KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Members of the general public were put into realistic police scenarios on Saturday in Lenexa.
The Lenexa Police Department hosted a use-of-force workshop, which it has done since 2016, to be transparent about its practices.
Attendees used video firearms simulators to mimic scenarios that officers face on a daily basis.
Kim Riemenschneider, who participated in the course, said the experience taught her a lot about what goes into the decisions officers make.
"The scenarios were really eye opening,” she said. “Being on the police officers’ side of things really made me realize just how much they have to deal with. So many different situations at one time. They are trying to assess the situation as well as try to decide and take action quickly if they need to."
Officers hope events like this start a good dialogue with the people they serve.
