Criminals are starting to exploit the metaverse, says Interpol. So police are heading there too

Image credit: Getty / Cristina_Annibali_Krinaphoto. Article by Liam Tung. ZDNet – October 24, 2022.

The International Criminal Police Organization, aka Interpol, has launched its ‘global police Metaverse’ as part of an effort to train members how to police in a virtual world.

Last week, Interpol unveiled what it says is the “the first ever Metaverse specifically designed for law enforcement worldwide.” It says the “Interpol Metaverse” gives officers around the world the tools for cross-border knowledge sharing via avatars, and to take immersive training in forensic investigation and other policing activities. […]

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