Bucks County, PA utilizes virtual reality simulations for police crisis intervention training

Bucks County, PA VR simulations crisis intervention training

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Bucks County is utilizing virtual reality simulations to provide police officers with crisis intervention training. Police officers enroll in a 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program designed to help participants better understand mental health crises that residents may experience from their perspective. Participants use HTC Vive VR goggles to engage in realistic scenario-based learning in order to improve their responses when working with people experiencing a mental health crisis.

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Bucks County, PA

County in Pennsylvania

United States

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Bucks County, Pa., Taps Virtual Reality for Crisis Training

Crisis intervention training in Bucks County, Pa., now utilizes virtual reality to give police officers a more realistic view into interactions that involve individuals with mental health challenges.

Bedminster Twp. Police Train Virtually with Crisis Intervention Team

The Bucks County Crisis Intervention Team use of virtual reality training is extending to a fourth location: Bedminster Township.

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