expert. The ERB is constructed with an attached powerful velcro system. The Emergency Response Belt is not considered a weapon. The device is conventionally worn in a versatile carrier on the duty belt, making it immediately available when needed. It has been in continuous use in prisons, hospitals and the police service in the U.S. since 1989 without ever being subject to litigation. Due to its low profile and professional approach to judicious control and restraint of violent subjects, the ERB has been applauded by agencies across the U.S. The ERB is the proven progressive restraining device you cannot afford to be without.

Restraining Capabilities

With "handles on the body" concept, the ERB, when properly positioned on the upper torso, prevents the subject from assaulting personnel with punches. The ERB can also be positioned on the legs at the knees and also at the waist allowing complete and total safe restraint of violent subjects. The ERB has proven to greatly reduce the potential of positional asphyxia.

Transport Potential

With the ERB in position the subject can be walked under complete control, or with three devices in place, safely carried to transport. It has been proven that a subject sufficiently restrained is less likely to violently struggle, thereby greatly reducing the likelihood of injuries to him/herself as well as personnel.