The Effects of Camera Monitoring on Police Officer Performance in Critical Incident Situations: a MILO Range Simulator Study
Published on April 15, 2024
Abstract: Body-worn cameras (BWCs) continue to be adopted by law enforcement agencies around the world, yet how camera monitoring affects performance dimensions of policing in “critical incident” situations has received scant attention. We contribute to filling this gap. Guided by distraction-conflict theory from psychology, we conducted a laboratory experiment and used electrophysiological methods (EEG and … Continued
The Effects of Simulator Training on the Development of Creative Thinking in Law Enforcement Officers
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Abstract: The purpose of this exploratory study was to investigate the relationship between simulation training and police officers’ ability to think creatively in crises. The results of this study suggest that cognitive load could be affected by changing the manner in which the officers train in simulation. When a simulator curriculum is designed with the incorporation … Continued
Three Tactics to Ensure Effective De-Escalation Training
Published on April 9, 2024
Law enforcement officers and experts agree that de-escalation training is essential for the safety of both officers and the public. However, given trends in violent altercations with officers, many understandably wonder if current training approaches are sufficient and effective. Theo Chalogianis is Lead Police Officer at Michigan Medicine, with 25 years in law enforcement, … Continued
MILO Unveils Distinguished 2024 MILO Cognitive Advisory Board
Published on February 29, 2024
MILO Training Solutions, a leader in cutting-edge training solutions, proudly announces the formation of its prestigious 2024 MILO Cognitive Advisory Board, a collective of renowned experts and visionaries in the fields of learning and development, law enforcement, military, and academia. Chair of the Board Dr. Joy VerPlanck, a distinguished senior leader with over 25 … Continued
Trust-Building Campaign: Time For a Progress Check
Published on February 22, 2024
If you want public order, the public needs to cooperate with the police. Cooperation creates opportunities for information-sharing, leading to a safer environment where police can patrol safely without suspicion. And if you want the police to create a bond with the community where collaboration is reliable, there has to be a sense of … Continued
Preparing officers for Crisis Response
Published on December 1, 2023
Law enforcement officers across America face a staggering reality: a substantial portion of their calls involve mental health, a trend echoing nationwide statistics. Whether your department serves a small town or a large urban metropolis, your officers and co-responders are responding to calls involving community members in mental health crises daily. Within this landscape, … Continued
FAAC Incorporated supports US Army’s Soldier Virtual Trainer phase II prototype
Published on November 15, 2023
Ann Arbor, Michigan – November 15 2023 – FAAC Incorporated, a member of Arotech Corporation’s Training and Simulation Division (ATSD), announces the award of US Army Soldier Virtual Trainer (SVT) Phase II to CAE, with FAAC as a contributing team member to the solution. Following a competitive Phase I, with two teams selected to … Continued
County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health and MILO Collaborate to Transform Simulation Training in Behavioral Health Intervention
Published on August 1, 2023
MILO is excited to announce a collaboration with the county of Santa Clara Behavioral Health on the development of new simulation training content focused on behavioral health response. These scenarios address the complexities of behavioral health response, providing law enforcement, clinical social workers, and clinicians to train effectively on the MILO Range simulator. “We … 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
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