MILO Employees Earn 3 Year Certification With Sig P320 Armorers Course
Published on July 26, 2021
To lead off a new staff training and education initiative, MILO service, training, and sales staff attended the Sig P320 Armorers Course. Attending alongside a representative from the Massachusetts Police Training Council and the Brighton Police Department, MILO staff became certified on the SIG SAUER P320 pistol, a firearm often seen and utilized in … Continued
Understanding Adolescent Brains and Training to Keep Kids Safe
Published on July 13, 2021
No police officer ever wants to be involved in a call where a child gets hurt. And yet, over the last 6 years, at least 111 children have been killed by police in the U.S according to the Washington Post. Just this year, 13-year-old Adam Toledo was killed by an officer on March 29 … Continued
Scott County Sheriff’s Office Complete Firearms Simulator Training
Published on June 25, 2021
Article published by: News-Graphic, Georgetown, KY By: Kyle Woosley Officer-involved shootings have received an increase in national attention over the last few years. In an effort to keep deputies well-trained for these scenarios, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office has been training with simulated technology. According to the Washington Post, Kentucky has had more than … Continued
Creative Thinking—It’s Not just for De-Escalation
Published on May 3, 2021
By Dr. Joy VerPlanck and Todd Fletcher We’re in a new era in law enforcement. Widespread calls for police reform are forcing policy makers, agency leaders, and instructors to adapt with new ways of doing the same job—in an environment that is definitely not the same as it once was. For instance, consider how … Continued
How Does an Officer Mistake a Gun for a Taser?
Published on April 30, 2021
How does an officer mistake a gun for a Taser? This question has been ricocheting around the Internet this last week as citizens, outraged, watch another deadly video, and hear the panic in an officer’s voice as she recognizes the horrific error she has made. The answer to this question is as complex … Continued
New MPD Firing Range is a Go
Published on April 14, 2021
More than a decade after the Maryville Police Department closed its firing range for wastewater treatment plant expansion on Wheeler Road, it’s set to build a new one at 410 Home Ave., before 2021 is out. Maryville City Council this week unanimously approved a bid for the most qualified contractor to build the range … Continued
NFL Alumni and Law Enforcement Officers Gather Together on the MILO Field
Published on April 8, 2021
There are only a few high-intensity professions that include hostile adversaries, a high threat of injury, and often unfriendly media attention. Not only are these professions difficult while performing—they have lingering effects in the home and when transitioning to new careers. The impact of this kind of mental stress on individuals and families among … Continued
Breaking News: Active Shooters and the Actions We Can Take Right Now
Published on April 1, 2021
It seems like there are daily Breaking News stories of yet another active shooter situation, while innocent people are in harm’s way as they are going to work, picking up groceries, eating dinner, visiting the doctor, getting gas, taking the kids to daycare, going to school. It is easy to feel helpless and angry … Continued
MILO Kicks off New Outreach Program with Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops
Published on March 23, 2021
With a focus on the whole officer, MILO’s new holistic approach reimagines outreach potential for community—and officer—wellness and safety. The MILO-Cognitive division, evidence-based curriculum, and outreach training resources built on the foundation of cognitive research, recently formed a partnership with the makers of the Emmy Award-winning HBO documentary ERNIE & JOE: CRISIS COPS. The … Continued
Live, Virtual, Cognitive—The New MILO
Published on March 16, 2021
New logo, new divisions, new partners — and the same attention to detail and customer support that has made MILO a leader in simulation training systems since 1994. 2020 was a unique and challenging year for law enforcement agencies, but MILO has remained committed and successful in our mission to ensure the best, most effective … Continued