A US Army war simulation, adapted to prepare teachers for school shootings, will also allow participants to play the part of the gunman in a mock ‘active shooter’ situation.
There are six playable roles in the video game-like simulation – teacher, shooter, police officer, student, resource officer and administrative staff. Suspects can be both adults and children. The virtual program is due to be released free to schools in the coming weeks.
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The $5.6 million VR program called EDGE (Enhanced Dynamic Geo-Social Environment) was developed by the US Army and the Department of Homeland Security. Similar technology has previously been used to prepare soldiers for war
