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Phoenix police begin TASER 10 training; department plans precinct-based VR refreshers
Summary
Commander Sarah Garza told the subcommittee on March 5 that Phoenix has trained more than 250 officers on the TASER 10 device in a 10-hour course that includes virtual reality scenarios; patrol rollout is expected by the end of summer 2025 and full department training by summer 2026.
Commander Sarah Garza briefed the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee on March 5 about the department’s TASER 10 training program, which combines classroom instruction, hands-on practical exercises and virtual reality (VR) scenario training.
Garza said the TASER 10 training course is 10 hours long and includes the new department policy, de‑escalation tactics, decision-making models, and live drills. The device’s extended range and an audible…
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