{Moblie Tactical Weapons Simulator}                

POST has taken delivery of a brand new Mobile Tactical Weapons Simulator. This training tool provides the technology to give police officers training in use of force situations. It allows officers to test their evaluation and decision-making skills. It also allows for sharing of experience when critiquing the training. In addition to the opportunity to develop decision-making skills, the Simulator can be utilized to improve an officer's skill with the use of force tools that they carry. The use of spray is incorporated into the program as well as verbal communication skills.

Critical Incident Management Program
Police instructors setting up the model city used in the Critical Incident Training Program.  A new program initiated by POST (2001) providing realistic and challenging scenarios for managing emergency situations.

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Groundbreaking Ceremony December 16, 2002 
Renovations and improvements to the Connecticut Police Academy begin. The grant will go toward construction of additional dorm space, additional classrooms, a field house, renovations to existing spaces, and additional parking.

In attendance (left to right):

Chief Anthony J. Salvatore, Sr., Cromwell Police Department, Vice Chairman of Council
Chief Edmund H. Mosca, Old Saybrook Police Department
T. William Knapp, Executive Director, Police Officer Standards and Training Council
Chief Thomas E. Flaherty, Milford Police Department, Chairman of Council
Chief Douglas L. Dortenzio, Wallingford Police Department
Captain Vincent McSweeney, Commanding Officer, Connecticut State Police Training Program
Chief Thomas J. Sweeney, Glastonbury Police Department

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