KNIFE ATTACK DATA POINTS Instances of knife attacks on officers is something we are seeing more and more right now. It is paramount that we review these incidents, recognize common factors, and develop ways to effectively train to defeat these attacks. Suspects are keeping the knife hidden until the victim is within 3 feet, and at that point they are simultaneously deploying the weapon and launching the attack. This ambush style attack takes quick reaction in order to mitigate severity of injuri

KNIFE ATTACK DATA POINTS Instances of knife attacks on officers is something we are seeing more and more right now. It is paramount that we review these incidents, recognize common factors, and develop ways to effectively train to defeat these attacks. Suspects are keeping the knife hidden until the suspect is within 3 feet, and at that point they are simultaneously deploying the weapon and launching the attack. Action is always quicker than reaction, so it is important that we incorporate train