COPS episode: How stupid was this move by an officer?

Cop with gun wins against knife-wielding teen, taxpayers lose by getting stuck with $4 million bill: http://www.detnews.com/2005/metro/0502/18/A01-94027.htm

 

Yes, Carb. In MD it is illegal to kill yourself and there is an actual charge for it. Don't know how it would be prosecuted but the law is there.

 

Ive seen all cops episodes. Too bad she lived, were overpopulated.

Not neccesarily a bonehead move. The cop knew it would stab her and not go through his vest. I say he was thinking clear the whole time. She deserved it anyway. She rammed the cruiser.

 

It's perfectly legal. GO RIGHT AHEAD!