CLEAN : Police trade union describes in detail attack on French officer

An individual approaches a vehicle under false pretenses and attacks a colleague with a knife. The attack is thwarted by a bulletproof vest. The attacker then moves to the rear of the vehicle, targeting the chief passenger. The colleagues respond by using their service weapons.

What was the initial reason given by the individual to approach the vehicle?

• To ask for directions

• To sell something

• To request help with a flat tire

• To borrow a phone

What prevented the colleague in the back seat from being harmed?

• The colleague was wearing a bulletproof vest

• The attacker missed

• The colleague fought back

• The attacker was stopped by another person

What did the attacker do after the initial attack?

• Ran away from the scene

• Surrendered to the police

• Called for backup

• Shouted religious slogans and moved towards the front passenger

Who was the next target of the attacker after the initial attack?

• The driver

• Another vehicle

• A pedestrian nearby

• The front passenger, who is the team leader

How did the police officers respond to the threat?

• They exited the vehicle and used their service weapons

• They called for backup

• They negotiated with the attacker

• They drove away quickly