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Simulator brings realistic training to police
New system will save time, money
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Patrol Officer James Custer works his way through an active shooter scenario as the Statesboro Police Department demonstrates its new use of force training simulator for city officials and the local news media Wednesday.
Statesboro police officers are now using a form of training that not only saves the city money, but simulates situations officers may encounter to help them learn how to handle volatile incidents. A video screen brings to life about 300 possible scenarios police could face, said Statesboro Police Major Rob Bryan. “Officers have been receiving use-of-force simulation training since the equipment went live two months ago,” he said.
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