What Officers Want in a Duty Knife

Police Magazine·May 31

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there have been several incidents involving knives and police officers, including a suspect threatening an off-duty officer and officers seizing knives from individuals during arrests. some of these incidents have resulted in the use of force by officers, including shootings. the role of duty knives for police officers is being discussed in the context of these events.

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