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The VIRTSIM system applies Motion Reality's patented motion capture technology to allow a tactical team of up to 13 individuals to interactively train with complete freedom of motion. Unencumbered by wires or cables in a 360-degree virtual environment, trainees experience realistic sensory feedback as they interact with live people or avatars.
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Law enforcement Park Rangers at Glacier National Park in Montana teamed up with tactical operators with the Flathead County Sheriff's SWAT team to learn how to deal with an active shooter.
Read More →The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) has named Mark Lomax as its new executive director. Lomax, according to a release, "brings us a unique set of qualifications, with an exceptional blend of law enforcement, training and academic experience."
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Polk County (Fla.) Sheriff's Deputy Shanon Demarest was featured in this WTSP News segment, after she became the first female member of the department's SWAT team.
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In an earlier blog post, we presented five training scenarios to help your team better prepare to meet the threat of the active shooter, or active killer if you prefer. Here are five additional training scenarios.
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Staying ready to meet the threat of an active shooter should be one of the primary goals of your tactical unit. With that in mind, let's cover five training scenarios to sharpen your saw.
Read More →The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) has formed a 13-member SWAT team with special training, gear, and weapons. The team trains in campus buildings and dormitories to learn the layout in case of a real emergency.
Read More →Awareness Protective Consultants (Team APC) will host a tactical training conference in February for law enforcement officers to benefit the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
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Leadership starts at the top, and spreads throughout the entire Alameda County Sheriff's Office. This is the reason Urban Shield continues to offer the "best of the best" training for first responders.
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Buena Park (Calif.) Police Officer Daniel Ackerman's tenure on his agency's part-time SWAT team was cut short, following his death after a physically grueling day of training.
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