SPI Training Research and Innovative Simulation Center
Evidence based training. Immersive scenarios. Improvement through research.
What is SPI TRAINS?
The Southern Police Institute’s Center for Training, Research & Innovative Simulation (SPI TRAINS) helps agencies improve performance in situations ranging from specialized investigations to daily officer interactions. At SPI TRAINS, our goal is simple: we provide training and research that improve real-world outcomes.
SPI TRAINS was launched with the generous support of the J. Allen Lamb & Edward S. Pocock III Foundation, whose foundational gift made it possible to build a center dedicated to evidence-based training and applied research in policing.
The center was built through a partnership between a University of Louisville policing researcher, a theatre arts professor, and practitioners who needed immersive scenarios that bring training material to life. Together, we create evidence-based training instruction paired with realistic scenarios where officers practice skills, receive feedback, and build confidence before returning to the field.
SPI TRAINS classes are evidence-based, evaluated regularly, and can be tailored to your agency’s needs.
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