This holiday season, VirTra and the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) are teaming up once again to give back to those who dedicate their lives to protecting our communities.
With this initiative, called Taskforce Santa, one deserving law enforcement agency will receive a FREE VirTra training simulator!
This is a gift that can help save lives.
Why Taskforce Santa?
Budgets are tight across the country, and not every department has the means to purchase a highly-immersive simulator.
At VirTra, we completely understand. But, the need for effective training has NEVER been greater. Officers face complex situations and have to make split-second decisions every day. Therefore, quality training is critical to ensuring they return home safely and keep our communities secure.
Taskforce Santa was created to bridge this gap by providing state-of-the-art training to an agency that needs it most.
How It Works
It’s an easy process!
- Nominate an Agency: Click the link below to submit a nomination for a law enforcement agency you believe deserves this opportunity.
- Share Their Story: Tell us why this agency needs the simulator, and how it would impact their officers and the community they serve.
- Selection and Delivery: VirTra and IADLEST will review nominations and select a winner in November. The simulator will be delivered just in time for the holidays!
Make A Difference
This is more than just a Christmas present. It’s about bringing hope, better preparation , and safer communities. By nominating an agency, you’re helping deliver a life-saving resource to those who put everything on the line.
Nominate a deserving agency today and be part of something bigger this holiday season!
CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE
Meet Our Past Winners
Hear from the departments who benefitted from the first two Taskforce Santa giveaways, and the impact a VirTra simulator had on their department:
2024
Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office in Pendleton, OR
“What an amazing gift … on any given day, our officers could be trying to decide if someone is trying to harm us, is calling out for help, or needs counseling. It’s a hard job, and we want to give our officers everything they need to be prepared. We all know the solution – simulator training. So, thank you!”
– Captain Sterrin Ward
VirTra and IADLEST selected Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office from almost 100 nominees, all with unique, unfulfilled training needs due to resource limitations. Now equipped with a powerful new training resource, the department’s leadership plans to routinely practice de-escalation, encounters with autistic civilians, red dot marksmanship drills, and more.
2023
Atoka Police Department in Atoka, TN
“This is a monumental step forward in our commitment to excellence in law enforcement training and community engagement. The V-100 simulator is not just a tool, it’s a catalyst for positive change in how we approach policing in our community.”
– Police Chief Anthony Rudolph
When Atoka PD applied for the Taskforce Santa in 2023, they needed a new tool to confidently train officers, collaborate with other departments, and positively engage with their community. VirTra’s V-100 ensures Atoka PD is well on its way to reaching these goals.