[Opinion] From the courtroom to the streets: What a police simulation taught me (Opinion)

From the courtroom to the streets: What a police simulation taught me (Opinion)

“You’re dead.” My hand was on the gun, but he was too close—and his knife was even closer. I exhaled, realizing I’d been holding my breath. I was going to pull the trigger. I tried to recall the training by Officer Beers—the exceptions—the guidance: don’t escalate, don’t use excessive force, evaluate the individual. The man seemed dejected—and angry. He wouldn’t tell me his name. He moved slowly and brought the knife to his neck. Deadly force sh…