Editor’s note: Quotes and certain details are drawn from reporting by Boca Daily News.
Lauren’s House: See how Boca Raton PD uses a modular Action Target TAC House for scenario-based training—from low-light reps to team coordination (From Boca Daily News).
Boca Raton, Florida—Boca Raton Police Department has added a new training system to its toolbox: an indoor Action Target TAC House formally named Lauren’s House, honoring Officer Lauren Kresse. Funded by the Boca Raton Police Foundation, the TAC House is already increasing high-quality reps that translate into faster decisions and tighter coordination, so officers step into the next call better equipped and better prepared.
Below are the core design and training features of Boca Raton PD’s TAC House—the elements that make it modular, realistic, and ready for rapid scenario work.
Image courtesy of Boca Raton Police Services Department.
Rangemaster Officer Michael Porter summed up the philosophy: “We mix it up, figure out the problem, then mix it up again,” so officers encounter challenges inside the house before they face them on the street. By cycling layouts and variables, instructors convert reps into confident execution that holds up under stress.
Image courtesy of Boca Raton Police Services Department.
Inside the TAC House, trainers build full decision loops that force officers to identify, communicate, and act under pressure, so judgment improves alongside accuracy (Boca Daily News).
Confidence grows when officers solve complex problems together. Creativity and teamwork are encouraged, and yes, training can be fun. “We added the ‘F word’ to training, and the word is ‘fun,’” said Porter (Boca Daily News). That matters for engagement, retention, and performance when it counts. The TAC House gives instructors the tools to build that culture while keeping the focus on officer safety and preparedness.
Because the TAC House is modular and reconfigurable, patrol and specialty teams can train on the same scene from different roles, tightening communications and standardizing TTPs across the department.
Image courtesy of Boca Raton Police Services Department.
Because Lauren’s House sits indoors, training continues regardless of weather or time. Consistent access supports low-light blocks during daytime and increases the annual number of quality reps. More reps mean stronger decision-making, better team flow, and a steady return on the Foundation’s investment—in line with Action Target’s mission to improve readiness across law enforcement agencies.
Image courtesy of Boca Raton Police Services Department.
Fast resets and flexible floor plans let instructors convert current events into actionable reps, compare approaches, and scale difficulty without losing training time.
Naming the facility “Lauren’s House” honors Officer Lauren Kresse, a 20-year Boca Raton Police Department veteran and U.S. Air Force veteran, who passed in January 2024 after a courageous fight with cancer. Colleagues remember her as a steady mentor and consummate professional. Every scenario reset acknowledges her example and the community’s support through the Boca Raton Police Foundation, reaffirming a training culture grounded in service, teamwork, and readiness.
A purpose-built Action Target TAC House connects design, access, and curriculum into a measurable readiness gain for the community Boca Raton PD serves.
Source: Boca Daily News, “New Boca Raton Police TAC House Simulates Real-World Challenges.”
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