Counter-terrorism police get real training from virtual terrorists
What if you could save an airport from terrorists, escape insurgents in South Sudan, and rescue civilians in an underground station all in one morning? With modern technology, the ability to recreate these scenarios within virtual and augmented reality is here, and we’re using it to help train counter-terrorism officers and aid workers. Historically, such training would be provided through classroom and online exercises and real-world training scenarios. But with these new technologies, we’re able to enhance decision making, situational awareness, and emotional resilience during dangerous, threat-to-life scenarios. Working alongside law enforcement agencies and United Nations organizations, our research…
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