Preparing Officers for Policing in 2025 – Q1 Content Release

At VirTra, we prioritize staying closely connected with our customers. Over the past year, when we asked VirTra operators about their training preferences, the response was clear: "More use of force and de-escalation scenario training, please!"

In response, we are focusing heavily on this training category for the upcoming quarter. Our content team has worked diligently to develop new scenarios. This batch includes a range of interactive courses designed to prepare officers for the complexities of policing in 2025, covering everything from language barrier interactions to encounters with "First Amendment auditors."

New Content Highlights:

• New Skill Drills
• De-escalation Scenario Training
• First Amendment Scenarios
• New V-Author Characters
• Graham v Connor certified curriculum

These scenarios cover a broad spectrum of skills, challenging trainees to apply their knowledge in diverse situations. Officers will navigate local First Amendment and open carry laws, assess subjects' mental health, and manage situations involving unruly individuals, such as a homeless man harassing pedestrians. Additionally, our new Behavioral Threat Analysis drills immerse trainees in dynamic environments filled with both hostile and non-hostile characters, requiring real-time judgment and appropriate use of force.

Ready to enhance your simulator with this new training? Contact your regional VirTra expert to schedule a service visit and explore these new topics in the updated scenario library. Happy training!