VirTra Operators

  This 16 hour course is intended to train instructors on the correct usage of the VirTra Training Simulators.  During this course, participants will:

• Start and shutdown the VirTra system using the directions provided in class using all the steps in the correct order
• Trouble shoot problems with the VirTra system using the directions provided in class
• Develop a 30 minute instruction session using the VirTra system to meet the criteria provided by the instructor
• Participate in VirTra Training Sessions

VirTra Judgmental Use of Force & De-Escalation Scenario Training Simulators dramatically improve: 

• Judgmental use of force
• Situational & scenario awareness
• Critical thinking
• Communication skills
• Decision making under stress
• Reading body language and threat cues
• Use of de-escalation techniques
• Public and officer safety

To register for the course, contact your Training Manager to assign the training to you via Acadis. 

Upcoming classes are listed below.  Registration does not guarantee acceptance into the class.  Participants will be notified two weeks prior to the course of their registration acceptance OR any course cancellation.

If classes are full, or not available, please complete the  Course Interest Survey.  This is not a waiting list, but instead helps us see if there is enough interest to create another class.  If we schedule a session, we will contact everyone who has completed the survey and request that registration be completed.