NCJ Number
113665
Journal
State Peace Officers Journal Volume: 37 Issue: 2 Dated: (1988) Pages: 27-31
Date Published
1988
Length
5 pages
Annotation
This article describes the Firearms Training System (F.A.T.S.), a simulated system which uses 40 'Shoot/Don't Shoot' scenarios requiring officers to determine whether lethal force is justifiable.
Abstract
F.A.T.S. is described as the latest development in judgmental firearms shooting designed to test the decision, reaction, and accuracy skills of police officers. The system consists of a 10'x 15' mobile unit insulated against vibration and designed to be used in any room, and a standard revolver retrofitted with a laser emitting device used with primers to give the sound of a real firing situation. The system is activated by 16 buttons which include commands to replay an entire scenario in regular or slow motion. Scenarios, taken from situations in police records are projected lifesized for viewing by the trainee and 'bullet holes' are instantly marked on the screen with different colors to indicate the sequence of shots. Scoring is computerized and displayed on screen.