Police Simulation Software News & Articles

• How this PD uses simulation training to boost realism and offer flexibility

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  Garden City PD in Georgia chose VirTra so officers could build decision-making skills and marksmanship without worrying about scheduling

• Watch: LAPD launches virtual reality training program for officers

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  The simulator involves a motion capture studio in the police academy's gymnasium, with dozens of cameras and wearable sensors

• Maximizing knowledge transfer from training

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  Repeated exposures to contextually meaningful exemplars with specific performance feedback under stress will improve officer performance

• View on-demand: Improving police decision-making under stress

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  The role of human factors and simulation training

• SHOT Show spotlight: Improving LEO decision-making under stress

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  VirTra aims to increase the realism of simulation training with visual upgrades and electrical impulse simulations

• Action Target joins forces with VirTra, forming global teaming agreement

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  The two companies will provide simulation training systems and live-fire shooting ranges

• Online LE simulator strives to educate public on UOF decisions

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  The "Decision Points" police simulator uses real bodycam footage to show how officers make critical decisions

• 5 ways police departments can improve officer traffic safety

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  How a Texas department enhanced officer traffic safety and accountability after two of its officers were struck and killed by passing vehicles

• How evidence-based training developed and evolved

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  The goal of evidence-based training is to research and then implement the best practices to create and sustain a functional officer

• Police departments are using new tech to practice communications, de-escalation

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  Law enforcement agencies across the country are using a variety of virtual reality and simulation training to better protect and serve

• High-tech training is not always the solution for a human problem

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  Choose a training platform that addresses the need to develop split-second decision-making skills amid rapidly changing variables

• How simulation training offers a more true-to-life experience for learning that sticks

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  The cop-crafted scenarios and varied outcomes offered by VirTra help officers practice making decisions in real time to develop more effective de-escalation tactics

• How simulation training helps officers hone crisis response skills

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  Reality-based scenarios can help improve communication techniques to reduce use of force in calls involving people in emotional distress

• Why simulation training is good for officers, agencies and the public

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  Officers who use simulation training programs are more confident, use less force

• Simulation Training: Your Guide to Grants Funding (eBook)

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  Download this free guide to learn how your agency can apply for funds to support critical training activities

• How to buy training simulators (eBook)

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  Download this Police1 training simulator buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

• A police advocate’s simple suggestion: Walk a simulated mile in a cop’s shoes

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  Members of legislative bodies and civilian oversight boards should be urged to engage in some law enforcement training

• Ways to ensure lessons from pursuit training have a lasting impact

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  A training expert discusses why agencies should include pursuit in their de-escalation training and what factors ensure the lessons last

• How a virtual world can improve police training and public perception

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  Once seen as the purview of gamers, the capabilities of virtual reality tech have increased while the price has decreased

• How to get grant funding for police simulation training

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  De-escalation training is more important than ever for law enforcement, and grants can help your department add an interactive, scenario-based approach

• How to train to safely de-escalate someone in crisis

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  A new program from VirTra teaches officers how to recognize mental health challenges and how to respond appropriately

• How simulators can help your agency maintain training during a crisis

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  Simulators can be set up almost anywhere to provide critical flexibility, essential skills development and crisis-specific training

• How a new simulation course helps officers train to recognize the signs of autism

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  As the number of people with autism grows, it’s important to recognize potential communication challenges so that police can interact more safely and effectively with these individuals

• Autism awareness: Why it matters for law enforcement

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  In this Q&A, Police1 asks an expert what police need to know about people with autism and why, as well as what they can expect to learn from the new VirTra training course

• What I learned: One chief’s experience with a new autism awareness course

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  A longtime police officer and trainer picked up some critical cues and strategies when he previewed the new VirTra course

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