This project will provide software and virtual simulation tools to allow officers as close to real life scenario-based training

This $125,000 Project Grant from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance will provide software and virtual simulation tools to enhance scenario-based training for police officers in Thornton, Colorado. Funded through the Congressionally Recommended Awards program under the Crime Control and Law Enforcement Assistance CFDA #16.753, the grant will support de-escalation and other high-risk training from March 2022 through December 2023. The scenario-based approach using new virtual tools is considered a best practice for police training and will cover multiple areas of liability. As the sub-awardee, the City of Thornton will deliver the enhanced training to its officers.

Scenario based training is the best practices in police training. IT will cover multiple areas of training that are high liability for the city, department and employees. Enhance DE-escalation training for police officers