Transit Response and Training for Unpredictable Passenger Interactions
Published on June 13, 2023
Staff retention problems continue to grow for almost every transit agency in the United States and Canada. According to the latest report from the American Public Transportation Association, more than 90% of all agencies surveyed faced transit operator shortages. And 84% of those agencies reported that staffing shortages were preventing them from providing full service. … Continued
Put Into Practice
Published on June 12, 2023
MILO training simulator lets students and law enforcement officers practice decision-making skills. Students studying criminal justice, legal studies, social work, and nursing are tested in controllable scenarios on the new MILO Range virtual training simulator in the Simulation Lab at Henderson Learning Resources Center at Washburn University. The Washburn University Police Department and other law … Continued
Azure Training Systems JV, LLC Awarded Position on Air Force Training Systems Acquisition IV Contract
Published on June 5, 2023
The partnership reflects the companies’ commitment to supporting the U.S. Air Force warfighter training capabilities. Orlando, FL (June 5, 2023) – The United States Air Force has awarded the Azure Training Systems JV, LLC (Azure JV) a prime contract position on the Training Systems Acquisition IV (TSA IV) indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. The TSA … Continued
Mental Health Awareness Month and Every Month — Training to Protect Those in Crisis
Published on May 30, 2023
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual national movement designed to raise awareness about mental health, “fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support the millions of people in the U.S. affected by mental illness.” According to The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 1 in 5 U.S. adults … Continued
MILO’s Modular Shooting Range
Published on May 23, 2023
Source: Griffith, D. (2023, May 24). MILO’s Modular Shooting Range. Police Magazine. https://www.policemag.com/training/article/15448364/milos-modular-shooting-range Known for its training simulators, MILO is now building and delivering turnkey live-fire shooting range systems that can be set up in a parking lot. One of the greatest infrastructure challenges faced by law enforcement agencies is providing a place for … Continued
Top Three Ways to Get the Most Out of a Bus Simulator Training Program
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Using immersive simulators for Bus Operator training has some obvious benefits, they allow you to: practice the mechanics of right and left-hand turns without the risks to safety or equipment, introduce foul-weather driving skills – even on a sunny day, practice situational awareness without endangering the public, review disablement and emergency procedures, and much more. … Continued
Three Training Tips to Ensure EV Bus Success
Published on April 20, 2023
Transit agencies are rightly concerned about deploying electric vehicles (EVs). According to Jason Francisco, Transportation Business Manager at FAAC Incorporated: “Everyone knows that an EV bus has a lot more torque than a conventional diesel bus, on top of a very different feel to the braking and deceleration. They know that creating a smooth and … Continued