Could You Stop an Active Shooter?
Published on April 9, 2018
Tim Jagielo from Tri-County Times, visits Accurate Range in Clarkston, Michigan and shares his MILO Range Live Fire experience. Read the article and watch the videos
Officers use high-tech chase simulators to train
Published on April 6, 2018
You can watch the video on KHOU’s website. The Texas Association on Counties uses a FAAC driving simulator that replicates situations officers may encounter in the real world like texting and driving, loss of brakes and high chase pursuits. Full article on KHOU.com here.
Teachers test active shooter scenarios with MILO Range
Published on April 2, 2018
As nation debates arming teachers, three local educators participate in an active shooter drill using a MILO Range training simulator. ALLEN PARK, Mich. (WXYZ) – Arming teachers with guns. It’s a suggestion we’ve heard from some lawmakers after the school shooting in Florida. Those for and against it have voiced their opinions. Now, we’re hearing … Continued
WCSO commended for training to protect community
Published on March 30, 2018
Warren County sheriff’s deputies participated in MILO Range, a computer-simulated, decision-based training program. MILO Range operates similarly to an electronic gaming system. A scenario plays out on a life-size screen in a darkened room. Deputies are given limited information and have to decide during each scenario what to do – use a Taser, do nothing, fire … Continued
Electric-Bus Simulator for New Flyer’s Vehicle Innovation Center
Published on February 26, 2018
FAAC Delivers Worlds Most Advanced Electric-Bus Simulator for New Flyer’s Vehicle Innovation Center Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA — February 26, 2018 FAAC Incorporated was selected by New Flyer to deliver the world’s first – bus simulator modeling New Flyers sophisticated Xcelsior® CHARGE battery-electric bus for its Vehicle Innovation Center. New Flyer, the largest transit bus … Continued
WACO Transit unveils simulator for bus-driver training
Published on February 18, 2018
When Waco Transit driver JT Colter buckled himself into the Waco Transit bus simulator for the first time last week, he slowly pulled onto a fictitious downtown street. “It is not 100 percent what you are doing out on the road, but it is definitely as real as you are going to get,” Colter said. … Continued
Nacogdoches County using simulators for realistic training
Published on February 7, 2018
Nacogdoches County law enforcement agencies are using simulators for realistic training. NACOGDOCHES, TX (KTRE) –Virtual reality simulators fine tune the skills of law enforcement around the state. Two simulators, one for driving and another for resistance training, are in use by Nacogdoches city and county peace officers this week. The simulation isn’t a new idea, … Continued