The Rapid Containment Expandable Baton (R.C.B.)

BID SPECIFICATIONS

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1. Primary striking tube (extended end of baton) must be completely machined, not swaged or expanded, from 4130 CDN seamless alloy steel tube or stronger material.  The thickness of the steel wall must be maintained at .080".  The wall thickness should begin increasing at the front portion of the friction lock to a final minimum thickness of .295" at the back portion of the lock.  The minimum outside diameter of the portion of the tube must be .620". The primary striking tube must be constructed with these larger diameters and heavy wall thickness to prevent baton separation and disperse the impact point and related transfer of energy over the widest possible surface area, thus reducing the risk of deep tissue injuries.
2. The main striking tube end cap must be a full 1-inch in diameter and constructed of hardened steel.  The large diameter is necessary to help prevent puncture wounds when officers jab with the end of the baton.
3. The center tube must be formed from 4130 CDN seamless alloy steel tube or stronger material.  The steel wall must have a minimum thickness of .065".  The main portion of the exposed tube must have a minimum diameter of .750".  The wall thickness and tube diameter are necessary for strength, and for proper transfer and dispersion of energy.
4. The base tube (tube which is gripped in the hand) must be formed from a 4130 CDN seamless alloy steel tube or stronger material.  The steel wall should have a minimum thickness of 1.125".  The wall thickness is necessary for strength.  The tube diameter, with the addition of 1/8 inch thick grip, is necessary to give a standard baton grip diameter.  The standard baton grip, diameter prevents the unnatural "cupping" of the hand, in average or larger size hands.
5. The end cap, which is attached to the end of the base tube, should have a minimum diameter of between 1 1/8 and 1 1/4 inches.  The end cap should be constructed of a strong and lightweight material in either plastic or aluminum.  The larger diameter is necessary to prevent puncture wounds when officers jab with the baton.
6. The grip must be easily replaceable and constructed of a non-slip material, which is resistant to oils and solvents.  Grip diameter is preferred to be the standard 1 1/4 inch.
7. The friction lock surface contact area must be a minimum of 7/8 inch long.  The baton must have a 1/8 to 1/4 inch internal and external straight extension in front of or behind each friction lock.  During the most violent confrontations this construction greatly reduces the risk of joint separation when compared to other joint designs.
8. Baton should be designed to deter a confrontation with a commanding visual presence, or, in the event the officer must use on suspect, baton should be heavy enough to transfer energy in the most effective manner possible.  This will reduce the number of strikes needed to subdue the suspect, thereby helping to prevent injury to both officer and suspect, and will also reduce departmental liability for unnecessary escalation of force.
9. Baton must be at least 21 inches in length and not less than 22 ounces in weight, as this is the proven minimum length and weight required to effectively subdue a dangerous subject.  Batons with shorter lengths and lighter weights cannot provide the effective stopping energy so necessary when officers strike departmental-approved muscle groups on aggressive subjects.
10. The baton must be capable of being expanded quickly and remaining reliably rigid during use.
11. Manufacturer must offer sufficient warranty and authorized repair center
12. Duty quality leather and nylon holders must be available that allow baton to be carried and/or re-holstered in the extended mode.  In a confrontation with a suspect, the officer may not have time to collapse the baton before re-holstering it so a holster of this type prevents the suspect from gaining control of the baton. 

(Some specifications and trade secrets have been purposefully eliminated from this spec. sheet.)