The Texas Tactical Police Officers Association is sponsoring advanced negotiator training in San Antonio, Texas. I’ll get to teach my 2-day advanced course. Negotiators, SWAT operators, and command staff are welcome! For more information and registration see: https://www.ttpoa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1780492&group=

This two-day negotiation class is for police crisis (hostage) negotiators who have already passed a 40-hour basic certification course. Day one will review basic (active listening) and advanced (influence and persuasion) negotiator skills, and will use callout debriefings from the instructor’s past experience as examples. Day two will cover the advanced topics of negotiating with different psychiatric conditions, and will focus on negotiating with those who are personality disordered and/or empathy impaired. A 15-hour hostage standoff debriefing from the instructor’s past experience will serve as an example.

For registration and information see: https://www.ttpoa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1780492&group=

So honored to be invited back to speak to the New England Association of Hostage Negotiators at their conference in Cape Cod! I’ll be talking about negotiating with the a suicidal person with a complicated psychiatric history.

Visit their website for details (upcoming): https://www.necna.com/

I’ll get to speak from 8-5 on day 1 of this 3-day conference! I’ll be reviewing the basics, influence, persuasion, and some callout debriefs as examples.

https://publicagencytrainingcouncil.arlo.co/w/seminars/475-spring-hostage-conference-2024/366

I’ve been invited to speak at the Texas Tactical Police Officer’s Association conference this year!

See TTPOA.org for details

Negotiators, SWAT operators, and command staff are welcome! For more information and registration see: https://publicagencytrainingcouncil.arlo.co/w/seminars/1-hostage-negotiations-with-the-empathy-impaired-and-psychopaths/295

This three-day negotiation class is for police crisis (hostage) negotiators who have already passed a 40-hour basic certification course. Day one will review basic (active listening) and advanced (influence and persuasion) negotiator skills, and will use callout debriefings from the instructor’s past experience as examples. Day two will cover the advanced topics of negotiating with different psychiatric conditions, and will focus on negotiating with those who are personality disordered and/or empathy impaired. A 15-hour hostage standoff debriefing from the instructor’s past experience will serve as an example.

Day 3 will examine risk assessment and prediction, and other advanced topics like kidnap negotiations and negotiating via text. Examples from the instructor’s experience will serve as examples.

The Texas Tactical Police Officers Association is sponsoring advanced negotiator training in El Paso, Texas. I’ll get to teach my 3-day advanced course. Negotiators, SWAT operators, and command staff are welcome! For more information and registration see: https://www.ttpoa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1793161&group=

This three-day negotiation class is for police crisis (hostage) negotiators who have already passed a 40-hour basic certification course. Day one will review basic (active listening) and advanced (influence and persuasion) negotiator skills, and will use callout debriefings from the instructor’s past experience as examples. Day two will cover the advanced topics of negotiating with different psychiatric conditions, and will focus on negotiating with those who are personality disordered and/or empathy impaired. A 15-hour hostage standoff debriefing from the instructor’s past experience will serve as an example.

Day 3 will examine risk assessment and prediction, and other advanced topics like kidnap negotiations and negotiating via text. Examples from the instructor’s experience will serve as examples.

Love teaching my 5-day PATC advanced negotiator certification course, this time in Cambridge, OH!

For more information and registration see: https://publicagencytrainingcouncil.arlo.co/w/seminars/179-hostage-negotiations-phase-iii/316

From the PATC website: Hostage Negotiations Phase III training module is a continuation of Phase I and Phase II that builds on the solid foundation of theories and practicum of Hostage Negotiations.

Phase III will provide comprehensive training in the following areas:

• Supervisory and Management of a Hostage Negotiation Team and Hostage Scene;

• Prediction of Resolution of Hostage / Barricade Situations;

• Mentally Disturbed / Suicidal Risk Analysis;

• Communication and Negotiations Skills with the Mentally Impaired;

• Managing Threatening Situations;

• Stress & Anxiety Management and Psychological Threat Assessment;

• Communication and Negotiation Skills Applicable to Jail and Correction Facilities;

• Dealing with victims of P.T.S.D.

I get to return to Virginia and get to do my 2-day advanced training in tactical communication and crisis negotiations!

For more see: https://www.nvcja.org/courses

The Texas Tactical Police Officers Association is sponsoring advanced negotiator training in Houston, Texas. I’ll get to teach my 2-day advanced course. Negotiators, SWAT operators, and command staff are welcome! For more information and registration see: https://www.ttpoa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1786371&group=

This two-day negotiation class is for police crisis (hostage) negotiators who have already passed a 40-hour basic certification course. Day one will review basic (active listening) and advanced (influence and persuasion) negotiator skills, and will use callout debriefings from the instructor’s past experience as examples. Day two will cover the advanced topics of negotiating with different psychiatric conditions, and will focus on negotiating with those who are personality disordered and/or empathy impaired. A 15-hour hostage standoff debriefing from the instructor’s past experience will serve as an example.

Excited to be heading to Lansing, MI to teach a 40-hour basic negotiator course!

For registration and details see: https://publicagencytrainingcouncil.arlo.co/w/seminars/181-hostage-negotiations-and-crisis-intervention-phase-i-and-ii-young/310

Course Objectives

Introduction to Crisis/Hostage Negotiation

Team Structure

Basics of Negotiating

Intelligence:

Communication Skills

Psychology in Negotiations

Terrorism and extremist groups

Case Studies

Suicide Intervention

Role Play

And Additional Topics

I really enjoy teaching my Team Leadership course and excited to see some familiar faces in Michigan!

For registration and details see: https://publicagencytrainingcouncil.arlo.co/w/seminars/276-negotiating-team-leadership/278

From the PATC Website: This is designed for prospective, new and experienced team leaders of hostage (crisis) negotiating teams. This team leadership course will cover:

• Elements of a Crisis Negotiating Team, including evaluating proficiency

• Responsibilities of a team leader and decision-making

• Characteristics of good team leaders

• Team operation and coordination

• Working with incident command

• Working with and training with SWAT

• New member selection and training, including personality characteristics

• Group dynamics and organization

• Kidnap negotiations

• Equipment, supplies, and SOP’s

• Decision-making scenarios/callout debriefings as examples

Excited to be heading to Ohio to teach a 40-hour basic negotiator course!

For registration and details see: https://publicagencytrainingcouncil.arlo.co/w/seminars/181-hostage-negotiations-and-crisis-intervention-phase-i-and-ii-young/307

Course Objectives

Introduction to Crisis/Hostage Negotiation

Team Structure

Basics of Negotiating

Intelligence:

Communication Skills

Psychology in Negotiations

Terrorism and extremist groups

Case Studies

Suicide Intervention

Role Play

And Additional Topics

I love getting to serve as a judge for the annual negotiating team competition in San Marcos!

For details see: https://www.cj.txst.edu/events/hostage.html

Going to wrap up this year getting to teach a 5-day PATC certification course in Pearland, TX!

For more information and registration see: http://www.patc.com/training/detail.php?ID=19478

From the PATC website:

Hostage Negotiations Phase III training module is a continuation of Phase I and Phase II that builds on the solid foundation of theories and practicum of Hostage Negotiations.

Phase III will provide comprehensive training in the following areas:

• Supervisory and Management of a Hostage Negotiation Team and Hostage Scene;

• Prediction of Resolution of Hostage / Barricade Situations;

• Mentally Disturbed / Suicidal Risk Analysis;

• Communication and Negotiations Skills with the Mentally Impaired;

• Managing Threatening Situations;

• Stress & Anxiety Management and Psychological Threat Assessment;

• Communication and Negotiation Skills Applicable to Jail and Correction Facilities;

• Dealing with victims of P.T.S.D.

Honored to be heading back to the NYPD police academy in Queens to again speak to negotiators from NYPD and surrounding agencies about negotiating with the psychotic.

For more see: https://www.nyahn.net/training/detail/27

Excited to be heading to Provo, Utah to teach a 40-hour basic negotiator course!

For Registration and Details See: http://patc.com/training/detail.php?ID=19517

Course Objectives

Introduction to Crisis/Hostage Negotiation

Team Structure

Basics of Negotiating

Intelligence:

Communication Skills

Psychology in Negotiations

Terrorism and extremist groups

Case Studies

Suicide Intervention

Role Play

And Additional Topics

Excited to be heading to Nampa, Idaho to teach a 40-hour basic negotiator course!

For Registration and Details Visit the PATC Website

Course Objectives:

Introduction to Crisis/Hostage Negotiation

Team Structure

Basics of Negotiating

Intelligence:

Communication Skills

Psychology in Negotiations

Terrorism and extremist groups

Case Studies

Suicide Intervention

Role Play

And Additional Topics

Excited to be heading to Birmingham to teach a 40-hour basic negotiator course!

For Registration and Details See: http://patc.com/training/detail.php?ID=19502

Course Objectives:

Introduction to Crisis/Hostage Negotiation

Team Structure

Basics of Negotiating

Intelligence:

Communication Skills

Psychology in Negotiations

Terrorism and extremist groups

Case Studies

Suicide Intervention

Role Play

And Additional Topics

The Texas Tactical Police Officers Association is sponsoring advanced negotiator training in McKinney, Texas. I’ll get to teach my 2-day advanced course. Negotiators, SWAT operators, and command staff are welcome! For more information and registration see: https://www.ttpoa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1724716&group=

This two-day negotiation class is for police crisis (hostage) negotiators who have already passed a 40-hour basic certification course. Day one will review basic (active listening) and advanced (influence and persuasion) negotiator skills, and will use callout debriefings from the instructor’s past experience as examples. Day two will cover the advanced topics of negotiating with different psychiatric conditions, and will focus on negotiating with those who are personality disordered and/or empathy impaired. A 15-hour hostage standoff debriefing from the instructor’s past experience will serve as an example.

I’ve been invited back to be the keynote speaker, and provide 3 breakout sessions for the Wisconsin Correctional Association! I’ll be speaking about influence, persuasion, negotiation, and crisis intervention. For details see: https://wcatoday.com/conference/

Speaking on Thursday for 4 hours on various cases we’ve had in Lubbock!

Conference Info. and Registration: https://tahn.org/30-annual-tahn-training-conference/

Invited back again this year! I’ll be speaking about negotiating with the psychotic.

CAHN’s Conference Link: https://cahn.us/default.aspx?menuitemid=22&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

Looks like I’ll be heading to Moore, Oklahoma to teach this course for CNOK!

Website link and details forthcoming, or email them for registrations information: https://www.crisisnegotiatorsok.com/training

This two-day negotiation class is for police crisis (hostage) negotiators who have already passed a 40-hour basic certification course. Day one will review basic (active listening) and advanced (influence and persuasion) negotiator skills, and will use callout debriefings from the instructor’s past experience as examples. Day two will cover the advanced topics of negotiating with different psychiatric conditions, and will focus on negotiating with those who are personality disordered and/or empathy impaired. A 15-hour hostage standoff debriefing from the instructor’s past experience will serve as an example.

Here’s a link for details and registration: http://www.patc.com/training/detail.php?ID=19495

Got the invitation to return and speak again next year! Details will be posted at: https://www.hostagenegotiators.com/