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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
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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
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