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Police Training Week showcases how agencies can expand training opportunities that sharpen skills, strengthen readiness and fit within limited budgets. In this podcast, we talk with Mike McCaslin, law enforcement channel manager for T4E, about how realistic, affordable force-on-force platforms help officers train more often and with greater confidence. Police Training Week is sponsored by T4E – Training for Engagement.
Training police officers for real-world encounters requires more than classroom instruction — it demands safe, repeatable and cost-effective tools that prepare officers for high-stress situations. In this special episode of Policing Matters podcast episode hosted by Police1 columnist Warren Wilson, we look at how T4E – Training for Engagement equips law enforcement with less lethal and force-on-force training tools that maximize realism while staying within budget.
Our guest, Mike McCaslin, serves as law enforcement and government channel manager for T4E – Training for Engagement. With more than 23 years of experience across municipal, county, tribal and federal policing, McCaslin brings a deep passion for officer readiness and less lethal training.
Tune in to discover
- Why force-on-force training should include pain to prevent complacency and build muscle memory
- How agencies can train more often while spending less than traditional ammo-based programs
- Why realism matters — and how 3D environments and less lethal impacts change officer behavior
- How T4E’s flexible platforms let officers train with pistols, rifles and shotguns that mirror their duty weapons
Key takeaways from this episode
- T4E offers force-on-force training systems using paint, powder and rubber rounds, at costs as low as 3 cents per shot.
- Affordable training tools allow agencies of any size to increase training frequency without straining budgets.
- Realistic pain-based training helps reduce complacency and reinforces proper tactics.
This podcast is part of Police Training Week, sponsored by T4E – Training for Engagement. Explore the full lineup of content here.
About our sponsor
T4E – Training for Engagement provides the industry’s most realistic training equipment to help professionals build skills with confidence and safety. From precision-engineered paintball markers that replicate duty firearms to high-quality gear for scenario-based training, T4E helps you prepare for real-world situations without real-world risk. Equip your team with tools that enhance muscle memory, accuracy, and decision-making under pressure. To explore the full line of training products, visit T4Eguns.com.
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