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SUMMARY:Region 1 - Strategic Communications Course for First Responders - Mesquite
DESCRIPTION:This course gives first responders the essential skills for effective communication in high-pressure situations as well as their day to day conversations.  Topics include rapport building\, mastering communication techniques\, and gaining the trust of individuals in crisis.  Through interactive sessions and practical exercises\, participants will learn to navigate complex interactions and achieve positive outcomes.  This class is a great introduction into the art of negotiations and established negotiators can benefit as well from the refresher on the fundamental communication skills used in negotiations. \nFor further information or questions contact: \nJoseph Thompson \nRegion 1 Vice President \nregion1@tahn.org \n  \nThis training is being provided to local\, state and federal law enforcement personnel which includes law enforcement officers/agents\, peace officers\, detention/corrections officers or communications officer who have a demonstrated profession interest in hostage/crisis negotiations.  Identification will be required showing your affiliation  with a federal\, state or local law enforcement agency at the beginning of the training. \n  \n 
URL:https://tahn.org/event/region-1-strategic-communications-course-for-first-responders-mesquite/
LOCATION:Mesquite Police Department\, 777 N Galloway Avenue\, Mesquite\, TX\, 75149\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region 1
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Association of Hostage Negotiators":MAILTO:region1@tahn.org
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SUMMARY:Region 1 - 40 Hour Hostage/Crisis Negotiation Course - Mesquite
DESCRIPTION:This 40 hour course introduces the skillsets to prepare Law Enforcement personnel to become crisis/hostage negotiators.  Upon completing this course\, the new negotiator will have an essential understanding of team roles in crisis/hostage negotiations and should be able to perform any hostage negotiator team member role.  This course meets standards set forth by TCOLE and by the State of Texas for wiretap warrants.  The class cost is $300 which includes a 1-year TAHN membership. \nThis course covers the following and more: \n\nHistory of Negotiations\nCharacteristics of a Negotiable Incident and Stages of an Incident\nActive Listening and Communication Skills\nHandling Demands\, Effects of Time\nRecognizing Psychological\, Mental and Emotional Disorders\, how to recognize them and deal with them\, including Stockholm Syndrome\nThe Effects of Stress\, Stages of Stress and Stress in the Hostage Situation\nTeam Structure\nIntelligence Coordination\nA full day of Realistic Scenarios and Scenario Training\n\nThis training is being provided to local\, state and federal law enforcement personnel which includes law enforcement officers/agents\, peace officers\, detention/corrections officers or communications officers who have a demonstrated professional interest in hostage/crisis negotiations.  Identification will be required showing your affiliation with a federal\, state or local law enforcement agency at the beginning of the training. \nFor questions or issues please contact: \nJoseph Thompson \nTAHN Region 1 VP \nregion1@tahn.org \nCell: 972-463-6430 \n 
URL:https://tahn.org/event/region-1-40-hour-hostage-crisis-negotiation-course-mesquite/
LOCATION:Mesquite Police Department\, 777 N Galloway Avenue\, Mesquite\, TX\, 75149\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region 1
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Association of Hostage Negotiators":MAILTO:region1@tahn.org
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SUMMARY:Region 4 - Negotiations for Telecommunicators - Sequin
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this course is to provide Texas Police Telecommunications Officers with vital information in dealing with critical incidents.  Provide telecommunication officers with information about how all levels of critical incidents are managed during the course of a situation.  Help telecommunicators understand what is going on that they do not see but also recognize the role they play in handling a critical situation.  By the end of the course\, telecommunications officers will have an overview of crisis/hostage negotiations\, basic SWAT procedures and basic Incident Command Structure along with what they can do to assist their agency during critical incidents. \nFor further information\, please contact: \nGreg Martin\, TAHN Secretary \nsecretary@tahn.org \n 
URL:https://tahn.org/event/region-4-negotiations-for-telecommunicators-sequin/
LOCATION:Guadalupe County Sheriff”s Office\, 2617 N Guadalupe Street\, Seguin\, TX\, 78155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region 4
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Association of Hostage Negotiators":MAILTO:region1@tahn.org
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SUMMARY:Region 1 - Advanced Negotiation Course - Mesquite
DESCRIPTION:This will be an intense 40 hour class which will included: refresher on Active Listening Skills\, Negotiating with the Mentally Ill\, Case Law – Understanding your Liability\, Artificial Intelligence\, Use of shields in Face-to-Face Negotiations\, Rope work for high elevation negotiations\, negotiations and classroom exercises daily\, and a 16 hour negotiation training day.  This class will be challenging and the class will be limited to 18 students.
URL:https://tahn.org/event/region-1-advanced-negotiation-course-mesquite/
LOCATION:Mesquite Police Association\, 924 Winbell Circle\, Mesquite\, Texas\, 75149
CATEGORIES:Region 1
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Association of Hostage Negotiators":MAILTO:region1@tahn.org
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SUMMARY:33rd Annual TAHN Training Conference (2026)
DESCRIPTION:WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE  33RD  ANNUAL TAHN TRAINING CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD IN WACO\, TX \n  \n\n  \nHOTEL RESERVATIONS  \nHilton Waco – Click here for Hotel Reservation \n113 South University Parks Drive \nWaco\, Texas 76701-2241 \nRoom rate for the Hilton Waco is $149.00 per night plus taxes. \n  \n  \nCourtyard by Marriott Waco – Click her for Hotel Reservation  \n100 Washington Avenue \nWaco\, Texas 76701 \nRoom rate for the Courtyard by Marriott Waco is $139.00 per night plus taxes.
URL:https://tahn.org/event/33rd-annual-tahn-training-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Waco Convention Center\, 100 Washington Avenue\, Waco\, TX\, 76701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region 4
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Association of Hostage Negotiators":MAILTO:region4@tahn.org
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