Simulators

Minn. PD awarded $155K grant to advance officer training

The funds will purchase a training simulator that features immersive instructional scenarios focused on de-escalation, autism awareness and communication tactics

The body won't go where the brain hasn't been

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The importance of simulator technology for police training

Address threats with confidence

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Staccato

An accurate weapon helps officers shoot their best, reducing the chance that an officer will hit an unintended target

How simulator technology improves police cadet training

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High-tech simulators allow for the interleaving of skills while providing stress inoculation

Okla. agency opens new police training center, planned as regional hub

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Officials said the center's 300-degree, five-screen VirTra training simulator, which has around 300 scenarios, is the first of its kind in Oklahoma

How this PD uses simulation training to boost realism and offer flexibility

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Garden City PD in Georgia chose VirTra so officers could build decision-making skills and marksmanship without worrying about scheduling

Online LE simulator strives to educate public on UOF decisions

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The "Decision Points" police simulator uses real bodycam footage to show how officers make critical decisions

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

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

Texas grand jury shooting simulator stirs debate

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Interactive way of illustrating the use of deadly force is part of unusual training that Houston jurors can receive before they begin hearing cases, including those involving police

Proper Use of Simulators for Training

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A training video on proper use of simulators for training.

Novonics at IACP 2012 - Advanced Use of Force Training System

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Novonics Corp. and Dave Smith discuss AUFTS (Advanced Used of Force Training System), which includes simulated verbal interaction and use of weapons while on duty. A wide variety of scenarios prepares officers for experiences in the real world. AUFTS fills in the gaps of traditional training to better prepare LEOs.