I previously posted in this thread that I didn't think the policeman's precautionary handling of this known, dangerous criminal was "excessive" (they knew who he was before they actually captured him). I wonder if it would have caused less criticism if the police would have used a taser or stun gun on this guy?...though the effect would have been about the same or possibly worse for the perp. Again, I would support the police decision to use such means on this dangerous criminal who had already stated his intent to harm the police and has shown complete disregard for the life and safety of innocent bystanders, as well as clearly behaving in a "death wish" manner regarding his own well being so he was apparently capable of any action even though it risks his own life.
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