... The Anchorage Assembly approved the federally funded contract on Tuesday for up to $202,000. The vendor is a Toronto-based startup called ChimeraXR. It markets its products as “modern, realistic and immersive tactical training systems.” ...
The federal grant for APD’s VR system was created as a result of federal legislation stemming from George Floyd's killing at the hands of Minneapolis police in 2020. ...
The Justice Department says the system can’t be used solely for tactical firearms training or use-of-force training. It must fit into a larger program that covers de-escalation, implicit bias and the duty to intervene when another officer uses excessive force. Patzke said those elements are continually reinforced in training for new and experienced officers. ...
See the full story here: https://alaskapublic.org/2024/08/30/anchorage-police-to-incorporate-virtual-reality-into-training-with-emphasis-on-de-escalation/