I am not overreacting. What happened to bonking the old crow with a baton on the arm? Cops know tasers are only for extreme situations.
It depends on the details:
—How long was the knife?
—If they had batons how long were they?
etc etc etc....
I am sure there are detailed instructions for each department for when and when not to use tasers.
If they followed those procedures I have no issue with it.
The article says the cops wore video.
Will pass final judgement after seeing said video. IF it is released at all.
Until then - I side with the cops.