Houston County Police Utilize Simulator For Training

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ATLANTA, GA (WABE) - Officers there have been using a state-of-the-art virtual training device for the last several months. The 52,000 dollar simulator gives officers 300 realistic scenarios to deal with, ranging from an armed robbery to a suicidal man waving a gun.

Deputy Alex Busch says the new simulator enhances the level of training.

"It gives them shoot, no shoot scenarios and allows them to decide whether to use lethal force, which is there sidearm or less lethal."

Each training session is monitored and critiqued. Busch says the response from officers has been positive.

"They walk away, they learn something and they see their shortcomings and what they need to work on."

Now, Deputy Busch says, the department no longer has to send away many of its 110 officers for training.