Maclean’s: ‘The cop who didn’t shoot’

Maclean’s: ‘The cop who didn’t shoot’

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Ken Lam, the cop who calmly faced down the suspect behind Monday’s van attack, is being praised around the world. Maclean’s writer Scott Gilmore joined us to chat about the officer’s actions, and the video of the takedown that has gone viral.

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