The Basic Hostage Negotiation School scheduled for May 12 - 16th, 2008 has been cancelled. Questions should be directed to:
Detective Deanna Harris Oregon State Police Major Crimes Section 541-776-6114 ext. 247 deanna.harris@state.or.us
The Multnomah County SO is hosting the Public Agency Training Council Hostage Negotiators' Class. The class dates are from 05/05/08-05/09/08. For more information contact Deputy Matt Ingram.
Deputy Matt Ingram Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Negotiator/Work Crew 11540 NE Inverness Drive Portland, OR 97220 Cell 503-793-0141 matt.ingram@mcso.us
Several classes of interest to WSHNA members can be found at www.code4.org
Pearson-Radli & Associates offer a variety of training classes of benefit to both the novice and the experienced negotiator.
An Interactive Training CD is offered by Will Interactive (301-983-6006) in cooperation with the FBI’s Crisis Negotiation Unit has developed an interactive training CD entitled, "The Incident." "The Incident" puts you in the chair as the primary negotiator in a domestic violence stand off. Developed with the FBI's Crisis Negotiations Unit, "The Incident" is the first of two new WILL programs for the law enforcement community. You arrive at the scene of a barricade situation where a husband has taken his separated wife hostage at gun point. You make the first phone call, you decide which negotiating approach to use, and your negotiating skills effect the outcome. What do you say? How do you get both of them out safely? Do you have the patience, the intellect, and the character to win? A serious learning tool for anyone in law enforcement, from experienced negotiators to rookie line officers. To peacefully resolve "The Incident", you must use Active Listening Skills, the backbone of negotiation. Users of "The Incident" are faced with the realistic language and complex situations typical in today’s crisis negotiations. This CD is available from Will Interactive for $99.00.