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Trending Topics: Why cops should never underestimate a juvenile offender

By Police1 Staff

In our latest installment of Trending Topics, we’ve gathered five videos that should remind police just how volatile confrontations with minors can be. From a cop nearly losing consciousness after being put in a headlock to a knife-wielding teen charging at police, take a look at these violent encounters and share your thoughts.

Conn. teen puts cop in headlock

Teen put officer in a headlock as he was about to write a juvenile summons, causing the cop to begin to lose consciousness.

Teen fatally shot at Texas station had knife

Teen was killed in a police station lobby after she lunged at an officer with a butcher knife and a TASER failed to stop her.

Colo. cop hit while breaking up school fight

Teen girl hit an officer who was trying to break up a fight.

Ore. cop punched, choked by teen during chaotic arrest

Incident began when police responded to reports of a disturbance in the area, including property damage and threats of a shooting.

2 arrested in taped beating of Pa. park ranger

Skater attacked the ranger after refusing a request to leave.