Use of augmented reality or virtual reality technologies in MPS training

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.22.024992

I note you seek access to the following information:

1. Do you currently use augmented reality or virtual reality technologies within the Metropolitan Police as a training tool for your workforce?

2. What virtual reality equipment do you hold with the Metropolitan Police? Specifically, what virtual reality headsets do you on hold on inventory, who supplied them, their make and model and quantity.

3. How much have you spent with the company Reality in Virtual Reality Limited, also known as Rivr Link in the following years and is the cost a recurring cost, i.e. are you required to pay an annual licence or were the costs a one off cost?

2018-2019
2019-2020
2020 -2021
2021 -2022
2022 to date

4. Do you hold any virtual reality technology companies on your preferred supplier list?

5. If so, who are they?

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

Q1 - Do you currently use augmented reality or virtual reality technologies within the Metropolitan Police as a training tool for your workforce?

No

Q2 - What virtual reality equipment do you hold with the Metropolitan Police? Specifically, what virtual reality headsets do you on hold on inventory, who supplied them, their make and model and quantity.

None

Q3 - How much have you spent with the company Reality in Virtual Reality Limited, also known as Rivr Link in the following years and is the cost a recurring cost, i.e. are you required to pay an annual licence or were the costs a one off cost?
2018-2019
2019-2020
2020 -2021
2021 -2022
2022 to date

0

Q4 - Do you hold any virtual reality technology companies on your preferred supplier list?

No

Q5 - If so, who are they?

N/A due to the answer provided above.