Crisis Negotiations – Unit 2 The Team Approach Matthew Tobias

 Keys to Success in Discussion Board ◦ Read the Unit’s assigned chapters. ◦ Post as early as possible in the week. ◦ Address what you have been asked to discuss. ◦ word substantive answer including your views and evidencing that you have read the chapters. ◦ For further clarification, review the Course Home Announcement entitled “Discussion Boards”  Any questions or concerns? Discussion Board Review

 Your organization has decided to create a crisis negotiation team. You are in charge of selecting members from your organization that will be assigned to the negotiating team. Create a memorandum or flyer to advertise for the open positions. ◦ Be sure to list the various negotiator team positions that will need to be filled. ◦ Explain what those positions are and what duties they entail. ◦ Identify the qualifications necessary to be considered for the team. ◦ Describe for the applicants why these qualifications are important.  Outside sources, other than the text book can be used. Recommended team positions may vary with different sources and different names may be given for the team positions other than those in the text book.  At least one page for the memorandum or flyer, but it could be more. Please complete a title page and a reference page in APA format. Submit your assignment to the Dropbox by the end of Unit 2 in the basket titled Unit 2: Assignment. Unit 2 Analysis Essay Value 80 Points

 What is a Team? ◦ A small group of people with complimentary skills who are committed to a common purpose, performance goals, and approach for which they hold themselves mutually accountable. Source: Katzenbach & Smith/McMains & Mullins  How is it Applicable to the Law Enforcement Arena and Crisis Negotiations? Teamwork

 What kind of “team” will we need at the scene?  Do we need everyone?  Will everyone want to be there? “Team” Elements at the Scene of a Hostage Crisis

 Field Commander (Incident Commander)  Negotiator Unit & Supervisor  Tactical Unit & Supervisor  Do we need more personnel? “Team” Elements at the Scene of a Hostage Crisis

 Public Information Officer/Unit  Traffic Officers and Supervisor  Mental Health Consultant  Do we need anyone else? “Team” Elements at the Scene of a Hostage Crisis

 Ranking Police Officer at the Scene ◦ Command Post ◦ Is he in charge?  Many jurisdictions make the senior supervisor the Field (Incident) Commander. Is this the best practice? ◦ What happens when the Chief shows up?  The smart Chief stays away from the scene. Field (Incident) Commander

 Supervises the tactical components: ◦ Tactical Assault Team ◦ Containment Team ◦ Sniper Team  Develops and executes the tactical plan for the assault /arrest teams.  Maintains communications with the Field (Incident) Commander Tactical Unit Supervisor

 Supervises the negotiation team  Maintains communications with the Field (Incident) Commander  What else does this supervisor do? Negotiator Supervisor

 Establishes liaison with the media. ◦ Away from the Command Post and immediate danger area of the scene.  Why do we want them away from the CP? ◦ Holds regular briefings to update the media. ◦ Attempts to meet their special needs.  Why play to the media?  Maintains communications with the Incident Commander Public Information Officer

 Does the “team” need to have specialized personnel?  Do we have specific criteria to select the “team?” ◦ What are the requisite skills, knowledge, and abilities? ◦ What is the selection process? Selection of Personnel

 Verbally skilled/Good communicator  Confident  Mentally strong  In the Chicago Police Department – Only Detectives  Specialized Training ◦ Ongoing training  External  InternalNegotiators

 Physical  Displays Weapons proficiency  Versatile  Disciplined  Specialized Training  Initial Training  Ongoing Training  Advanced Training  Breacher  Sniper Tactical Team

 Perimeter controls ◦ Inner ◦ Outer  Innocent civilians  Duration of incident  Relief of personnel  Maintaining services to the rest of the community  Mutual Aid agreements  Outside resources Issues or Concerns

 Northern Illinois Police Alarm System ◦ S.W.A.T. ◦ Mobile Field Force  Who is in charge when a task force is utilized. Task Forces

 Linear Approach ◦ All or nothing ◦ Resolved through negotiation or application of force  Parallel approaches ◦ Tactical Team and Negotiators work together  Do we tell the negotiator when a tactical resolution will occur? Linear or Parallel Approach

 Crisis ◦ Stages ◦ Next Week