Crisis Negotiations

Hostage Situations

100

What is the critical time period in a hostage situation?

The first 15-45 minutes

200

What is unique about a hostage situation?

In a hostage situation, the suspect has demands.

300

What is one of the most common demands a hostage taker may have?

Weapons, food, money, alcohol or drugs, etc.

400

Mentally ill people make up what percentage of hostage takers?

Persons in mental crisis often make up what percentage of hostage takers?

Around 50%

Suicide Situations

100

These professionals are often called to suicide negotiation situations. 

Mental health professionals

200

What is a "pink slip"?

A form that requires an individual to receive a medical evaluation

300

How should a suicide situation be handled?

Explaining their options

400

What is "suicide by cop"?

When a person aims an unloaded weapon at officers causing the officers to respond with their weapon

Barricade Situations

100

A barricaded person is most often mentally healthy (true or false)

False

200

Where do barricade situations occur most often?

Private residences

300

At what speed should barricade situations be handled?

Slowly 

400

What is a common reason barricade situations occur?

Alleviation from emotional pain. 

High-Risk Situations

100

A high risk situation is often more stressful for officers (true or false)

True

200

What is a key factor in labeling a situation "high-risk"?

If lives are at stake.

300

Typically, there is only one party involved in these situations (true or false)

False

400

How often do high-risk situations need to be evaluated and why?

These situations have to be reevaluated often