Does anyone know what that baton thing that extends out and I guess the police use it.?

Question

If you have read Y: The Last Man by Brian K. Vaughan, the character "355" has this weapon.

Answer 1

Telescopic batons

Both ordinary batons and side-handle batons are available in collapsible variants.

An expandable baton or telescopic baton or telescope baton is an intermediate-force weapon often carried by law enforcement and security professionals, used to gain control over violent subjects. The expandable baton typically comprises a cylindrical shaft that contains telescoping metal pieces that lock into each other when expanded, and a solid metal tip at the end of the extended shaft. When swung, the extended baton can cause substantial damage because of the high kinetic energy imparted by its solid metal tip upon striking a surface. Most strikes are done on large muscle areas of the subject to avoid permanent injury. Expandable batons come in various sizes, including 16, 21, 26, and 31 inches when extended. The purpose of a collapsible baton is threefold:

* The collapsible shaft makes it easier for the officer to carry it and to sit in a car seat wearing it, since when collapsed it is between six and ten inches long.
* The baton can be psychologically intimidating to an aggressive suspect upon seeing and hearing the baton being extended.
* Many police administrators think that it presents a more peaceful image to the general public than the regular non-collapsible baton.

As of the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 2000s, a popular type of telescopic straight baton or friction lock baton is made of steel tubing which collapse together for carrying, and which slides apart to expand into the extended configuration. This device is commonly referred to as a "teleton", "asp", or 'cobra stick'. A small metal knob on the end adds weight when the baton was used as a bludgeon.

Answer 2

It's called a telescoping baton. In many states they are illegal. They are an effective weapon. Part of the power comes from the fact that they are thin AND heavy, so when they hit they penetrate.

I would hope if the police in your state use them, that they are trained sufficiently to keep them from being unecessarily lethal.

Answer 3

I think it is called a night stick.

The police use these to knock weapons out of a suspect's hand. Sometimes they use them to beat a suspect into submission.

This method has mostly been removed. Most cops use tazers today. A little burst of electricity makes a suspect much more receptive.

Answer 4

It's called a Monadnock - there's a variety of them on them market. Straight, T Bars etc. They're a really useful form of restraint giving a useful form of defensive weapon.

Answer 5

Its called an "Asp" but sometimes called a "gravity lock extendable baton" and they are damn effective

Answer 6

Its called an ASP.

Answer 7

beware of the beat stick!

Answer 8

its a telescopic truncheon.