For January the SJLA toured the San Jose Police Training Facility and the Santa Clara County Jail. During their time at the SJPD training facility many of the students were afforded the opportunity to experience what it might be like to be a police officer by participating in real life police scenarios in the SJPD Forced Options Training Simulator (FOTS), a computer generated simulation with a variety of hazardous situations based on real cases. Training with this system allows participants to make mistakes and learn from them in a simulated environment so they are better prepared for real situations.
We asked some of the SJLA participants what they thought of their experience and how it changed their perspective on law enforcement.
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Well, its a little late to be commenting on this activity, but I thought I might as well leave my comments anyways!
I had a wonderful time at the San Jose Police Training academy. The simulator was by far my most favorite part of the day! Max Sheehan and I were the first volunteers to try out the simulator and we were told we did an outstanding job!
It was also very interesting learning all about the Tazer which the police force uses these days! I know I would never want one used on me.
Lastly, I was very impressed by the amount of support I received from fellow SJLA members and leaders. This meeting was right after the suicide of a fellow class member. Everyone at SJLA that day was very supportive and I thank each and every one of you very much.
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