Hostage Negotiations & Crisis Intervention, Phases I & II

Certification

This course is certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

Training Mandates

• Civil Rights (0.5 hrs.)
• Constitutional Use of Law Enforcement Authority (4.5 hrs.)
• Crisis Intervention (0.5 hrs.)
• Emergency Medical Response Training & Certification (1.0 hr.)
• Human Rights (1.0 hr.)
• Legal Updates (0.5 hrs.)
• Officer Wellness/Mental Health (1.0 hr.)
• Procedural Justice (6.5 hrs.)
• De-escalation Techniques (12.0 hrs.) & (6.0 hrs.) Scenario Based
• Officer Safety Techniques (2.5 hrs.) & (2.0 hrs.) Scenario Based

Description

This course provides comprehensive instruction on the theory and practical application of hostage negotiation techniques, covering key aspects like active listening, rapport building, managing demands, understanding hostage-taker psychology, team dynamics, and legal considerations, with a focus on de-escalating crisis situations and prioritizing hostage safety through simulated scenarios and practical exercises.   This is phase I & II of a three phase curriculum.

Topics

• Required/Suggested Equipment
• Fundamentals of Hostage Negotiation
• Active Listening
• Legal Issues
• Tactical Communications
• Special Responses
• Tactical Teams
• Negotiating w/ Inadequate Personalities
• Law Enforcement Response
• Corrections
• Special Groups
• Managing Demands
• Stress Management

Instructors

Deadline

Please register for this course by March 24.