Hostage Incident Management
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Who is responsible for leading the negotiation team?

  • Negotiation Team Leader (correct)
  • Primary Negotiator
  • Intelligence liaison/recorder
  • Board Negotiator

What is the main focus of the Expressive Negotiation Approach?

  • Resource distribution
  • The emotional state of the hostage taker (correct)
  • Interactive assessment of the crisis
  • Establishing containment of the situation

What should be prioritized in the development of a Surrender Plan?

  • Deployment of the Assault Team
  • Safety of the hostages (correct)
  • Conflicting demands of the hostage takers
  • Quick resolution of the crisis

What type of personnel must be included among support personnel during a hostage situation?

<p>Fire truck crew (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In hostage negotiation, what is necessary to do before initiating negotiations?

<p>Establish and contain the situation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when dealing with a hostage taker?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is essential for a successful negotiation?

<p>Proper liaison between teams (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a telephone negotiation, what advantage does the caller have?

<p>Controlled timing of the negotiation process (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of mediators in hostage negotiations?

<p>To break deadlocks when negotiators are stuck (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding police officers in hostage negotiations?

<p>Only trained officers should take part in negotiations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Ground Commander role

Senior officer with crisis experience, leading the negotiation team.

Negotiation team

A group of experts tasked with communicating with hostage-takers.

Assault team role

Responds if negotiation fails. Wears identifiable uniforms.

Emergency Response Plan

Plan adjusted based on threat level, focused on negotiation team's needs.

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Hostage Reception/Release Plan

Safe, controlled procedure for releasing hostages after their safe release.

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Hostage Negotiation Preparation

Gathering all necessary resources and information to support a successful negotiation, such as negotiator training, specialized tools, and proper handling of the situation.

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Outsiders in Negotiations

Refrain from involving non-law enforcement personnel in the negotiation, except when critical for a solution. If included, they should be educated on the procedures of hostage situations.

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Negotiator Breakdown

If a negotiator experiences difficulty or reaches a stalemate, a mediator can be brought in to assist.

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Improperly Trained Officers

Officers without adequate training should not participate in hostage negotiation.

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Tactical Coordination

Negotiations must be smoothly coordinated with tactical, support and assault teams, even for minor actions like providing food.

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Study Notes

Priorities During Hostage Incidents

  • Preserve lives
  • Apprehend captors
  • Recover/protect property

Stages of Hostage Incidents

  • Alarm Stage:
    • Most dangerous and traumatic
    • Hostage taker emotions are at peak
    • Rational thought is low
    • Hostage taker may be aggressive
  • Crisis Stage:
    • Negotiation begins
    • Demands are outrageous
    • Emotions are unpredictable
  • Accommodation Stage:
    • Boredom and moments of terror
    • Stockholm Syndrome may occur
  • Resolution Stage:
    • Hostage taker is stressed/fatigued
    • Hostage taker loses interest
    • Low tension between hostage taker and hostages

Types of Hostage Takers

  • Instrumental: Criminal type
  • Expressive: Emotionally disturbed

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This quiz covers essential concepts regarding hostage incidents, including priorities, stages, and types of hostage takers. Understand the dynamics involved in these critical situations and learn how to effectively manage them. Test your knowledge on both theoretical and practical aspects of hostage management.

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