Towards a conversational-driven scenario-based multimedia training system

Police work is often dialogue-critical, team-based and procedurally-driven. This paper presents a multimodal, scenario-based training model that can be used to train new police recruits. It is designed to improve the recruits' decision making process, while emphasizing the importance of close collaboration between partners when resolving potentially hostile situations. The model utilizes cost-effective, dialogue-driven, interactive video technology. The benefits of applying such a model to police training in Victoria, Australia, is presented and discussed.