14-04-2005 23:23									#31
	Tired of ads?

Heres an article about a game funded by the US Dept of Justice designed to teach police about issues related to racial profiling:

editlink didnt work)

"Police Profiling Game
April 11, 2005 - Public Policy Games, Social Games

NorthJersey.com reports that New Jersey State Police has commissioned a game to help state troopers understand and counteract racial profiling. It's a significant project, with $650,000 committed to WILL Interactive to develop the game.

I'm not sure how much of a game it will be. The article tells the story of a live shoot for the game -- "They are filming a new computer video game on a side street of Hammonton..." In this case they are filming one possible outcome of an altercation between the fictional Officer Martinez and Paul, an African American man.

The computer user will watch a scene unfold, then make choices about what to do next. In one version, Paul could show his ID without a fight or wind up with a face full of pepper spray and in the hospital. In another version, Martinez could decide to arrest the young men or first interview the person who made the call.
Given these clues, the gameplay sounds fairly rudimentary, with most of the detail wrapped up in intricately shot video clips that the player would choose between. Given the state's hope to help troopers "understand the complex dynamics of the public perception of racial profiling," it's a bit disappointing to see all that budget go into filming a few specific scenarios rather than programming a vastly larger multitude. Still, it's interesting to see a law enforcement game oriented toward protecting civil rights."

	14-04-2005 23:45									#32
	Support Apolyton buy from Amazon

The military have been using computer simulators for a long time, i'm surprised that other government 'forces' only seem to be catching up in this regaurd.

It Can be a very useful tool, not that it takes the place completely of real face to face training or role-play scenarios. But especialy with employees who have been injured etc, they can keep 'switched on' with these simulations.

Last edited by child of Thor on 14-04-2005 at 23:52

	15-04-2005 02:14									#33
	Support Apolyton, buy Galactic Civilizations

quote: Originally posted by child of Thor yes yes - cybering neo-cons smelling of pizza is not cool

And cybering neo-cons who don't smell of pizza?

Actually, don't answer that.

	15-04-2005 02:24									#34
	Support Apolyton or Terrorists Win

ok i wont post the obvious answer but you could give us another incredibly vague clue for gtg

	15-04-2005 02:58									#35
	Inflate your Upload Space

Will do so shortly.