Dr. Bryant T. Marks
“We are excited about this technology because immersive experiences have been shown to have profound impact on thinking and behavior,” said Dr. Bryant T. Marks, associate professor at Morehouse College and founder and principal trainer at the National Training Institute on Race and Equity. “This technology, in combination with strong anti-bias training, has the potential to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in policing,”
Trainer will utilize Jigsaw’s technology to create a virtual environment rich with conversational realism, virtual reality realism, and tactile usability. Morehouse will in turn study Trainer’s effect on officer empathy toward Black people and will use the technology to assist in its anti-bias training program.