Article 1KZ38 Can virtual reality training for US police help stop officer-involved shootings?

Can virtual reality training for US police help stop officer-involved shootings?

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Ava Kofman
from Technology | The Guardian on (#1KZ38)

Hundreds of centers across the US are using virtual reality to train officers to shoot more accurately - and also help them to decide whether to shoot at all

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