This one day course is geared for the first responding patrol/ supervisor/ dispatchers who find themselves in the position of first contact with a despondent individual who has either threatened harm to themselves or has taken hostage(s) and has threatened to do harm to others. The initial first contact with a barricaded suspect or active shooter is critical to a successful outcome. Understanding best practices for crisis negotiations at the first level of contact will help the responding officers stabilize or resolve the crisis before a trained specialized hostage negotiator arrives on scene. This training is not intended to replace the response of a properly trained hostage/crisis negotiator, but rather provide best practices for officers responding prior to the hostage negotiators and tactical response teams arrival on scene. 

The course will include classroom lecture, video/audio presentation, case study, group work and role play if time permits

Christopher Bartolotta, Hostage Negotiator

  The instructor for this training is Senior Hostage Negotiator/ Trainer Chris Bartolotta. Chris has over 20 years experience in a major New England State Law Enforcement Agency where he has oversight of the Hostage Negotiation Team. He has attended the world renowned FBI Hostage Negotiator Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Chris is an adjunct Negotiator Trainer for the FBI and holds numerous law enforcement instructor certifications. Most notable is his dynamic presentation style, “real world” negotiator experience and  strong desire to get the best information to the cops working the streets. 

 

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