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31| O akville B eaver | T hursday,S eptem ber 20,2018 insidehalton.com Thursday to Sunday 20-23 SEPTEMBER 80 UPTO 80% IN SAVINGS! @2269 FAIRVIEW STREET BURLINGTON, ON carbines - something they previously had to do off- site. It's big enough that trainers will be able to drive vehicles right inside to set up scenarios that more closely approximate what an officer might ex- perience in the real world. The sound and lighting systems in the range are elaborate, featuring 24 speakers and about 18 rows of lighting, controlled by a panel that allows trainers to design their own scenar- ios. "The lighting system can be adjusted to simulate any environment," ex- plained Bradley, sounding eager to get started in the new facility. "From total darkness to dusk, to fully lit. There's audio features so we can run dialogue, music and sound effects through the audio system and incorporate that as well." The new facility also has a top-notch heating, ventilation and air condi- tioning system, something that doesn't seem like such a big deal until you put it in perspective. "Any time you shoot a weapon, you're creating a small explosion and get- ting the byproducts of that," explained Bradley. "You want a decent system that is able to evacuate all that stuff." Bradley's team includes 10 trainers who work on various portfolios and six that focus on use-of-force training. He explained that all sworn officers in Onta- rio must complete requali- fication training for theirfication training for theirf handgun once a year, but because of the particular schedule in Halton, offi- cers here train in the shooting range twice in that period. Officers in tac- tical rescue and other spe- cialized units more likely to use their guns get fur- ther training. Bradley says the combi- nation of the technical sys- tems and the extra capaci- ty will go a long way to- ward preparing officers for interactions with the pub- lic. "Any time you try to re- create reality and put offi- cers in situations they might encounter on the road, they're better equipped when they en- counter those and you'll get a better result." HOME ON THE RANGE The new Halton Police shooting range is double the size of its predecessor. Here are its particulars: Stalls: 10Length: 50 metresTrainers: 16Speakers: 24Row of lights: 18 HRPS tactical officers, from left, Jessie Martin and Lance Broderick make use of the service's new firing range with their carbine C8 semi-automatic rifles. The firing range in the new police headquarters facility, which opens to the public Sept. 24, can accommodate a variety of firearms, including pistols and rifles. Graham Paine/Metroland Continued from page 30 Got plans for the weekend? FIND MORE LOCAL EVENTS AT INSIDEHALTON.COM