Norfolk State University hosts high-tech police training simulator
Norfolk State University in Virginia is now housing technology used by law enforcement personnel to train on how to respond to various scenarios, including when to use lethal force.
As reported by WTKR, a $60,000 simulator developed by a Colorado firm called TI Training, immerses police officers and cadets in simulated burglaries, traffic stops and mental health calls.
The simulator reportedly reacts to users’ actions and prompts them for decisions regarding the use of force in various scenarios.
“We are one of six HBCUs that received this particular technology, and it’s going to help our students and our community alike know what we do day in and day out, especially when it comes to use of force and how, in a split second, we may have to respond,” Norfolk State University Police Chief Brian Covington told WTKR.
According to the TI Training website, the technology relies on a projector screen, a stress vest and an augmented reality headset. Facilities hosting the technology can put physical obstacles in front of the screen to provide users cover, as they use on a variety of plastic training firearms.
“Train with your duty belt loaded with real or exact replica firearm and less lethal devices. Our simulator allows for 900+ multi branching training scenarios that show the results of every decision the trainee makes,” the website reads.
