Identity Theft for Peace Officers

  • Over 15 million US residents have their identities stolen each year, with costs above $50 billion. Even though the thieves operate in plain sight,they are rarely caught.
  • This series of scenario-based, immersive simulations used a cognitive apprenticeship model to raise peace officers’ awareness of identity theft red flags and statutes.
  • Use the arrows to view sample screens. The text on the right describes the strategies used.