While there are many books on crisis negotiation, most of the
current literature focuses on the history and mechanics of this dynamic
process, leaving out critical elements that are required for a
successful encounter with a hostage-taker or other malfeasant.
Psychological Aspects of Crisis Negotiation, Second Edition explores the
methods and strategies for confronting the nine types of subjects
typically encountered in hostage/suicide sieges by correctional staff
and law enforcement crisis negotiators. Drawn from articles published by Thomas Strentz while serving at the
FBI Academy* along with written versions of lectures developed and
delivered since his retirement, the book highlights psychological
dynamics of negotiations as they apply to the negotiator, the hostage,
and the subject. It discusses the predictors of surrender versus the
need for a tactical intervention and examines the phases of a hostage
crisis and the changing focus as the crisis develops. Referencing
historical events such as The Bay of Pigs invasion and the Challenger
and Columbia incidents, the book demonstrates how faulty group decision
making can spell tragedy. Enhanced with case studies to put the material into context, this
second edition also includes new chapters on the first responder,
hostage survival, and the Islamic belief system and culture. Steeped in
sage advice from a national expert, this volume arms those tasked with
confronting dangerous offenders with the knowledge and tools they need
to subvert disaster and ensure the preservation of human life.
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