BCTC Correctional Scenario Training Building

"The addition of the new corrections scenario facility is just the first step as the program continues to develop new training curricula and instructional strategies – for both sworn and non-sworn personnel," Art Turner, dean of Instruction, Public Safety Education & Training, said. "The continued review and development of the program is a central component to increase the quality and efficiency of training within the academies. These improvements will lead to continued professionalism in the field and better preparedness for employment while allowing for degree advancement and higher retention among officers.

"While scenario training is becoming additionally available to academies and training units, most are web and/or computer-based, using video and interactive computer-based modules to deliver virtual corrections training. MVC and RSO have built a facility that will support live-action scenario training in order to better prepare deputy sheriffs, corrections deputies, and jailers to more effectively respond to encounters with inmates within jail facilities. Experiential and interactive corrections scenario training will provide recruits and staff the opportunity to work through real-life scenarios in order to sharpen judgment and decision making within correctional facilities."