- Feb. 21, 2023
Officer Wellness & PTSD: Stopping the Stigma
Written by: Nicole Florisi, Law Enforcement Subject Matter Expert – Investigative Focus There is a great deal of stigma attached
- Feb. 14, 2023
VirTra Simulation Training After a Critical Incident
VirTra is known for preparing law enforcement officers using simulation training, but it goes beyond that. It can be a
- Feb. 9, 2023
Keeping It Real: Physical & Psychological Fidelity in Use of Force Simulator Training
Law enforcement trainers should provide the most realistic use of force simulator training scenarios for their trainees. This requires building
- Feb. 7, 2023
The Fallacies and Realities of Mandated De-escalation
De-escalation can be quite a divisive term in the law enforcement community. Not just in principle, but in practice. We
- Jan. 31, 2023
Making Firearms Training Safer and More Accurate with Advanced Skills Magazines
The most advanced training magazine produced by VirTra is available for Glock 19 pistols. The Advanced Skills Magazine (ASM) is
- Jan. 26, 2023
Watch and Learn: Modeled Behavior in Training
Do you only allow one or two students in a training drill at a time, prohibiting others from watching? If
- Jan. 24, 2023
VirTra’s Advanced Training Certification Course
Whether you’re a veteran law enforcement trainer or new to the department, training classes can be challenging to cut out
- Jan. 19, 2023
What Leadership Needs to Know About Simulators
If your agency has been looking at simulation as a training option for officers, trainees, or both, you may have
- Jan. 17, 2023
From Scenarios to Marksmanship: How Gilbert PD Developed their Training
Less than 5 miles from VirTra’s HQ, Gilbert Police Department has built an impressive training program for officers from rookies
- Jan. 12, 2023
Training With Less Lethal Impact Rounds
Impact rounds are a less lethal option used to stop and subdue a subject. The type of munition varies –