Police critics try 'Shoot, Don't Shoot' police simulator

By Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio

Published October 12, 2016 11:01am PDT

FOX 11 Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (FOX 11) - You've seen the numerous protests across the country whenever a police officer is accused of shooting someone who may or may not be armed.

But what if those people who are critical of police, got a chance to see what's it's really like to be an officer?

Three Southern California residents got a chance to do just that.

They were armed with a gun and a taser and they used the training simulator at the LA County Sheriff's Regional Training Facility.

Every scenario was different but realistic to what officers face in real life.

Definitely an eye opening experience...for all of the participants.

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