DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - It’s one thing to know how to fire a gun.  Learning when to pull the trigger is much harder.

Dallas Police Academy Negotiation Simulator (CBS 11)

Before a Dallas police officer ever steps foot on the streets, they go through training designed to help them make life or death decisions.

After facing heavy criticism for 8 deadly shootings so far this year, the Dallas Police Department recently invited CBS11′s Andrea Lucia to take part in their training program.

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