Episode 39 — Inside Peerless VR: How Enterprise-Grade Virtual Reality Is Transforming Law Enforcement Training

In this powerful episode of The Virtual Reality Reconstructionist, Dr. Roger Ryan Rider sits down with TJ Dishaw, CEO and founder of Peerless VR, to explore how next-generation virtual reality is reshaping police training, decision-making, and scenario-based instruction.

TJ shares the untold story behind building Peerless from the ground up, why outdated projector-based simulators no longer meet the needs of modern policing, and how immersive VR is filling critical gaps in communication, judgment, and real-world readiness.

Together, Ryan and TJ unpack:

• Why law enforcement agencies need enterprise-grade VR, not consumer-level hardware
• The practical limitations of traditional "shoot/don't-shoot" simulators
• How Peerless VR empowers trainers to build dynamic, open-ended scenarios customized to agency needs
• The role of hand tracking, modular systems, high-end optics, and hot-swap batteries in creating realistic training
• New opportunities for academies, patrol officers, jail staff, school safety programs, and community outreach
• The future of VR training, including environment builders, role-play enhancements, and scalable multi-SIM ecosystems
• How agencies can evaluate ROI and avoid common pitfalls when adopting VR platforms

If your department is exploring modern simulation tools, or if you're a trainer looking to strengthen judgment, communication, and de-escalation skills, this episode delivers a clear, honest look at what's possible with today's VR technology.

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Stay curious. Stay forward-thinking. And stay committed to building better training for the men and women who protect our communities.

Join host Dr. Roger Ryan Rider of Triple R Investigations as he sits down with VR pioneer Dr. Shannon Putman (Founder, Putman XR Consulting). With over a decade of immersive reality experience and having led the largest K-12 VR deployment in U.S. history, Shannon shares her journey from the classroom to large-scale implementation. We explore how VR is bridging education, athletic training, and public-safety simulations — especially how first-responder agencies and law enforcement can leverage immersive experiences to train for high-stakes incidents. Learn her practical insights into scaling devices, curating content, managing professional development, and designing realistic scenarios for learners of all kinds. If you're interested in how immersive tech is shaping the future of training and investigation, this episode is for you.

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In this powerful tribute episode of The Virtual Reality Reconstructionist, host Dr. Roger Ryan Rider reflects on decades of courage in the face of tragedy, from the University of Texas Tower shooting in 1966 to the Covenant School tragedy of today. Each name represents a story of bravery, compassion, and sacrifice, from police officers and teachers to veterans and civilians who stood tall when it mattered most.

Through cinematic storytelling and heartfelt narration, Dr. Rider honors the legacy of these heroes and the lessons they leave behind for us all. This episode is both a remembrance and a call to action, to prepare, to protect, and to live with courage in the moments that define us.

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A cinematic audio tribute honoring the heroes who faced tragedy with courage, from UT Tower to The Covenant School.

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