Modern policing is increasingly shaped by technology: virtual simulators, body-worn cameras, AI-driven assessment tools, and conducted energy weapons. But as agencies invest heavily in gadgets promising enhanced safety and efficiency, are we neglecting the hands-on, pressure-tested skills that define real-world control and decision-making?
Join us on Tuesday, November 17 from noon to 1 p.m. (ET) for an engaging and insightful webinar led by Inspector Romolo Ranallo, Strategy and Innovation Division, Vancouver Police Department, that explores how police trainers and leaders can balance the benefits of emerging technologies with the real-world competencies required for effective use-of-force training.
This presentation offers a historical perspective on the growing tension between technological innovation and physical competency in use-of-force training. Drawing on empirical research, frontline experience, and instructional best practices, it challenges educators to critically evaluate what is being gained and lost in the shift toward technology-driven preparation.
Participants will explore strategies for balancing emerging technologies with foundational control tactics, scenario-based learning, and officer judgment under stress. Designed for training administrators, educators, and policy leaders, this session delivers candid insight from someone who has trained thousands of officers, helped developed the policies, and has seen firsthand what happens when the tools fail and the physical literacy gap goes unaddressed.
Please note that this presentation will be offered in English only and will be recorded but offered exclusively on our learning management system.
Meet our Presenter
Inspector Romolo Ranallo, Strategy and Innovation Division, Vancouver Police Department
Inspector Romolo Ranallo is one of Canada’s leading subject matter resources in police use-of-force training and an expert police firearms instructor. He has been with Vancouver Police Department for over 27 years and has developed more than a dozen training programs and earned over 20 certifications in firearms, tactics, and crisis intervention. He has presented at all the major police educator forums in the world and holds a Master of Science in Bioenergetics/Human Motor Performance from UBC.
Please register by Monday, November 16 at noon (ET).
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