A system and method for safely and effectively restraining a person having hands restrained by handcuffs joined by a connecting element is disclosed. An enclosure is placed around the hands and handcuffs the person to be secured. The enclosure includes a pair of walls defining an opening, each wall having a top peripheral edge and an aperture spaced apart from the top peripheral edge. A fastening element is extended through the apertures of the walls and fastened to restrict the movement of the hands and handcuffs of the person. The fastening element encircles the opening and top peripheral edges of the walls of the enclosure but does not encircle the connecting element of the handcuffs.