Crisis Negotiations Officer

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Module 6: Assignment 1 Interview/Synopsis 3 Crisis Negotiations Officer Argosy University FP6015 Tim Waites February 16, 2011 Dr. Barbara Palomino de Velasco I had the opportunity to interview Captain J_J. Captain JJ is the officer in charge (OIC) of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team (SRT). The dialogue was as follows: * What is your role in crisis negotiations? Captain JJ states that the role of a crisis negotiator is a peaceful resolution of various types of critical incidents. Incidents will involve barricaded subjects, hostage takers, or persons threatening suicide. Captain JJ attempts to establish contact with subjects, identify their demands, and work to resolve the situation without loss of life of the subjects, police officer, or innocent bystanders. * How did you become involved in crisis negotiations? Captain JJ jokingly stated he became the crisis negotiator by age. Captain JJ was a member of the SWAT team and felt his age was catching up with him. Captain JJ state “it was time to let the young bucks lead the charge.” What type of training have you received in this area? Captain JJ was a member of the Jacksonville SWAT team and a member of the Jacksonville Emergency Response Team. Captain JJ attended the FBI’s Hostage/Crisis Negotiation Course, attends training through advanced courses and seminars. Captain JJ has a degree in psychology. Do you work alone, or are you a member of a team? Captain JJ is a member of a team. Society requires that law enforcement exhausts all means available prior to launching a tactical resolution to an incident. If these means prove unsuccessful, then the transition from negotiation to tactical assault must be a smooth team effort. * Approximately how many negotiators are there in the department? The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has ten different teams.

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