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Danger Signs

1st 15 minutes of situations is most important


Deadlines


Tactical Conclusions


Suicidal conversations


Historical Conversations


- "I used to be a good father"


- " My wife used to love me"



Initial Response

Secure scene


Establish and maintain perimeter


Initiate dialog with the suspect


- gather intelligence from the suspect


- use calm, conversational dialog


- establish command post

Officer Safety

Cover/Concealment


Perimeter considerations


- inner perimeter


  • weather
  • proximity to other residence/businesses
  • time of day
  • traffic considerations
  • evacuation considerations
  • others?

- outer perimeter


  • traffic
  • command post locations
  • ingress/egress to the CP
  • additional officers
  • security (family members showing up)
  • citizens
  • media
  • relief


Perimeter and Containment Responsibilities

Immediate Containment


- officers surround the suspect's location


- all officers accounted for at the scene


- secure radio frequency


- initiate dialog with the suspect


- NO ESCAPES (suspects/victims/cops)

Perimeter Considerations

Lighting


Concealment locations


Evacuation of innocent bystanders


Weather considerations


Relief of perimeter officers


ALL OFFICERS TO REMAIN AT THEIR ASSIGNED POST UNTIL PROPERLY RELIEVED!


Cross-fire considerations

Sinkers (words that may escalate the problem)

"I understand"


"It's ok"


"Listen to me"


Not telling the truth (no... you're not going to jail)


Playing into their delusion (yes...I see the space ship!)


"You need to listen to me"


Lack of empathy

Verbal De-escalation Skills

Keep calm!!!


Lower your voice so that they have to listen to you


Reassure them that they are okay and safe


Get assistance responding. Don't be a star!


Use distraction techniques as needed (hand clapping, raising your voice, etc).


Allow them to vent. Don't interrupt!

Defusing Techniques

Calming techniques


- show empathy and understanding


- when emotion goes up, rationality goes down


- reassure (assure their safety)


- allow ventilation

Active Listening Skills

Emotion-labeling


Paraphrasing


Reflecting / mirroring


Effective pause


Minimal encourages


"I message"


Open-ended questions

Juvenile Interviewing Skills

Kid friendly location


Get on the child's level


Explain your job to the child


Address any fears the child has


Children are very literal


Have them explain strange names for body parts


It's not okay to guess


Feeling circle

Crisis Mode - Anger

Let them vent


Do not try to gain control of them unless there are no other options


Talk softly.


Try not to make any quick movements

SWAT team role in Hostage situations

Maintain the inner perimeter


Put together a React team, Entry plan, and Entry team


Deploy snipers and scouts


Assisting the negotiations team as needed


Deployment of Throw Phone

Negotiations Team Structure

Team Leader


Assistant Team Leader


1st Chair


2nd Chair


Scribe


Intelligence Officer(s)


Technical Support


Tactical Liaison/Runner


Psychological Support