The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance has awarded a $963,000 Project Grant under the Congressionally Recommended Awards program (CFDA 16.753) to Rio Hondo Community College District to build a Situational Simulation Training Center (Scenario Village) at Rio Hondo College. This training center will provide highly realistic de-escalation, active shooter, and SWAT team preparedness training for law enforcement and public safety agencies throughout Los Angeles County, including in preparation for the 2028 Olympics. The award has a project period from October 1, 2024 to February 29, 2028. In addition to its post-certified regional law enforcement training facility, Rio Hondo College has previously received federal grant and contract awards from agencies such as the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice to provide firearms and tactical training services.
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