This "fear for his life" stuff is getting way out of hand.
What was the reach of the knife, wielded by someone who is not an expert at self-defense?
This cop could not have feared for his life if he were standing a few yards away from this woman, what with his vest on. If she lunged at him, he could take a few steps back himself.
-PJ
They don’t fear for their life.
It’s just a magic phrase they are told to say to be fully backed and protected by their departments.
It’s what they’re trained to say to be protected by their qualified immunity.