Federal and Local Law Enforcement Training

Backed by 30+ Years of Human Performance Research

VirTra’s VR police training simulators help prepare law enforcement officers for real-life incidents so they and the communities they serve can remain safe. Each real-world judgmental use of force training simulator has immersive and intense scenarios that provide an in-depth look into human performance. The demands on law enforcement to make critical decisions in tense, uncertain and rapidly evolving situations require that the human performance aspect of cognitive neuroscience and human physiology are taken into account as part of the police training methodology. Research on how to best use simulator technology is taken into account within what VirTra does. Training scenarios are filmed in superior quality and contain the full fidelity of real actors—thus eliminating ‘video game’ training. VirTra’s extensive branching options further increase the realism by allowing scenarios to unfold based on the instructor, trainee or team’s decisions.

More Than A Shooting Simulator

De-Escalation and Judgmental Use of Force

Showcased below are just a few sample videos of actual VirTra law enforcement training scenarios. We don’t just say what we do – prove it in actual videos. Watch as trainees practice crisis intervention, building empathy and clear communication through a variety of situations—including active shooter, de-escalation and mental illness.

  • De-Escalation

  • Use of Force

  • Mental Illness

  • Skill Drills

  • Low Light

Certified Training Curriculum

Teach, Train, Test and Sustain

Each law enforcement training simulator is equipped with V-VICTA®—Virtual Interactive Coursework Training Academy—which teaches, trains, tests and sustains law enforcement officers. The program’s certified curriculum and interactive coursework are developed exclusively with nationally-recognized partnerships for maximum training both inside and out of the police simulator. VirTra’s constant improvements, evolution and intensity of new training products and tech stem from our clientele feedback and involvement, including U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, FLETC, Utah Attorney General’s Office, Denver PD, Dallas PD, Inglewood PD, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Australian Border Force and many more worldwide.

Additional Law Enforcement Use of Force & De-Escalation Training

Police Simulator Training Scenarios Include

Law Enforcement Training Scenarios

Extensive Branching Options

Real life events are rarely simple, which is why VirTra designed each training scenario to be complex. Through extensive branching options, each scenario can unfold based on the decisions made by the trainee while inside the police training simulator. This ability allows a team’s resilience and accuracy to be tested repeatedly with consistent training throughout. These scenarios are designed to teach critical concepts, such as: officer presence, communication skills, verbal and non-verbal cues, de-escalation, less-lethal, use of force and more.

Debrief / After-Action Review

A critical element of any training regimen is the debrief. Through VirTra’s simulations, instructors have the ability to pause the scenario mid-scene or wait until scenario completion before reviewing the trainee’s performance. Simulation debriefing abilities includes overlaying actions on the scenario, such as the exact time and location of the trainee’s shot. Instructors are also provided resources to improve report writing, maximizing training outside of the law enforcement simulator.

Todd Brophy Testimonial

Todd Brophy

Training Specialist and Use of Force Expert

What made us choose VirTra was the options it had that would enhance what we were currently doing. We saw there was a lot more application, more realism and opportunity to integrate some of the stuff we saw coming related to the force option from verbal de-escalation all the way through lethal force.