"Unarmed man" refers to a person who does not possess or carry any kind of weapon or object that can be used to physically harm someone else. Full definition
Mr. Sharpton's comments, coming on the heels of multiple instances of police killings of unarmed men of color around the country, were met with applause from the crowd — and from the dais, which was packed with elected officials including Mayor Bill de Blasio, Congressman Charles Rangel, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, city Comptroller Scott Stringer and state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli (observer.com)
First let's take a look at the definition of the word Realpolitik: Politics based on practical and material factors rather than on theoretical or ethical objectives Under that definition there are two possible reasons: Avoiding a situation where European soldiers / border guards shoot unarmed men, women and children Helping prevent further destabilization... (politics.stackexchange.com)
Cuomo said the order was necessary because there is a «crisis of confidence in the criminal justice system» following several high profile cases in New York City and across the country where police have killed unarmed men. (dnainfo.com)