In an outstanding display of collaboration, 41 students from St. This experiential learning event offered students the chance to act as protesters in a controlled training environment with Public Order Units from London Police, Windsor Police, and LaSalle Police. The students enthusiastically took on their roles, simulating various scenarios of civil unrest.
The training incorporated pyrotechnics, simulated explosions, and physical disobedience to create an intense, realistic environment where officers could practice de-escalation techniques and tactical response strategies. Windsor Police Deputy Chief Jason Crowley was at the simulation and said they like to utilize students at these training scenarios for numerous reasons.
It's a reality in policing, yet most people have not had the immersive experience that the students receive when participating in that or other police training. Clair College, the presence of college students in these training exercises greatly benefits police services and the communities they serve. By introducing a diverse range of role-playing "protesters," officers are exposed to a variety of realistic scenarios that they could encounter in actual public order situations.
For police commanders, it provides an opportunity to refine strategic decisions and evaluate response protocols in a controlled environment, ensuring their officers are well-prepared for real-life incidents. Our officers are trained to recognize cultural sensitivities like never before, to ensure our citizens are treated with respect and dignity. For the students, this unique opportunity to act out scenarios is an invaluable snapshot to the modern realities of policing, allowing them to experience the profession beyond the classroom.
Students also had the chance to connect with serving officers from three different police forces, as well as peers from other colleges, fostering relationships and expanding their professional networks. Police Foundations students get valuable 'protest' training. Recent News St. Success stories abound at St. First cohort of Battery Manufacturing students graduate from St. Newcomer women get taste of college life, skills training at St. View All News. Clair College students in a simulated public order training in London, Ont.
