Training Simulators

Long used across various high-risk industries, simulation training now prepares law enforcement officers to meet today’s challenges

Duty-to-intervene training isn’t just good policy, it’s better for officer well-being

VirTra’s compassionate communication training aligns with police objectives while mitigating trauma exposure

Young women between the ages of 14 and 18 walked through various virtual training scenarios to experience a day in the life of a police officer

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

The importance of simulator technology for police training

The center aims to increase situational awareness, lower response times and improve public safety

One agency is using virtual reality to tackle both

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

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

Repeated exposures to contextually meaningful exemplars with specific performance feedback under stress will improve officer performance

The two companies will provide simulation training systems and live-fire shooting ranges

QuikTurn 360 and QuikTurn 90 Turning Target Systems can be configured to enhance the live-fire training experience

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