We've seen law enforcement use VR technology in a variety of unique and fun ways, from de-escalation education to non-lethal weapons training. NOW, INTERPOL IS ALSO TAKING ADVANTAGE OF IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY.
Recently, Interpol announced its metaverse team at the 90th Interpol Congress, and the Interpol metaverse is now "fully operational", and relevant information is available from the international police force's cloud service.
The metaverse Interpol headquarters appears to be a shared virtual reality space that allows registered police to connect with officials around the world in virtual entertainment at the headquarters of the Interpol General Secretariat. Visitors can also expand their knowledge by attending immersive training sessions covering a variety of policing topics, including forensic investigations.
Interpol Secretary General Jürgen Stock said: "For many, the metaverse seems to herald an abstract future, but the questions it raises are those that have always inspired Interpol to support our member states in fighting crime and making the world, virtual or not, safer for those who live in it." We may be entering a new world, but our commitment remains the same. ”
INTERPOL tested its metaverse Interpol headquarters in a live demonstration, where a group of students underwent a training course led by experts from the Interpol Capacity Building and Training Bureau. After presentations on travel document validation and passenger screening, the students were tasked with equipping a simulated airport with virtual control points.
Madan Oberori, Executive Director of Technology and Innovation at Interpol, said: "The metaverse has the potential to change every aspect of our daily lives, with a huge impact on law enforcement. In order for the police to understand the metaverse, we need to experience it. ”
According to the World Economic Forum, the metaverse in its current form can deal with a variety of threats, from social engineering scams to violent extremism. At this year's Annual Meeting in Davos, the World Economic Forum launched an initiative with Microsoft, Meta and others to manage the metaverse.
"By identifying these risks from the outset, we can work with stakeholders to develop the necessary governance framework and cut them off before the future crime market is fully formed," says Madan Oberori. Only by engaging in these dialogues now can we build an effective response. ”