Carl Sandburg College approves purchase of criminal justice VR simulator system
Carl Sandburg College's Criminal Justice Program will soon utilize a simulator to give students experiences in sceneries that law enforcement officials may encounter. The Board of Trustees last week approved a quote of $67,500 to purchase an Apex Officer Pro Training Simulator System, giving users a tool to test themselves in virtual reality. System operators can guide through different situations, such as traffic stops, domestic violence calls, and active shooter calls, giving users practice de-escalation tactics that help reduce the potential for higher levels of force to subdue a suspe...