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Training Simulators

Whether training marksmanship, decision-making, or de-escalation skills, simulators can help instructors provide objective feedback on officer performance
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
The V-Armed training has been in use at the department since 2022, and trains officers in situations surrounding de-escalation, mental health and use of force
Mexico City police training up to 40 officers per day in groups of up to 10 simultaneously with the virtual reality training system
Product will be showcased at the world’s largest modeling, simulation and training event in late November
The NCS’s objective is to honor, recognize, and protect the legacy of individuals who have significantly contributed to advancements in modeling and simulation
The V-XR offers three modes: Educate, experience and engage; each mode delivers transferable information on multiple topics for comprehensive training
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
The simulator involves a motion capture studio in the police academy’s gymnasium, with dozens of cameras and wearable sensors
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
Often used to create immersive gaming environments, virtual reality technology is being used to train officers to work through dangerous situations in safety
Officers who use simulation training programs are more confident, use less force
Reality-based scenarios can help improve communication techniques to reduce use of force in calls involving people in emotional distress
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
A training expert discusses why agencies should include pursuit in their de-escalation training and what factors ensure the lessons last
De-escalation training is more important than ever for law enforcement, and grants can help your department add an interactive, scenario-based approach
A new program from VirTra teaches officers how to recognize mental health challenges and how to respond appropriately
Simulators can be set up almost anywhere to provide critical flexibility, essential skills development and crisis-specific training