USING SIMULATION TO ADVANCE REALISM IN LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING

摘要

Training instructors are using advanced, interactive use-of-force simulators to produce unique training experiences for law enforcement officers. While today's simulators are sophisticated with scenarios that make them invaluable tools in law enforcement training, much of the training doesn't take full advantage of simulator capabilities when used in the context of a larger training environment. Based on the professional experiences of the author, an immersive concept that would require trainees to not just react to the video on the simulator, but to work the scenario within the context of a larger environment would be extremely beneficial. A training venue has been developed with the goal of revolutionizing law enforcement training in Wisconsin. Using simulation scenario-based learning and training offers many benefits to law enforcement officers and advances realism in law enforcement training.