One tip: Keep your cool. By Jancee Dunn In Scott Walker’s 15 years as a kidnap negotiator, he learned how to get his message across quickly, calmly and efficiently. “If I messed up, people ...

"Using specialist negotiators is the safest way to end any incident - to get the person out of the premises rather than ...

crisis negotiators were called in. after more than an hour, police talked the man into putting the gun down. he is in custody, so at least to my knowledge, at this point, ...

Negotiators on scene work as a team, but typically, there is a primary negotiator and a coach. During the incident on Thursday, police had a shelter in place for the immediate area.

Author's note: This article was originally intended for law enforcement hostage negotiators, but I believe PsychologyToday.com readers will find these skills and tips applicable to your ...

Melissa Fortunato is an FBI Special Agent and Crisis Negotiator. She joined Negotiate Anything to share her most exciting stories, as well as her best advice for winning in everyday negotiations.

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Police on the Treasure Coast say they're seeing an uptick in people going through a mental health crisis, including in people who are armed. Port St. Lucie Police ...

Crisis negotiation after East Bay replica gun shooting ends with 18-year-old’s surrender The Antioch violence resulted in a victim being hit with a metal ball bearing ...

— More than 50 law enforcement officers were in Knoxville Thursday for crisis negotiator training. The officers learned de-escalation and communication skills and then put those skills into play ...

The 35th Annual Crisis Negotiation Competition was held in San Marcos. DPS trooper Vela said they have to use these skills at least 3 times a year.

For the first time since a 30-hour barricade incident that shut down a busy Virginia highway, 7News is hearing from the crisis negotiators who helped step-in.