Scottish coppers are being trained on a computer game to see if it is a good idea to open fire on a suspect or not.

The game, designed by researchers at Abertay University, might end up being used by Scotland's firearms officers. According to the BBC, an officer approaches a man who is searching a car boot. The man turns and the player has to read the signs to decide if there is a risk. It is designed to tell who will  panic in tense situations, and is not really like shoot-em-ups.

One of the game designers, Dr. James Bown, said that it is more realistic and focused around a fixed decision, which is whether or not you would pull the trigger. The police have been involved in developing the scenario and different variables, such as lighting. Bown said that the character itself has its own artificial intelligence. It can respond to voice commands, it can respond to gunfire if you shoot with the intention to miss. It can also surrender, run away, or if they are carrying a weapon, shoot back.