[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Byte1

Thousands of civilians were killed by a couple of men wielding box cutters on 9/11. Police officers are not trained to take a knife away from a perp. They are no good to the Dept. if they get wounded or killed. Sure, they are taught self defense, but rather than fist fight a suspect, they will likely resort to a flashlight or baton strike to neutralize the situation. They are allowed to use the force necessary to neutralize the threat. If a person is fist fighting, a flashlight or baton is used. If they have a knife, bat or ax a gun may be used. Equal terms is not an option. Like the man said "don't bring a knife to a gun fight."

Very well said