Training Tips and Curriculum

What is the optimal distance from the screen that will give the most accurate simulated distance of a target. Example: Distance from the screen itself would give the user utilizing a target distance of 15 yards most closely mimick 15…

Maximizing Training Opportunities: The Case for Extended Briefing Training in Law Enforcement   As a law enforcement trainer, my primary goal is to ensure our officers are equipped with the best possible skills and knowledge to face the challenges of…

We have created a new course called the VirTra Master Class! We come to you! We are also hosting some of our V-VICTA certification courses at VirTra headquarters. The first one to be announced is the 8-hour Behavior Analysis: Threat…

I have been asked to put together VIRTRA Training for our Ride-Along Chaplains. They are specifically looking for short scenarios supporting dealing with downed or incapacitated officers during a ride along and what to do or say to get help….

Training a Little, a Lot; Mastering Skills with the VirTra Training Simulator  In the pursuit of becoming an expert in any field, deliberate practice plays a crucial role. Anders Ericsson, a renowned psychologist, highlighted the significance of deliberate practice in…

Easy-to-follow videos will teach and guide you through operating the simulator better. These have been added to the “Resources” page in the portal and are in alphabetical order.  Search for them now!  Please comment below on what topics you want…

Muscles (still) Don’t Have Memories A while back, VirTra released a Trainer’s Corner article addressing the fact that muscles don’t actually have memories.  This comes from a very commonly repeated phrase in law enforcement.  Many times, instructors will tell their…

In the world of law enforcement, we have our superstitions and sayings.  These are the things that FTO’s pass along to their recruits early in the field training program.  Some of them include: Never say that it’s quiet, or you’re…

Its something I say at the end of every training article: Stay safe. Now, normally I am referring to all my fellow law enforcement officers out there to stay safe as they go about their duties. Drive safe. Interact with…

The Changing Landscape of Police Training There has been a staggering number of calls for police change in reaction to multiple high-profile incidents captured by body cameras. The calls for defunding have been subsiding and are starting to be replaced…