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To Preserve Life: Hostage-Crisis Management By Thomas N. Davidson ( Cimacom )
Release Date: 2002-02-04
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TO PRESERVE LIFE: HOSTAGE-CRISIS MANAGEMENT is a great field and training manual for police hostage crisis negotiators, security professionals, government officials and critical incident commanders. This book features unique "Hot Pages" for on scene copying and distribution; plastic comb binding for ease of use; and discusses the latest HCN techniques, legal issues, media & family management, suicide intervention, active shooters, hostage survival and much more. Paperback; 126 pages-8 1/2 by 11; ISBN 0-9717911-0-4.
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 Very good, but not quite enough detail ( sirgunther )
Hostage situations, as opposed to active shooter scenarios, typically allow time for negotiation, intervention, hostage escape, or other responses on the part of the captive(s) and law enforcement personnel. The information in this book is very comprehensive in breadth, hitting most aspects of these situations, but not particularly detailed in describing the attributes thereof. There is good coverage of the roles and responsibilities of first responders and police specialists who may become involved.
Law enforcement professionals often seek to categorize a hostage taker's motivations to help determine a course of action in dealing with them. In essence there are three types of hostage takers: psychological, criminal, and political. The general characteristics and propensity for violence of each type are well covered herein. There is also a very good set of guidelines that can stave off the "action imperative" and logically help officers decide when and how it is appropriate to act.
Topics include guidelines for first responders, intelligence gathering, hostage do's and don'ts, negotiation principles, crisis intervention, problematic phrases, useful words, the impact of time, the Stockholm bond, risk factors, legal issues, and action criteria. There is a good overview of the affect of drugs and alcohol as well. The CD is a MS PowerPoint version of the essential points that you can use to teach the materials to others.
I would have loved to have seen more depth but this is a very good resource.
Lawrence Kane
Author of Surviving Armed Assaults, The Way of Kata, and Martial Arts Instruction
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 Boils out the fat and gives you what you need!
This book provides great techniques and ideas for negotiators. I like the format whereby one can easily copy the hot pages and tip sheets. Easily used in the field! The CD is a plus. I also like the legal and liability section.
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