I-Sim Wins PatrolSim Driving Simulator Order From San Antonio Police Department
28 July 1999
I-Sim Wins PatrolSim Driving Simulator Order From San Antonio Police DepartmentSALT LAKE CITY, July 27 -- I-Sim Corporation, a leading developer and manufacturer of driving-simulation equipment, today announced it has signed an agreement with the San Antonio Police Department to construct a PatrolSim(TM) driving simulator for the department. The system will be installed and ready for training in early September. I-Sim's PatrolSim is a new high-performance driving simulator that incorporates much of the sophistication of I-Sim's Century Series at a sub-$100,000 price point. The PatrolSim simulator is designed specifically for training police and other law enforcement officers in highly realistic scenarios. I-Sim's driving simulators allow police to practice, rehearse and train in a wide variety of situations, including rural, highway, suburban, and city environments. Geo-specific environments can also duplicate actual local streets and intersections to put officers in a virtual version of their own city or town. In addition, weather and traffic conditions can be programmed to match conditions comparable to those found in the surrounding area. "Many of the high-end capabilities available with our Century series simulators can also be found in our new PatrolSim series systems," said Reg Welles, CEO of I-Sim. "The new PatrolSim allows police departments and other training organizations to purchase a high-value simulator at a more affordable price." Using the PatrolSim, police officers can safely train in situations that range from high-speed freeway pursuits to gridlock traffic in city streets. The PatrolSim series simulator is capable of networking up to 10 simulators simultaneously in order to train officers in assisted scenarios. Such simulator training affords more consistent and repeatable training without putting people or equipment at risk. "Naturally, better trained officers reduce the risk of accidents," Welles said. "Furthermore, simulator-based training is a more effective and more cost-efficient method of driving training." "We selected I-Sim over the other driving simulator vendors after extensive research and testing," said Earnest Trevino, driving instructor for the San Antonio Police Department. "I-Sim's PatrolSim simulator represents the best buy in terms of high performance and affordable pricing. In addition, our calls to existing I-Sim customers confirm I-Sim's reputation for quality products and follow-through support after the sale." Headquartered in Salt Lake City, I-Sim Corporation is a leading developer of high-performance wheeled-vehicle simulators for driver training in the law enforcement, trucking, military, research and emergency-vehicle markets. I-Sim's simulators provide highly realistic driving experiences without the risk and expense associated with real-world training. For more information about I-Sim and its products, visit the company's web site at http://www.i-sim.com or call 1-888-259-ISIM. I-Sim is a registered trademark of I-Sim Corporation. All other trade names or marks are the properties of their respective owners.