Simulation

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

For two decades, Police1 has delivered training content for LEOs. We asked our long-time columnists to discuss how police training has evolved during that time.

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

Just as we use evidence-based medicine to determine treatments, we should use evidence-based research to determine police policies

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

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

VirTra now offers a monthly subscription program to provide customizable, realistic simulation training without a large capital investment

Effective education involves pre-tests, post-tests, evaluation rubrics, performance objectives and scripted presentation materials

Dave Smith sits down with Marshall Schmitt of LaserMax to discuss realistic training and what it takes to be prepared in the field. Computer simulators can be huge assets when training.

Dave Smith sits down with Marshall Schmitt of LaserMax to discuss realistic training and what it takes to be prepared in the field. Computer simulators can be huge assets when training. Simulators offer different scenarios for law enforcement officers to practice and experience what it is like to be in different situations.