Hostage Negotiations, Phase III by PATC
Hostage Negotiations, Phase III - Cambria
Instructor: Jack Cambria
Duration: 4.5 Days
Cost: $675.00
Professional Development Hours: 40 PD hours
Overview
This advanced training program represents the third phase in a comprehensive certification sequence, building upon the foundational knowledge and hands-on practice covered in Phase I and Phase II. Participants will develop expertise in complex scenarios involving hostage and barricade situations, with particular emphasis on leadership, psychological assessment, and de-escalation techniques.
Course Content
The curriculum encompasses the following specialized areas:
- Leadership and administrative oversight of hostage negotiation teams and incident scenes
- Expert testimony preparation and prediction of crisis outcomes
- Assessment and intervention with mentally disturbed and suicidal individuals
- Effective communication strategies for working with cognitively or emotionally impaired subjects
- De-escalation techniques in high-risk situations
- Stress management, anxiety reduction, and psychological threat evaluation
- Specialized negotiation approaches applicable to correctional and detention settings
- Trauma-informed response for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder survivors
Prerequisites
Applicants must have successfully completed both Phase I and Phase II Hostage Negotiations through the Public Agency Training Council. Training from other organizations does not satisfy this requirement.
Certification and Testing
This is a tested certification course. Participants will be required to complete a 50-question examination covering material from all three phases. A minimum score of 75% is necessary to earn the certification certificate. In addition, each student will receive individual feedback on their performance in the role of primary negotiator.