'shoot/don't shoot' simulation

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A woman was fatally shot by an officer while participating in a "shoot-don't shoot" exercise....participants were randomly selected to take part in a live roleplaying scenario "in which they make decisions on using simulated lethal force."
Mary Knowlton, a librarian, was "mistakenly struck with a live round."
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating, Lewis said. He declined to identify the officer involved in the shooting, but said he's been placed on administrative leave.

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http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/fla-woma...tion-1.3022451

WTF?
I'm sure the officer is devastated, but this is inexcusable, and reckless. The obvious question is how could the officer not know the weapon was loaded? I think the bigger question is why would you use a real weapon in a simulation?

Ah, Florida at it's finest.

Man, what a shame. The officer must feel absolutely horrible. I can't imagine having to live with that on my conscience.
Definitely needed way more oversight to ensure that live rounds/real guns weren't in the mix.

Most police services use what they refer to as a 'Simmunition' firearm and ammo which basically can only discharge a paintball round. So whoever was in charge (usually a safety officer) of making sure that there was no live firearms & rounds within the training area royally screwed up and that's inexcusable!! Thoughts and prayers for the lady and her family :(

Found a little bit more info on the officer involved but no other updates I could find.
Tragic she lost her life this way.

Wow. I am speechless.

Very sad.

Some things are just never ever ever suppose to happen.

Pretty fucking stupid on a whole bunch of levels. My thoughts are with all involved with this senseless tragedy.