Investigating Virtual Reality For The College Of Policing

22nd July 2022

A case study of our recent work for the College of Policing on the use of virtual reality (VR) headsets in police training.

In February 2022 we were commissioned by the College of Policing to gather evidence and insights on the use of virtual reality (VR) headsets in police training.

To do this, we reviewed relevant literature and consulted 19 experts, including academics and practitioners from the UK and overseas.

Our report:

Reviewed where VR has been trialled by police forces in the UK and internationally.

Outlined the current state of evidence and considerations for using VR in police training.

Suggested next steps for the sector on VR applications for training
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