By Police1 Staff
From a pocket knife to a machete, a constant and very real danger to police is the damage that can be done from an edged weapon attack. In this week’s ‘Trending Topics,’ we look at five videos that capture a range of incidents involving blades – from a sneak attack with a pair of scissors to the stabbing of an officer with a 14-inch butcher knife. Take a look and add your thoughts below.
 | NY police TASER naked man wielding knife at playground The suspect stripped naked and shoved a man to the ground after stumbling onto a playground. |
 | Man stabs Atlanta cop with butcher knife, gets shot Man stabbed an officer in the back with a 14-inch long butcher knife before another cop shot the suspect. |
 | Police TASER knife-wielding man seeking ‘suicide by cop’ Man went into jail bathroom and emerged with two knives while shouting threats to police. |
 | Vt. woman cuts officer’s throat in booking area Blade used was in an inside jacket pocket and was missed when police patted her down. |
 | Woman stabs cop with scissors during traffic stop Woman snuck up from behind and began slashing him. |