UPD Force Simulator Relocation: Plew Building
Description of Request
Submitted By: University Facilities Management
University Facilities Management is preparing for upcoming development along 7th Avenue
for future academic facilities to support the University's mission. The entire Facilities
operation, including Work Control and campus trades functions, will be relocated,
and consolidated to make way for new building construction. Faculty Court has been
identified as the new location for these operations; therefore, Campus Planning has
inventoried space within Faculty Court and the Records Management Building and has
been working with each occupant to identify relocation opportunities.
University Police Department (UPD) requires space to house their MILO Range use of
force and firearms simulator, an interactive video and graphics training simulation
system. Minimum room dimensions required are 23ft x 20ft, but recommended room dimensions
are 35ft x 30ft. This system and its use will generate some noise as it includes both
surround and directional sound to enhance the realism of the scenarios. Officers will
also engage the scenarios with real world commands just as they would on any scene
today. Having a small adjacent space to cover classroom topics prior to scenario engagement
would also be a plus. The southernmost bay in the Plew Building is a large garage
bay that has enough ceiling clearance to accommodate the simulator. A few minor adjustments
will need to be made, including installing light blocking shades and a door lock,
but this location is ideal because of its security and size. The current E-Waste operations
that occur in that space are being relocated elsewhere within the Plew building.
Resolution
Date: April 7, 2023
Space Management Committee has approved the allocation of the south garage bay of the Plew Building for use by UPD for the force simulator.