
Training Without Limits:
Redefining Marksmanship and Judgemental Training in British Policing
Today’s policing demands more than presence, it demands precision, restraint, and rapid judgement. Officers must not only control volatile situations, but also de-escalate them, often under extreme pressure and public scrutiny.
This dual need, to act decisively and think critically, has driven a shift in how police forces across the UK approach training. Increasingly, they are turning to virtual simulation to prepare officers not just for conflict, but for control.
De-escalation Under Pressure
Not every situation requires force, but every situation requires control. That’s where effective de-escalation begins. Whether it’s a domestic incident, a mental health crisis, or a volatile street encounter, officers need to be confident in their communication, clear in their commands, and calm under pressure.
Virtual systems provide dynamic, branching scenarios where officers must communicate, assess risk, issue commands, and decide whether, and how, to use force. These experiences sharpen both tactical thinking and emotional control, building muscle memory for real-world decisions.
Marksmanship that Builds More than Accuracy
Firearms skills remain essential, but it’s no longer just about hitting the target. It’s about knowing when to draw, what to aim at, and whether to shoot at all.
Virtual marksmanship training now incorporates environmental realism, weather, movement, elevation, along with advanced diagnostics. Officers can review their grip, trigger control, recoil, and even heart rate. The goal is not just accuracy, but accountability and confidence.
A Smarter Way to Train
Virtual training doesn’t replace live fire or classroom learning, it enhances them. Officers can train more frequently, more flexibly, and at a lower cost. And because the system records every action, instructors can review, debrief and improve performance in a way that simply isn’t possible on the range.
How InVeris Supports Police Training
At the forefront of this technology is InVeris Training Solutions, whose systems are designed specifically to support the complex, evolving needs of law enforcement:
● FATS® VR – Portable, 360° virtual reality system delivering fully immersive training focused on de-escalation, communication, and real-time decision-making.
● FATS® 100LE – High-fidelity marksmanship and judgemental training with intelligent diagnostics, coaching tools, and scenario playback for skill development.
● FATS® 180 – Three-screen immersive setup offering a 180° field of view, ideal for departments needing spatial awareness training in a more compact footprint.
● FATS® 300LE – A 300° wraparound training environment enabling multi-officer coordination, public order response, and complex threat scenario training.
● FATS® Live – Integrated live-fire training solution that brings the precision and realism of virtual scenarios into real-world ranges for a seamless training continuum.
● BlueFire® Weapons – Wireless, recoil-enabled simulators that mirror service weapons and less-lethal tools for safe, hands-on realism.
As the line between presence and precision becomes ever thinner, InVeris helps UK officers prepare, not just to respond, but to resolve.
“For nearly a half century, InVeris has served as the pioneer and leading innovator in firearms training, advancing human performance today as the world’s leading provider of technology-driven virtual reality and augmented reality training solutions. In short, we provide you with unequaled, totally immersive realism for superior retention to help make split-second, life-saving decisions the right decisions no matter what the situation.”
Mark Mears, Director, InVeris Training Solutions
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About InVeris
InVeris is the world leader for integrated live fire and virtual weapons training systems.
Headquartered in Suwannee, Georgia, InVeris is a leading-edge technology company at the forefront of advancing human performance. With nearly 100 years of innovation and performance data in live fire, virtual reality, and augmented reality training, only InVeris has everything it takes for people to make smarter decisions second nature, instantly, accurately, and safely. When needed most.
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FATS® VR
Bringing the power of proven experience, immersive scenarios, and realistic weapons to a 360° virtual training environment.
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Bringing the power of proven experience, immersive scenarios, and realistic weapons to a 180° virtual training environment.
Learn MoreFATS® 300LE
A 300° immersive training environment with high-definition and 5.1 surround sound.
Learn MoreAbout InVeris
InVeris is the world leader for integrated live fire and virtual weapons training systems.
Headquartered in Suwannee, Georgia, InVeris is a leading-edge technology company at the forefront of advancing human performance. With nearly 100 years of innovation and performance data in live fire, virtual reality, and augmented reality training, only InVeris has everything it takes for people to make smarter decisions second nature, instantly, accurately, and safely. When needed most.