Despite spending millions on virtual reality training designed to teach de-escalation, LAPD officers describe the experience as playing "Call of Duty" while police shootings remain steady.

FAU study immerses police officers in virtual reality training using a realistic mental illness scenario. Credit: Alex Dolce, Florida Atlantic University ...

Enter virtual reality. "Virtual reality actually opened up the training to 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” Master Cpl. Eckerd said. “We can train you.

To better prepare for reality, Baltimore police are using virtual reality tools — like headsets and video screens — as well as interactive scenarios to train officers for complicated situations.

BOCA RATON, Fla. — More than 70% of the officers who went through a virtual reality training session at a South Florida police department "somewhat agreed that VR training could improve police ...

A recent police training session in a suburban hotel ballroom utilized virtual reality to simulate active shooter scenarios, mass casualty situations, and de-escalation techniques. The training ...

Sgt. Phil Giacone of the Hoffman Estates Police Department, left, works with Officer Grant Mullin as they demonstrate how they’re incorporating virtual reality into officer training.

BRIGHTON, N.Y. — The Brighton Police Department is using virtual reality to help train its officers for high-stress situations. The department announced on Tuesday that it’s partnering with ...

Brighton, N.Y. (WHAM) — The Brighton Police Department recently demonstrated newly acquired virtual reality training equipment for 13WHAM. In a back conference room of the department's ...

The entire incident transpired within a small room in New Bedford Police Headquarters, usually set aside for lactating mothers employed by the department. Welcome to virtual reality police training.

– The Othello Police Department is hosting a “Street Smart Virtual Reality” event on Tuesday. The training, which will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., will utilize virtual reality headsets and ...

Exploration of a virtual reality exercise to help train police with responding to mental health crises in the community. Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health, 2024; DOI: 10.1002/cbm.2361 ...