Communities Across the Country Celebrate Improved Relationships with Police Departments thanks to VirTra’s Judgmental Us

1. For Immediate Release January 8, 2020 Summary: Communities across the country have improved their relationships with local police departments with the help of judgmental use of force training simulations designed by VirTra. Communities Across the Country Celebrate Improved Relationships with Police Departments thanks to VirTra’s Judgmental Use of Force Simulator Training January 8, 2020 – Tempe, Arizona –The importance of good relationships between communities and their police departments has been a focus for a number of years, and this is especially true recently with the vast number of police- related injuries and shootings reported by the media impacting those relationships negatively. VirTra’s judgmental use of force training simulators were designed to provide police officers with enhanced real-world training that can improve both officer and civilian safety, thereby improving trust and helping communities come together. A paper compiled by the US Department of Justice makes it clear that the members of any community must trust their local police departments in order to help solve crimes and keep those communities safe, but over the last several years, the news and social media have shown a growing rift between police officers and civilian members of the community. Many civilians report a belief that officers’ actions are not in line with community values, which takes a serious toll on trust and hampers relationships. In fact, many communities find themselves questioning the very legitimacy of their police departments due to what they perceive as excessive use of force and misconduct. Many experts believe that additional training for police officers can help bridge the gap between officers and civilians by providing officers with real-world skills they can use to deescalate situations without using force. VirTra has created numerous judgmental use of force simulators designed for this very purpose, and they are currently being used by dozens of police departments across the nation. VirTra’s simulators provide numerous features, including not only 300-degree surround screens programmed with realistic engagement scenarios, but also tactical firearms training. Officers can participate in active shooter training in a lifelike simulation that allows them to build real-world skills. These simulators offer high-resolution video, multi- directional surround sound, and access to a wide variety of courseware including firearms training and an extensive library of scenarios produced with real actors, special effects, and more. These judgmental use of force simulators have completely transformed relationships between police officers and their communities by giving them the psychological preparation they need to think critically and use their firearms wisely, even under unimaginable stress. To learn more about VirTra’s judgmental use of force simulators and firearms training, visit their website. You can download brochures for their various simulators and even see the simulators in action on the company’s YouTube channel. About VirTra: VirTra is a simulation training development company headquartered in Tempe, Arizona focused on providing best-in-class immersive technologies for police departments and the military. They offer a wide variety of products designed to promote officer and soldier safety out in the field. Their simulations utilize state-of-the-art technology and give users access to dozens of unique scenarios that can be programmed according to community needs.