Police officers in Northern Ireland have gained insight into the world of autism through a virtual reality experience. The initiative, developed by individuals with autism, aims to increase understanding and empathy towards those with neurological differences. The chief constable highlighted the past failures in understanding autism and emphasized the importance of initiatives like this. The virtual reality experience simulates being brought into custody, including sensory aspects like lights, noises, smells, and textures.
Police in Northern Ireland have had a major learning experience after taking a walk in the steps of those with autism, the chief constable has said. Jon Boutcher was among 120 officers of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to get a glimpse into the world of the neurologically diverse ahead of Autism Acceptance Week. The chief constable said those with autism have been “failed” in the past due to a lack of understanding of such conditions.
It came during a visit of the Training 2 Care UK Autism Virtual Reality Experience Bus to Belfast – an initiative developed by those with autism which immerses users through the journey of being brought into custody with flashing lights, noises and sensory aspects such as smells and texture
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