The University of Findlay - SEEM Training Scenarios Featured on NBC 24

The general public will have a chance to witness two situations and make the same types of action judgments that law enforcement officers may be faced with when Toledo-based television station NBC 24 airs two scenarios Nov. 5 and 6.

The scenarios were filmed in cooperation with The University of Findlay’s School of Environmental and Emergency Management (SEEM), which conducts fire arms training for law enforcement officers using a Fire Arms Training Simulator (FATS) system.

The training focuses on teaching officers how and when to make the “shoot or don’t shoot” decision.

The first segment will air during the late night news on Sunday, Nov. 5, and the second segment will air during the evening news on Monday, Nov. 6. Each time, viewers will view the scenario and then be asked to visit the station’s website and indicate whether they think an officer would be justified to shoot or not shoot in the first scenario, or if they think an officer would be justified in using deadly force in the second scenario.

The FATS system is a cost-effective solution for marksmanship, decision-making and communication skills training. It tests responder reaction to simulated, yet realistic, situations. Law enforcement and security officers trained on the FATS system gain skills that improve their response to real-life incidents, enabling them to defuse or de-escalate confrontations and potentially eliminating the need to use force.

FATS Inc. is a leading technology company providing fully integrated, simulated training to professional military and law enforcement personnel. Utilizing quality engineered weapon simulators, FATS’ state-of-the-art virtual training solutions offer judgmental, tactical and combined arms experiences.

Since 1986, UF’s School of Environmental and Emergency Management has provided education, training and information-transfer programs focusing on environmental, safety and occupational health issues as well as security management, terrorism and disaster preparedness. In 2005, SEEM trained 8,400 people at 166 locations in 38 states and four foreign countries.