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Training outside the box to win lethal confrontations
The average suspect with an edged weapon raised in the traditional "ice-pick"position can go from a dead stop to 21 feet on a level, unobstructed surface offering good traction in 1.5-1.7 seconds. A committed offender with an intention to stab an officer has a distinct advantage when in a position that is closer than 21 feet.

So how can you, as a police officer, prepare to deal with such a perilous event?
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