Abstract: A method of restraining a person with a handcuff assembly comprises providing a handcuff assembly comprising a pair of handcuffs and a securing cord, the securing cord comprising a connector at each opposing end. The method further comprises applying the pair of handcuffs on the wrists of a person, looping the cord through an opening positioned proximal to the waist of the person and releasably connecting each connector of the securing cord to each handcuff to prevent or limit the handcuffs from being moved from the back side of the person to the front side of the person.