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TJ shares the untold story behind building Peerless from the ground up, why outdated projector-based simulators no longer meet the needs of modern policing, and how immersive VR is filling critical gaps in communication, judgment, and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

Peerless VR Website: https://www.peerlessvr.com/ Learn more about TRI training & AR/VR consulting: https://www.triplerinvestigations.com/

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