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What is the primary goal during a hostage incident?
What is the primary goal during a hostage incident?
Which stage of a hostage incident is characterized by high emotions and low rational thinking?
Which stage of a hostage incident is characterized by high emotions and low rational thinking?
In which stage of a hostage incident might Stockholm syndrome likely occur?
In which stage of a hostage incident might Stockholm syndrome likely occur?
Which behavior type is associated with emotionally disturbed individuals who take hostages?
Which behavior type is associated with emotionally disturbed individuals who take hostages?
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What should be done regarding communication lines during a hostage incident?
What should be done regarding communication lines during a hostage incident?
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What is the last paramount concern during a hostage incident?
What is the last paramount concern during a hostage incident?
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What is a characteristic of the Resolution Stage in a hostage incident?
What is a characteristic of the Resolution Stage in a hostage incident?
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What should be done with unauthorized persons during a hostage incident?
What should be done with unauthorized persons during a hostage incident?
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During which stage does the negotiation process begin?
During which stage does the negotiation process begin?
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What is one of the primary priorities during a hostage incident?
What is one of the primary priorities during a hostage incident?
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What is a requirement for the Ground Commander?
What is a requirement for the Ground Commander?
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Which role is part of the Negotiation Team?
Which role is part of the Negotiation Team?
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What is the purpose of the Assault Team?
What is the purpose of the Assault Team?
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Which plan focuses on the immediate threat posed by hostage-takers?
Which plan focuses on the immediate threat posed by hostage-takers?
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What should be ensured for the safety of released hostages?
What should be ensured for the safety of released hostages?
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Which type of plan involves securing the lives of hostages during negotiations?
Which type of plan involves securing the lives of hostages during negotiations?
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What role does the Intelligence liaison/recorder play?
What role does the Intelligence liaison/recorder play?
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What is the primary consideration of the Collection Plan?
What is the primary consideration of the Collection Plan?
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What is essential for effective crisis resolution?
What is essential for effective crisis resolution?
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What is a responsibility of the Support Personnel?
What is a responsibility of the Support Personnel?
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Study Notes
Priorities During Hostage Incident
- Preserve lives
- Apprehend captors
- Recover/protect property
Stages of Hostage Incident
Alarm Stage
- Most traumatic and dangerous
- Hostage taker's emotions are at their peak
- Rational thinking is reduced
- May be aggressive
Crisis Stage
- Negotiation begins
- Outrageous demands are common
- Emotions are unpredictable
Accommodation Stage
- Boredom and moments of terror
- Potential for Stockholm syndrome (between captors and victims)
Resolution Stage
- Hostage taker is stressed/fatigued
- Interest in the situation fades
- Low tension between hostages, taker, and negotiator
Types of Hostage Takers
- Instrumental: Criminal type
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Expressive: Emotionally disturbed individuals
- Mentally disturbed
- Psychotic (delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, schizophrenia)
- Neurotic (manic depressive personality, inadequate personality, antisocial personality, estranged)
Procedures on Hostage Incident/Barricaded Situations
- Activate Critical Incident Management Committee
- Secure and isolate the incident scene
- Secure the stronghold
- Control communication, power, and water
- Restrict unauthorized personnel
- Record witness information
- Direct witnesses to a safe location
Additional Information
- Evacuate victims/injured immediately
- Arrest of perpetrator is secondary to the above priorities
- Post-incident debriefing is crucial
- Designate a Ground Commander (senior rank with experience)
- Form a Negotiation Team
- Negotiator Team Leader
- Primary Negotiator
- Secondary Negotiator
- Liaison/recorder
- Board Negotiator
- Form an Assault Team (in case negotiation fails)
- Uniform to be easily identifiable
- Establish Support Personnel (ambulance, fire truck)
Types of Plans
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Emergency Response Plan (based on threat and responder needs)
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Breakout Plan (consideration during negotiations)
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Delivery Plan (in case of hostage taker plan changes)
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Surrender Plan (safety of hostages paramount)
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Hostage Reception/Release (secure containment of released hostages)
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Collection Plan (prioritize safety of police personnel)
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Coordination is essential to consolidate efforts.
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Hostage safety is paramount throughout negotiations.
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Explore the intricate dynamics of hostage incidents through various stages, from the alarm stage to resolution. This quiz covers the priorities involved, types of hostage takers, and the psychological phenomena that may arise. Test your knowledge on the critical procedures to handle such intense situations.
