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Apex Officer
Training

School Safety Officers in Allegany County Undergo Advanced Virtual Reality Training

Allegany County Public School Officers participate in VR training session.

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Jasmine Taylor

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August 24, 2023

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Apex Officer
Law Enforcement Technology

Rogers Police Department Procures Apex Officer Simulator

Rogers Police Department will soon buy a virtual reality simulator to train its officers.

By

Jasmine Taylor

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March 1, 2023

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Apex Officer
Training

How the Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act will Impact Police Officers

A summary of the de-escalation training act and how it will impact your local police department.

By

Larry Smith

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February 23, 2023

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Apex Officer
Training

Mental Health and Wellness Services for Law Enforcement Officers

Guide on what mental health and wellness services are available for law enforcement agencies.

By

Alex Oliver

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February 22, 2023

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Apex Officer
Law Enforcement Technology

Breezy Point Police Officers Launch New VR Training Simulator for 2023

BPPD joins the growing list of Minnesota law enforcement agencies adopting new VR training simulators.

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Alex Oliver

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February 22, 2023

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Apex Officer
Law Enforcement Technology

Lewiston Police Department Showcases VR Simulator During Citizen's Police Academy

Apply to the Lewiston PD Citizen's Academy for a first hand day in the life of your local police officer.

By

Jasmine Taylor

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February 17, 2023

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Apex Officer
Law Enforcement Technology

How Wilkesboro Police Officers Use VR for Training

Wilkesboro Police Department has implemented a new virtual reality training program for officers to enhance their de-escalation techniques.

By

Jasmine Taylor

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January 24, 2023

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Apex Officer
Training

Why VR is an Effective Tool for Use of Force Training

VR has been gaining traction as a tool for use of force training.

By

Carey Rhodes

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January 24, 2023

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Apex Officer
Law Enforcement Technology

Connecticut's First Police Department Utilizing VR for Training

The New London Police Department is the first in the state to use Apex Officer virtual reality training simulator.

By

Larry Smith

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January 24, 2023

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mark43
Law Enforcement Technology

Mark43 Heads into 2023 with a New Board of Advisors

Mark43 is prepping for a big 2023 with a recent announcement of new board members.

By

Larry Smith

on

November 10, 2022

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Apex Officer
Training

Law Enforcement Agencies in Michigan Implement New Training Techniques

A look at the new training methods being used by police departments in Michigan.

By

Larry Smith

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October 13, 2022

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Apex Officer
Law Enforcement Technology

ACPD Implements VR Into Their Police Training Program

Apex Officer Provides Virginia Police Departments with Improved Training

By

Jasmine Taylor

on

September 26, 2022

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virtual reality
Law Enforcement Technology

New Training Simulator for Arkansas Sheriff's Deputies

New training technology is coming to police officers and law enforcement agencies across the state of Arkansas.

By

Alex Oliver

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August 9, 2022

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virtual reality
Law Enforcement Technology

How Police Officers Train in the State of Mississippi

New training technology arrives for Mississippi police officers.

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July 20, 2022

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Apex Officer
Law Enforcement Technology

How Criminal Justice Programs Use VR Simulators

Today, many criminal justice programs, police academies, and law enforcement training programs are using VR training simulators to help train officers for real-life situations.

By

Larry Smith

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June 24, 2022

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grants
Training

Funding for Police and Law Enforcement Agencies

"We should all agree the answer is not to defund the police." - President Joe Biden

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Paulina Tucker

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March 3, 2022

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Apex Officer
Training

Sheriff's Offices Across the Country Implement VR Training

Sheriff's Offices are looking to Apex Officer to improve the quality of training by using virtual reality.

By

Larry Smith

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February 16, 2022

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Apex Officer
Training

How Police Training Will Change in 2022

Major changes and improvements to police training methods are on the horizon for 2022.

By

Paulina Tucker

on

November 10, 2022

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Flock Safety
Law Enforcement Technology

Flock Safety Raises $150 Million in Series D Round

Flock Safety announces $150 million in Series D funding led by Andreessen Horowitz.

By

Larry Smith

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October 27, 2021

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FBI
Training

Law Enforcement Officers Assaulted in the Line of Duty

According to statistics reported to the FBI, 60,105 law enforcement officers were assaulted while performing their duties in 2020.

By

Larry Smith

on

October 18, 2021

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Apex Officer
Training

Apex Officer Expands VR Training for Corrections Officers and Prisons

Apex Officer expands VR training solutions for correctional facilities.

By

Carey Rhodes

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October 7, 2021

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Apex Officer
Law Enforcement Technology

Opelika Police Department Becomes First in Alabama to Utilize Virtual Reality Training

Opelika PD becomes the first law enforcement agency in Alabama to utilize virtual reality for training their officers.

By

Paulina Tucker

on

September 20, 2021

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tradeshows
Vendors

IACP 2021 Canceled

IACP 2021 is canceled, but the virtual event will continue as planned.

By

Paulina Tucker

on

September 1, 2021

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Apex Officer
Law Enforcement Technology

State Police Utilizes Virtual Reality to Train Troopers

Maryland State Police is implementing a new virtual reality simulator system designed to help train troopers in decision-making during countless scenarios.

By

Larry Smith

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October 7, 2021

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mark43
Vendors

Mark43 Raises $101 Million in Series E Round

With this new round of funding, Mark43 will continue to invest in its vision of data-driven public safety across the U.S. and abroad.

By

Paulina Tucker

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July 23, 2021

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Apex Officer
Training

LAPD Trains Officers Using New VR Technology

LAPD officers are training in the future with new VR simulator.

By

Paulina Tucker

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October 7, 2021

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Apex Officer
Training

NWTC Installs Top VR Police Simulator

NWTC Installs Apex Officer #1 VR Police Simulator

By

Carey Rhodes

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August 2, 2021

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Shotspotter
Vendors

Memphis Police Department Receives $650,000 Grant to Purchase ShotSpotter Technology

The ShotSpotter system will pinpoint gunshots as they happen to help reduce gun violence.

By

Paulina Tucker

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April 14, 2021

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Shotspotter
Law Enforcement Technology

ShotSpotter Technology Assists Broward Sheriff's Office in Recent Arrests

ShotSpotter alerts led to the arrest of two convicted felons. Their arrests came after Broward County Sheriff's Office's first use of the ShotSpotter technology.

By

Paulina Tucker

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April 14, 2021

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Apex Officer
Training

Local Law Enforcement Officers Receive VR Training

Wellington City Police Department uses virtual reality technology to train their police officers.

By

Paulina Tucker

on

March 31, 2021

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Apex Officer
Training

Moore Police Department Implements Virtual Reality Training System

The Moore Police Department became the first and only Oklahoma Agency to acquire a virtual reality system for training.

By

Larry Smith

on

February 23, 2021

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Apex Officer
Law Enforcement Technology

Rochester Police Department's New High Tech Training Tools

The Apex Officer VR simulator is giving Rochester police officers the opportunity to refine their skills in a safe setting.

By

Larry Smith

on

February 19, 2021

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Apex Officer
Law Enforcement Technology

Best Grants for Police Technology

Best law enforcement grants for purchasing new police technology.

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September 20, 2021

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Apex Officer
Training

New Training Methods for Cincinnati Police Officers in 2021

A new year means new training methods for Cincinnati Police Officers.

By

Jasmine Taylor

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January 25, 2021

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Apex Officer
Training

Reforming Police Training in 2021

A new technology created by Apex Officer is improving police training in 2021.

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October 6, 2021

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Apex Officer
Training

New Technology Available for Police Implicit Bias Training

Apex Officer launches a new VR training simulator for implicit bias training.

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January 8, 2021

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Apex Officer
Training

New Police Training Methods for 2023

Virtual reality is being utilized to change the course of history for training future law enforcement personnel.

By

Larry Smith

on

November 10, 2022

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Apex Officer
Training

VR is Latest Innovation in Corrections Officer Training

Apex Officer launches a new VR training simulator for corrections officers and correctional facilities.

By

Jasmine Taylor

on

January 15, 2021

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mark43
Vendors

Elk Grove Police Department Partners with Mark43

Mark43 partners with Elk Grove Police Department to deliver their RMS and CAD public safety platform.

By

Larry Smith

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January 8, 2021

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Apex Officer
Training

Victoria 100 Club Donates Training Simulator to Victoria Police Department

With the help of a generous donation by the Victoria 100 Club, the Victoria Police Department will have a new and improved way to train their officers.

By

Paulina Tucker

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November 19, 2020

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Citizen App
Vendors

Citizen Launches SafePass COVID Contact Tracing App

Citizen launches new SafePass feature to offer COVID testing, contact tracing, and symptom tracking all integrated into a single product.

By

Paulina Tucker

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December 17, 2020

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rapiddeploy

RapidDeploy Partners With Big Technology Companies to Expand Public Safety Workflow

RapidDeploy teams up with Leading Technology Companies to Unify Public Safety Workflow.

By

Paulina Tucker

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November 12, 2020

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mark43
Vendors

New South Wales Police Select Mark43

Mark43 Enters International Market As First Choice To Provide Public Safety Technology For New South Wales Police Force in Australia.

By

Larry Smith

on

December 17, 2020

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Apex Officer
Law Enforcement Technology

Oregon Police Officers Improve Training with Virtual Reality

Oregon Police Departments implement Apex Officer's virtual reality training system to train officers.

By

Jasmine Taylor

on

January 24, 2023

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Apex Officer
Training

Alaska Police Officers Training in Virtual Reality

Kodiak (Alaska) Police Department utilizes Apex Officer's virtual reality training system to train officers for de-escalation, use of force and crisis intervention scenarios.

By

Larry Smith

on

January 15, 2021

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Shot Show 2021 Cancelled

NSSF announces that the 2021 Shot Show expo and tradeshow in Las Vegas are officially canceled.

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March 10, 2021

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mark43
Vendors

Beaumont Police Department Implements Mark43

Beaumont Police Department implements Mark43's computer-aided dispatch, records management system, and evidence platform.

By

Larry Smith

on

December 17, 2020

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Apex Officer
Training

Virtual Reality Driving Simulator Launches for Police Training

Apex Officer officially launches its virtual reality driving simulator for police and law enforcement training.

By

Larry Smith

on

January 8, 2021

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mark43
Vendors

Fort Myers Police Department Launches Mark43

Mark43 has implemented the world’s leading public safety CAD, RMS, and analytics platform to support Fort Myers PD in serving and protecting its community.

By

Larry Smith

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December 17, 2020

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Wrap
Equipment

LAPD Chief Gets BolaWrapped on Live TV

To demonstrate his confidence in the safety of the BolaWrap, LAPD Chief Moore volunteered to get wrapped.

By

Larry Smith

on

October 14, 2020

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Apex Officer
Training

Cutting Edge VR Simulations Aim to Better Prepare Officers

Lodi Police Department Unlocked Unlimited Training Scenarios in Virtual Reality With Help From Apex Officer and HTC VIVE

By

Jasmine Taylor

on

November 4, 2020

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Apex Officer
Training

Virtual Reality Training Preparing the Future Law Enforcement Officers in Ohio

Stebbins High School Criminal Justice Program utilizes Apex Officer's virtual reality training system to train the future police officers in the state of Ohio.

By

Carey Rhodes

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January 15, 2021

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Apex Officer
Training

Apex Officer of the Week Launches to Honor Police and Law Enforcement Officers

The Apex Officer of the Week award was created to recognize officers that have worked endlessly to keep our communities safe and have exceeded duty requirements.

By

Jasmine Taylor

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November 4, 2020

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Apex Officer
Training

Massachusetts Police Use VR for Training Officers

Massachusetts police officers are now using VR technology that allows them to train for de-escalation, use of force, and crisis intervention situations in a safe, immersive, and controlled environment.

By

Jasmine Taylor

on

November 4, 2020

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Shotspotter
Vendors

ShotSpotter Missions Renamed ShotSpotter Connect

ShotSpotter Missions renamed as ShotSpotter Connect

By

Larry Smith

on

December 17, 2020

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Apex Officer
Training

Barnstable Police Using VR to Train Their Officers

2020 is the year of virtual reality. Barnstable Police Department is kicking off the new year with Apex Officer's VR police training simulator.

By

Paulina Tucker

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November 4, 2020

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Apex Officer
Training

Concord Police Utilize Apex Officer Virtual Reality Simulator for De-Escalation Training

With the Apex Officer virtual reality training simulator, Concord police officers can train for de-escalation, use of force, and crisis intervention scenarios in an immersive virtual environment.

By

Jasmine Taylor

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November 4, 2020

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Shotspotter
Vendors

Shotspotter Reveals Record 141,452 Incidents Across The U.S. in 2019

ShotSpotter detected 141,452 gunfire events in 2019, an increase of 32 percent over the 107,000 incidents reported in 2018.

By

Paulina Tucker

on

December 17, 2020

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mark43
Vendors

Mark43 Raises $27M in Series B Funding

Mark43, developer of cloud-based records management and analysis tools for law enforcement, announced that it has closed $27 million in Series B equity financing.

By

Larry Smith

on

December 17, 2020

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mark43
Vendors

Mark43 Raises $38M in Series C Funding Round

Mark43 raised $38M in Series C funding led by General Catalyst and Jim Breyer of Breyer Capital.

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March 10, 2021

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Apex Officer
Training

Apex Officer Releases VR Active Shooter Training to the Public

Apex Officer active shooter training provides the necessary training for police officers, first responders, and community members.

By

Carey Rhodes

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November 4, 2020

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Apex Officer
Training

Virtual Reality Training Is Preparing the Future Law Enforcement Officers in Washington

Apex Officer provides an immersive de-escalation, use of force, and crisis intervention situations in safe, immersive, and controlled environment for law enforcement, and for the education sector.

By

Carey Rhodes

on

November 4, 2020

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Apex Officer
Training

Apex Officer Officially Launches Virtual Reality Use Of Force Police Training Simulator

Apex Officer officially launched their VR use of force training simulator for police and law enforcement training.

By

Carey Rhodes

on

November 4, 2020

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Apex Officer
Training

Apex Officer Apex Officer Showcasing Latest Virtual Reality Police Training Innovation at CES 2019

Apex Officer showcased three innovative new police technologies related to virtual reality and training at CES 2019.

By

Jasmine Taylor

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October 14, 2020

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Apex Officer
Training

Lodi Police Department Installs Virtual Reality Training Simulator

Apex Officer allows law enforcement agencies to train for de-escalation, use of force, and crisis intervention situations in a safe, immersive, and controlled environment.

By

Carey Rhodes

on

October 9, 2020

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Apex Officer
Training

Apex Officer Showcasing Virtual Reality Training Simulators for Police and Military at Shot Show

Apex Officer showcased three innovative new technologies related to virtual reality and training simulations from January 22nd through the 25th at NSSF Shot Show 2019.

By

Carey Rhodes

on

November 4, 2020

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Apex Officer
Training

California Police Departments Showcases New VR Training Simulator

California police department showcases a new virtual reality training simulator.

By

Jasmine Taylor

on

November 4, 2020

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Apex Officer
Training

California Police Officers Use Virtual Reality For Use Of Force And CIT Training

California police officers use virtual reality technology for use of force and CIT training.

By

Carey Rhodes

on

November 4, 2020

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