Tag: Training Simulators: Page 2

Patrol

How InVeris Training Solutions is Changing Police Training

There are a good and growing number of companies out there making top-quality police use-of-force simulators. More senior (old) command staff know the name FATS, which subsequently became known as Meggitt. Early last year, that family tree added a new name—InVeris Training Solutions is the heir-apparent to a legendary line of training solutions.

January 10, 2022

Technology

VirTra to Provide Training Simulators to Canadian Government

VirTra has received a standing offer from the Government of Canada to supply marksmanship and judgmental use of force simulation technology to various law enforcement, border protection and corrections facilities nationwide.

December 17, 2021

Technology

Training in Virtual Reality

Axon’s new VR training system gives agencies the ability to offer quick interactive instruction in the space of an average conference room.

June 14, 2021

Technology

Axon Launches Virtual Reality Simulator Training

The VR Simulator allows trainees to work through complex scenarios that have been refined and validated by a diverse network of first responders and subject matter experts.

May 11, 2021

Technology

First Look: Portable Firearms Training

The DART Range system from Digimation is an economical and easy-to-use training tool that can be set up in any average-sized room without special screens.

April 28, 2021

Training

InVeris Training Solutions Appoints Al Weggeman as CEO

InVeris Training Solutions (formerly Meggitt Training Solutions), a leading provider of integrated live-fire and virtual weapons training systems and services for domestic and international military and law enforcement, has announced the appointment of Al Weggeman as CEO, effective April 5, 2021.

March 24, 2021

Patrol

SHOT Show 2021: The Lost SHOT Show

COVID-19 canceled this year's show. But here's a look at some of the law enforcement products that would have been featured, if the show had gone on.

March 5, 2021

Training

InVeris Training Solutions Introduces Immersive Virtual Reality Training, CA POST Buys 50

The VR-DT was chosen in August 2020 by California POST following a competitive procurement process for its VR Force Options Simulator requirement. InVeris will deliver 50 systems during a six-month period as part of a $2.6 million contract award with the option for up to $5 million in additional systems and related equipment.

March 2, 2021

Training

Meggitt Training Systems Changes Name to InVeris Training Solutions

“InVeris” connotes insight and truth, the company says. "The rebranding reflects the company’s pride in standing behind the bravest, best-trained men and women around the world and to providing comprehensive training solutions that prepare them to act at a moment’s notice to protect the communities and countries they serve," the company said in a statement.

October 7, 2020

Training

How New Technologies are Changing Simulator Training

Training simulator features like 4K, augmented reality, virtual reality, and WiFi connected screens are paving the way for the next generation of scenario-based instruction.

March 25, 2020

Training

VirTra to Offer Class on New Training Strategies at SHOT Show

"Public and political expectation of law enforcement officers' performance has drastically increased, yet the training strategies employed and actual field performance have not altered much in the last two decades," VirTra says.

January 10, 2020

Technology

IACP 2019: Report from the Aisles

Innovative new body cameras, radios, and training simulators were among the stars of this year's show.

December 16, 2019