‘Stick ’em up!’

Simulation lets Lampasas High School students experience law enforcement

Texas Department of Public Safety Cpl. Monte Carroll judges Lampasas High School sophomore Edward Chandler’s capabilities in conducting a felony traffic stop. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD
Texas Department of Public Safety Cpl. Monte Carroll judges Lampasas High School sophomore Edward Chandler’s capabilities in conducting a felony traffic stop. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

“Get your hands above your head where I can see them!” Lampasas High School sophomore Edward Chandler shouted to his assailant as he pointed his SIG Sauer P320 at him.

Don’t worry – the gun was fake. And Chandler does not moonlight as a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper.

But on Friday afternoon for about 15 minutes, Chandler simulated working as one.

The high schooler was one of more than 80 …