Garden City PD in Georgia chose VirTra so officers could build decision-making skills and marksmanship without worrying about scheduling
The simulator involves a motion capture studio in the police academy's gymnasium, with dozens of cameras and wearable sensors
Repeated exposures to contextually meaningful exemplars with specific performance feedback under stress will improve officer performance
The role of human factors and simulation training
VirTra aims to increase the realism of simulation training with visual upgrades and electrical impulse simulations
The two companies will provide simulation training systems and live-fire shooting ranges
The "Decision Points" police simulator uses real bodycam footage to show how officers make critical decisions
How a Texas department enhanced officer traffic safety and accountability after two of its officers were struck and killed by passing vehicles
The goal of evidence-based training is to research and then implement the best practices to create and sustain a functional officer
Law enforcement agencies across the country are using a variety of virtual reality and simulation training to better protect and serve
Choose a training platform that addresses the need to develop split-second decision-making skills amid rapidly changing variables
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
Reality-based scenarios can help improve communication techniques to reduce use of force in calls involving people in emotional distress
Officers who use simulation training programs are more confident, use less force
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Members of legislative bodies and civilian oversight boards should be urged to engage in some law enforcement training
A training expert discusses why agencies should include pursuit in their de-escalation training and what factors ensure the lessons last
Once seen as the purview of gamers, the capabilities of virtual reality tech have increased while the price has decreased
De-escalation training is more important than ever for law enforcement, and grants can help your department add an interactive, scenario-based approach
A new program from VirTra teaches officers how to recognize mental health challenges and how to respond appropriately
Simulators can be set up almost anywhere to provide critical flexibility, essential skills development and crisis-specific training
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
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
A longtime police officer and trainer picked up some critical cues and strategies when he previewed the new VirTra course
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