The Chokehold Is Banned By NYPD, But Complaints About Its Use Persist

Some law enforcement experts argue that the chokehold is safe when done properly, and can be useful in subduing an assailant. Applied incorrectly or to a person who is under the influence of drugs or has a medical condition, however, and neck restraints can quickly become dangerous . Garner, for example, had asthma, heart disease and was obese, which the medical examiner said all were factors in his death .