August 12, 2014
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office
Deputies and Detention Officers are utilizing the technology of the LION
Virtual Weapons Training version 7 from Palatka, Fl this week. Deputies and Detention
Officers alike are experiencing the Fire Arms Training Simulator (FATS), a
scenario based shoot/don’t shoot situation during this interactive training
exercise. The simulator uses real to life specialized training firearms, tazers
and pepper spray, all of which communicate with the interactive video being
displayed in front of them. Deputies are graded on their overall performance,
not just the shoot/don’t shoot aspect. Each officer must give clear and concise
verbal commands as well as make the split second decision on how they will
react should they face a similar real life situation.
LCSO Detention Corporal Hazellief
pictured below, puts his skills and prior training to the test. He passed with
flying colors.
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