[Greg F]

I could've disarmed a 56 year old woman in a wheelchair by myself if the only weapons she had was knives and hammers. I could probably do it without killing her too.

I don't think I would want to take on anyone armed with knives and hammers.

[JamesP81]

I don't think I would want to take on anyone armed with knives and hammers.

She couldn't walk. She was disabled, probably not very physically fit (which is proven by the photo). It would've been fairly easy.

True, it wouldn't be entirely without danger. But if you sign up to be a cop, that's part of the job description. Kind of like when you join the Army: you can expect the enemy to shoot at you. Just goes with it.

[r9etb]

I don't think I would want to take on anyone armed with knives and hammers.

Nor I ... but then, apparently unlike our friend, neither of us looks like this:

[SJSAMPLE]

Cops used to be trained at this, and it shouldn’t be a big deal to disarm an old lady.

Unfortunately, the taser breeds laziness (along with EO hiring) and here’s a good example.