Course Details

Basic Crisis Negotiations

Course Hours: 40.0 Hours

Course Description

This is a basic level course designed for law enforcement and corrections personnel, mental health professionals, supervisors / team leaders and commanders who are assigned to, work with, or oversee the functions of a crisis/hostage negotiations team. This course is also appropriate for law enforcement and corrections personnel who aspire to join a crisis/hostage negotiations team. This curriculum is designed to meet the standards set forth by the National Council of Negotiations Associations for a basic course of study for police crisis/hostage negotiators. Although it is a "basic" course, it represents a robust and comprehensive view of the most likely negotiation problems and best techniques to resolve them peacefully. It is suitable for experienced negotiators desiring a refresher course.

Training Outcomes

Students will have a comprehensive view of the most likely negotiation problems and best techniques to resolve them peacefully.

Prerequisites

Students must be Sworn full-time law enforcement personnel, corrections officers, mental health professionals, Fire/EMS, supervisors / team leaders and commanders who are assigned to, work with, or oversee the functions of a crisis/hostage negotiations team.

Who Should Attend

Anyone whom aspires to join a crisis/hostage negotiations team.

Special Notes

** Payment made directly to NTOA **