Dr. Christopher Thrasher’s government class explored police use of force in a cross-curricular
exercise with fellow Social Sciences faculty member James Montgomery. Students used
a LaserShot simulator to respond in police training scenarios. “The goal was to empower
students to use critical thinking to analyze and evaluate the facts concerning police
use of force cases,” said Montgomery.
"In our government classes, we emphasize the principle that there are multiple perspectives
on most controversial issues," said Thrasher. "By exposing students to highly qualified
guest experts, like Professor Montgomery, we help students see issues from more than
one point of view and encourage them to develop their own opinions on difficult topics.
The LaserShot simulation exercise builds on our class lectures by exposing students
to law enforcement training methods, providing students with unique insights both
into law enforcement training and into the real-life scenarios first responders face
in the line of duty."
