Police Training Simulators News & Articles

• 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

• 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

• Why LE agencies need to train for trigger discipline

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  A training gun equipped with an Unintentional Discharge Sensor can reduce unintentional trigger pulls by imprinting trigger discipline into recruits

• Utah sheriff's office offers active shooter training for teachers

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  The 20-hour course will cover tactical emergency medical techniques, de-escalation and firearms training

• 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

• Spotlight: InVeris Training Solutions offers the most advanced, robust and comprehensive training solutions

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  ​​​​​​​As the pioneer in shooting range equipment and simulation training systems, InVeris' long and storied history is impressive and remarkable

• Why police should approach training as a continuum of learning (eBook)

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  How virtual training, live fire and shoot house training are converging to prepare today’s officers for tomorrow’s threats

• Spotlight: VirTra, the leader in innovative police training solutions

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  VirTra offers a full line of the very best judgmental use-of-force training simulators

• How virtual reality training outperforms other methods

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  From improving retention to building empathy, virtual reality training offers near limitless potential to enhance your agency’s training efforts

• 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

• 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 to sharpen your skills and further your career while at home

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  We’re all spending more time at home because of COVID-19 – here’s how to put some of that time to use for your career

• 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

• How cops can train at home while social distancing

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  These new products will not only improve your own skills, but may also get your family off the sofa

• Form a non-profit to bridge the gap for law enforcement funding needs

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  Police foundations raise millions of dollars each year for the purchase of new equipment and development of officer wellness and community policing initiatives

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