Virtual Reality Utilized for Police De-Escalation Training
On 5/20/21 at 10:56 AM EDT
An Indiana police department is using virtual reality to train its officers on how to de-escalate dangerous situations that could end in injuries or fatalities.
The Greenfield Police Department in central Indiana demonstrated the new technology on Wednesday as an officer showed local media a virtual simulation of a situation that police would be expected to de-escalate.
Fox 59 reported that the virtual reality training system provided by Evolution VR began in the spring, and allowed police trainers to see where officers can improve their de-escalation responses.
Speaking to Fox59 on Wednesday, Greenfield Police Capt. Chuck McMichael said the technology allowed the force to quickly put officers in a range of scenarios. Sometimes de-escalation skills are not going to work, and you have people who are set on doing bad things, he added. Sometimes using force of some type, or whatever level, is g
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Police: Ring in New Year’s safely
12/31/20 6:25 AM
HANCOCK COUNTY Pandemic or not, bad weather or not, local law enforcement officials say they will be on the lookout for impaired drivers New Year’s Eve.
While officials expect most people will end up staying home, they know others will head out to ring in the new year.
“Yes, we will have extra patrols on New Year’s Eve for Operation Pull Over,” said Capt. Chuck McMichael, public information officer for the Greenfield Police Department.
While McMichael noted there are many things to consider when trying to stay safe this holiday season, sober driving should be at the top of the list tonight.