Empathy-based virtual reality training a ‘game changer’ for police (incl. video)

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“A new virtual reality (VR) training program is giving police officers the chance to virtually stand in someone else’s shoes.

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has launched a program to provide empathy-based training by simulating scenarios with people who are experiencing mental health issues.

Trainees use a VR headset to enter into a virtual world where they will have access to three different modules: autism, schizophrenia and suicide prevention.”

By John Lesavage/CBC News

Image & Video: Associated Press

Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/halton-police-virtual-reality-1.5376107