Police Training Simulators News & Articles

• 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

• 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

• How a 3-step training methodology prepares law enforcement officers for today’s challenges

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  The crawl-walk-run approach steps trainees through foundational skills and ramps up the challenges as they progress so that responding appropriately is second nature when crisis hits.

• 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

• How to achieve skills development through virtual training

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  As an educational tool, virtual training offers the opportunity for students to develop a variety of skills

• How to make 24/7 training possible

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  Working the graveyard shift can make hitting the range extremely difficult – here’s how to use simulation 24/7 to keep officers sharp and improve individual skills

• Can simulation replace live-fire training? (eBook)

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  Download the free eBook to learn why both approaches are needed for a well-rounded officer training program

• 5 benefits of a portable virtual training system

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  A portable simulator maximizes the ability of a department to efficiently train its officers, as well as educate communities about police use of force

• Training day: How to combine virtual and physical training

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  Combining virtual with physical training will enhance the learning process and improve officer safety

• A 3-pronged approach to making pursuits safer

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  Training, technology and more consistent policies are key to balancing the need to apprehend fleeing suspects with the risk to first responder and public safety

• How to buy driving simulators (eBook)

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

• Why one state LEO training commission chose VirTra for its simulation program

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  Compatibility with an array of weapons makes the experience more realistic and provides better memory transfer for officers in training

• Using virtual training to enhance situational awareness

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  Virtual training systems allow instructors to create complex exercise scenarios that challenge every officer to maintain his or her situational awareness

• Training Day: Setting up use of force training for community education

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  How to educate your local media and community members about police use of force before a controversial incident occurs

• Mindset matters: Why you should treat driving with the same respect as weapons training

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  Having both tactical and skills driver training can save you in life-or-death scenarios. Here are 5 tips to consider.

• 4 ways simulation can boost your agency’s training efforts

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  Use virtual reality for stress inoculation, officer selection and evaluation, community outreach and more

• 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

• Why traditional learning methodologies fall short in policing, and how a simulator can help

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  Classroom lectures simply can’t replicate the real-world conditions in which officers must make split-second decisions

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