Why do the police place a hand on the head of a person getting into the back of a police car?

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Any suggestions on theft prevention/car prowl prevention?

1. to keep him under control (it's harder for him to move away if his head is being pressed down); and 2. to keep him from bumping his head on the door frame (although they have been known to bump his head on purpose if they don't like him).

Is it illegal to remove the doors on a truck in North Carolina and drive around with them off?

So they don't hit their head on the way in. It helps avoid lawsuits, remember, criminals in jail have nothing better to do than come up with lawsuits.

Is it leagal to ride a dirt bike on the interstate in Texas?

They are trying to keep them from hitting there head on the car. That is what my ex told me when I asked that question and he is a cop.

Is it safe to drive with a full gas can in my trunk?

To keep you from hitting your head on the door frame. If you have a head injury then you can accuse them of abuse. Also many of the people who get to ride in the back seat are under the infulence.

Motorcycle helmet visors?

So they don't bump their head getting in since the person doesn't have good balance with their hands cuffed behind their back, it is just a courtesy.

Why do drivers put chain over the tires of their trucks in driving in slippery road?

I always thought is was so they didn't bump their head.

Please tell me the name of lock (Hook type) which we used to keep the car bonnet open?

so that the suspect dosent hit their head!!

Is it illegal to drive a car after the airbag has deployed?

So that the person wouldn't bump his head when they push him in.

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