b'T he Police Foundation is working with the Department at both the citywide and local levels to ensure Neighborhood Policings continued success as it is implemented in all precincts and commandsthroughout the city.Engaging youth is an essential part of Neighborhood Policing. The NYPD and the New York City Police Foundation working with local young people have developed an innovative new program calledOPTIONSto engage at-risk youth with police officers in a positive way that provides young people with the tools to successfully navigate the realities of city life.OPTIONSemploys cutting edge virtual reality technology to illustrate the link between positive interactions and beneficial outcomes.The curriculum develops emotional intelligence, emphasizesde-escalation and features virtual reality-based scenarios 74'