SCENARIO-BASED
JUDGEMENT TRAINING
FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND PRIVATE-SECTOR TEAMS
Force Focus, LLC delivers portable, simulator-based training that helps officers, security teams, healthcare staff, and private-sector personnel make better decisions under pressure.
Led by Sgt. Chuck Swisher
14,000+ HOURS
training officers and security professionals
PENNSYLVANIA STATE
Certified Firearms Instructor
Ti TRAINING
Master Instructor Certification
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT HALL OF FAME
Life Saving Award recipient
AMERICAN RED CROSS
Law Enforcement Hero honoree
The Training Gap: Addressing the Need for Realistic, Physiological Response Training
Traditional classroom training can explain what to do, but it rarely prepares people to make decisions under stress. Force Focus closes that gap through realistic, computer-based branching scenarios that require participants to assess, communicate, decide, and respond in real time.
Each scenario creates an opportunity to practice judgment, de-escalation, threat recognition, communication, and post-incident decision-making in a controlled environment.
The Solution: Rigorous Simulator-Based Training
To effectively learn how to manage these natural physiological responses, officers need to experience them in a controlled training environment. However, in the interest of officer safety and citizen protection, it is not feasible to escalate real-life situations simply for the purpose of training. This is where simulator-based training fills the void.
Advancements in technology now make it possible to replicate the stress, emotions, and decision-making pressures of real-world encounters—without the risks of injury or escalation. Simulator-based training immerses officers in realistic, high-pressure scenarios, allowing them to practice responding to threats while experiencing the physiological responses (such as stress and adrenaline) that are typical during actual use-of-force encounters. This method of training is crucial for developing effective decision-making and emotional regulation skills under pressure.
The Benefits of Simulator-Based Training
How many times have you wished you could “redo” a situation to make a better decision? With simulator-based training, that is now possible. This technology enables officers to practice their responses and decision-making in realistic scenarios—and to repeat the process as often as needed. This repetitive practice helps officers build confidence and improve their performance, so they are better prepared for real-world situations.
In today’s ever-evolving law enforcement landscape, simulator-based training is becoming an essential tool for agencies committed to ensuring their staff is fully prepared for the challenges they will face on the job.
Sergeant Chuck Swisher brings over a decade of dedicated service in law enforcement, joining the field in 2009 following nearly 20 years in private security, where he trained personnel extensively across the East Coast. Since 2005, he has accumulated over 14,000 hours of hands-on experience training officers in both private security and law enforcement settings.
Sergeant Swisher holds certifications as a firearms instructor for pistol, rifle, and shotgun from the Pennsylvania State Police. He has also achieved the distinction of "Master Instructor" in the Training Lab Use-of-Force Simulation System, certified by Ti Training Corp in Golden, Colorado. His background includes comprehensive training and extensive practical experience in Use of Force and Force-on-Force incidents.
In recognition of his service, Sgt. Swisher has been inducted into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame, receiving their Life Saving Award. He is also honored as a Law Enforcement Hero by the American Red Cross.
