1. HOSTAGE POLICY Hostage means one or more non- inmates taken and held by an inmate or other individual against the captive’s will.

2. HOSTAGE POLICY The Department will not trade or bargain in any way for the following: –Weapons –Alcohol –Drugs –Other employees in trade –The hostage taker will not be permitted to leave the institution under any conditions.

3. 3 HOSTAGE TAKERS

4. 4 HOSTAGE TAKERS RELIGIOUS FANATICS OFFSHOOT CULT LONER –Righteousness/appropriateness –Value system –Death wish –Irrational conduct –Violent resolution

5. HOSTAGE TAKERS Mental stability of the inmate Over crowded conditions A means to air grievances to the media Fleeing criminals

6. HOSTAGE TAKERS Wronged person Death wish Plan to escape Religious/Political Fanatics

7. 7 MOMENT OF CAPTURE

8. 8 RESIST DANGER OF BEING A HOSTAGE VS DANGER OF RESISTING

9. 9 OR SURRENDER ?

10. 10 MOMENT OF CAPTURE Most dangerous time - adrenaline - weapons Provocation for violence Escape may be unrealistic Odds favor the hostage taker

11. 11 Hostage Conduct Can Enhance Or Diminish Survival

12. SURVIVAL The first 15 – 45 minutes is the most critical DO NOT PANIC Comply with inmate wishes but try not to change clothes with the captors, or be blindfolded

13. SURVIVAL Maintain a quiet dignity Try to establish a line of good communication

14. 14 TO IMPROVE SURVIVAL ODDS Remain calm Control instinctive behavior Follow instructions Create a non-threatening image Avoid personal injury

15. 15 MOMENT OF CAPTURE Blindfolds, gags, drugs Stay alert Resist or Surrender

16. 16 STOCKHOLM SYNDROME An automatic, unconscious, emotional response to the trauma of becoming a victim

17. 17 THE PHENOMENON Siege environment Bond Philosophy: “It’s us against them.”

18. 18 THE PHENOMENON SEQUENCE OF EVENTS Denial Regression Identification Defense mechanisms

19. 19 STOCKHOLM SYNDROME COMMON EXPERIENCES Positive contact Sensing and identifying with the human qualities of the captor Logical limits, need to survive The hostages’ view

20. 20 STOCKHOLM SYNDROME May produce: Empathy Participation Losing touch with reality Impeding rescue/negotiation efforts Long term emotional instability

21. 21 ANYONE CAN BECOME A VICTIM

22. 22 ADJUSTING TO CAPTIVITY LIVING CONDITIONS: Lowest level Dehumanization People’s prison

23. 23 ADJUSTING TO CAPTIVITY MAINTAIN DIGNITY: Good appearance Cleanliness Positive attitude

24. 24 ADJUSTING TO CAPTIVITY Fear Time Boredom

25. 25 ADJUSTING TO CAPTIVITY Living conditions Fear Time Boredom Illness Isolation

26. 26 RESCUE OR RELEASE

27. RESCUE Drop to the floor and stay down Avoid sudden moves Follow rescue force instructions

28. RESCUE Do not try to assist rescue forces Anticipate rough handling Follow instructions completely No sudden moves or noises

29. 29 RELEASE Follow instructions completely No sudden moves or noises

30. HOSTAGE STRATEGIES Remain calm Maintain your dignity Control instinctive behavior Follow instructions

31. HOSTAGE STRATEGIES Create a non-threatening image Avoid personal injury Do not give up hope Control your stress