Training

Dr. Wayman Mullins and Navarro S.O. Capt. Melanie Cagle will instruct this 40 hour course which is designed to teach new negotiators the basics of hostage negotiations. Upon completion of this course the new negotiator will have a full understanding of all aspects of hostage negotiations and will be able to function in any role of a hostage negotiator team. This course meets standards set forth by TCOLE and by the State of Texas for wire tap warrants.

The cost of this course is $140.00 for non-TAHN members. This will include a one year membership to TAHN. $100.00 for current TAHN members.

The course covers the following and more:

History of Negotiations

Characteristics of a Negotiable Incident and Stages of an Incident

Active Listening and Communication Skills

Handling Demands, Effects of Time

Recognizing Psychological, Mental and Emotional disorders, how to recognize them and deal with them, including Stockholm Syndrome

The Effects of Stress, Stages of Stress and Stress in the Hostage Situation

Team Structure

Intelligence Coordination

A full day of Realistic Scenarios and Scenario Training.

Training Site:

Irving Police and Fire Training Academy

2603 Esters Rd.

Irving, TX 75062

Main Building Phone 972-721-7331

Contact Melanie Cagle for registration at: mcagle@ncsotx.org or 903-875-3335

www.tahn.org