VirTra announced that the Nashville Police Department in Nashville, Georgia, has been selected as the 2025 Taskforce Santa finalist, awarding the department a V‑100 portable simulator, a full software suite, and one year of service and warranty, with delivery scheduled for early January 2026.
The announcement, made on December 11, 2025, marks a key milestone in VirTra’s strategy to broaden its customer base beyond large federal agencies. The Taskforce Santa program, which received more than 140 submissions nationwide, is designed to provide realistic use‑of‑force and de‑escalation training to agencies that face budget and space constraints.
The Nashville Police Department, a 17‑officer municipal agency serving a rural community, cited a strong need for modern training tools. The V‑100 simulator’s portability and realistic scenarios will help the department improve decision‑making and de‑escalation skills without requiring a large training footprint.
VirTra’s recent financial results provide context for the significance of the award. In the third quarter of 2025, the company reported revenue of $5.3 million, down 29 % from $7.5 million in the same period last year, and a net loss of $0.4 million versus a net income of $0.6 million a year earlier. The decline was largely driven by delays in government sector funding, which have weighed on the company’s top line.
CEO John Givens said the Taskforce Santa award “highlights the nationwide shift toward frequent, in‑house simulation training as a practical requirement for public safety.” He added that the Nashville Police Department’s “strong need for modern training and a plan to integrate it meaningfully into their program” underscores VirTra’s commitment to supporting smaller agencies.
The award is expected to strengthen VirTra’s brand presence in the law‑enforcement training market and generate a case study that could lead to larger contracts. By demonstrating the value of its portable simulators in a small‑agency setting, VirTra positions itself to capture a broader share of the growing demand for in‑house training solutions.
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