Sanford Police use local indoor theme park training facility for unique training
Sanford Police get new high tech training
The Sanford Police Department now gets the chance to train in a new interactive high tech facility. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay got the chance to check it out and talk about the importance of this training.
SANFORD, Fla. - Sanford police have partnered with a local company called Decision Tactical to add another element to their training program.
The new facility
Decision Tactical combines entertainment with education to provide civilians with survival and combat tips. With a restaurant and bar indoors, it’s a unique outing for people.

Interactive training walls and screens at Decision Tactical
"How would you deal with a crisis situation where there was a home invasion or an active assailant or something of that nature?" Remo Eyal, Decision Tactical Co-Founder, said.
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They also operate as a tactical training facility for law enforcement.
Their motto, "Save Lives. Bridge Divides.," is aimed at teaching law enforcement how to safely and efficiently act while eliminating prejudice.

Decision Tactical co-founder Remo Eyal
"We really focus on bias-free policing," Decision Tactical co-founder Remo Eyal said.
In addition to that, Eyal said they also strive to provide an experience that allows civilians to understand what police officers often deal with.
Sanford Police take part in high-tech training
What they're saying:
"The average citizen, they don't get an opportunity to see what an officer encounters on a daily basis," Sanford Police’s Deputy Chief Trekelle Perkins said.
The facility is host to many different rooms and gadgets to simulate real-life situations. Patrons and trainees use prop weapons to navigate areas with interactive screens and obstacles.

Sanford Police’s Deputy Chief Trekelle Perkins
Perkins said the versatility of the exercises is crucial in their training.
"They are able to train in an environment that looks similar to what they are—they actually patrol in," he said.

Interactive training walls and screens at Decision Tactical
The interactive walls and screens include digital suspects and citizens who may or may not comply with the orders given. From there, the participants must make split-second decisions to complete the simulation.
Beyond the benefits of versatility, Perkins said it also comes as a major financial benefit to the department, as they don’t have to pay for live ammunition.

Interactive training walls and screens at Decision Tactical
The digitally monitored weapons track how fast the triggers are pulled, how fast a weapon is pulled, accuracy of shots fired, etc.
"It allows our trainers to actually determine what our officers are doing [incorrectly], and correct that behavior or those mistakes in a sterile environment," he said. "I do believe other agencies can benefit from this type of training."
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The Source: The information in this article comes from reporting done by FOX 35's Chris Lindsay.