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The fact that the cop was slashed would give me cause to believe him. If a struggle had already ensued; the cop would be within his training to shoot at that point. I've heard that two shots is pretty standard.
One thing to question is whether he should have called for backup sooner in that situation and that's a matter of looking at the exact facts and the department's policies.
I do agree with the Alberta Civil Liberties Association idea of creating an independent investigative body even if this particular case is totally above board.
We have independent bodies in Australia such as the Independent Commission Against Corruption and various Royal Commissions.
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