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POST has developed 28 Regional Skills Training Centers (RSTCs)
to provide a cost effective way to meet the perishable skills
training needs of more than 60,000 sworn officers. Each site is
equipped with Law Enforcement Driving Simulators (LEDS), Force
Options Simulators (FOS), skid training cars and platforms, training
mannequins, computers, LCD projectors and other related training
equipment. Implementation costs for each site are about $603,000.
Total equipment costs to date are approximately $15,000,000.
The intent of this program is to place an RSTC within one hour's
driving time of every California law enforcement agency. In addition
to the fixed locations, there are mobile FOS and
LEDS systems that take simulation training to agencies located
in remote areas of the state. The cost of delivering the training
is absorbed by POST through contracts with the presenters. The
average tuition for each four-hour course is $79.00.
Studies have shown that incidents involving Perishable Skills
make up the majority of law enforcement and civilian deaths, injuries
and resulting legal claims. The same studies show that after two
years without refresher training, those skills begin to deteriorate.
Perishable Skills for peace officers have been identified as driving,
tactical firearms, force options, arrest and control, and verbal
communications.
The LEDS and FOS provide a series of simulations based on real
situations encountered by California peace officers. The officer
trainees hone judgment and decision making skills in a safe environment
while faced with the distractions (lights, sirens, radio calls,
partners, suspects, and citizens) that occur in the real world.
The skidcar trainers, mannequins, and other equipment focus on
psychomotor training.
For additional information about the RSTC program:
For more information on the Regional Skills Training Centers, contact
Bryon Gustafson at 916.227.4887 or by email at bryon.gustafson@post.ca.gov.
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