Ogden, UT – The Ogden City Police Department is highlighting its ongoing investment in officer training aimed at improving public safety outcomes through communication, de-escalation, and crisis intervention. According to the department, its firearms training program is supported by extensive instruction designed to prepare officers for a wide range of real-world scenarios. Officials emphasized that effective use-of-force training extends beyond firearms proficiency and must include opportunities for officers to resolve incidents without physical force whenever possible. The department’s simulation training systems allow instructors to adjust scenarios in real time, escalating or de-escalating situations based on officer responses. This approach gives…
