Rachel Ledon/rachel@vaildailylive.com
When it comes to the use of force, police officers are asked to make difficult, split-second decisions – decisions that have come under increased scrutiny in recent years.
The Avon Police Department’s new use-of-force simulator provides law enforcement personnel with a uniquely realistic experience that culminates other training and allows instructors like Sgt. Ken Dammen to identify potential blind spots, biases or areas for improvement.
“I’ve been doing this almost 30 years. … I really haven’t seen anything that puts it all together like this,” Dammen said. “This will save lives and it makes our job — it’s going to make their job a little bit easier.”