TPD wraps up Citizens Academy with shooter simulation

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — The Troy Police Department held its sixth and final Citizens Police Academy session Thursday, culminating in a high-intensity simulation. 

After six weeks of training, participants navigated an active shooter scenario using Troy University’s Police Department VirTra firearms simulator. According to TUPD Sgt. Andrew Garrett, the system features more than 300 scenarios, each with…

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Citizen’s Police Academy offers behind-the-scenes look at TPD tech

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) – The Troy Police Department (TPD) continued its Citizen’s Police Academy Thursday evening by offering a look at the technology its officers use to investigate and solve crimes.

During the academy’s fifth session, officers explained how tools like drones and cameras are used in real-world investigations. TPD Detective Colton Johnson demonstrated how drones assist officers in the field,…

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