KNIFE ATTACK DATA POINTS Instances of knife attacks on officers is something we are seeing more and more right now. It is paramount that we review these incidents, recognize common factors, and develop ways to effectively train to defeat these attacks. Suspects are keeping the knife hidden until the suspect is within 3 feet, and at that point they are simultaneously deploying the weapon and launching the attack. Action is always quicker than reaction, so it is important that we incorporate train

UPDATE: Police shot a knife-wielding passenger inside the pre-departure area of the Iloilo International Airport on Wednesday afternoon after the suspect allegedly resisted inspection and attempted to stab a police officer, authorities said. According to a report from the Iloilo Police Provincial Office, the incident happened at around 4:44 p.m. on January 28, 2026, at the airport’s central security screening checkpoint. Aviation police responded after personnel from the Office for Transportatio