The Crisis/Hostage Negotiation Course (Level II/Intermediate) is a practical course of instruction for assigned members of a crisis negotiation team. The Intermediate Course is the second in a series of three progressive courses and contains material dependent on a knowledge of basic negotiation skills and terminology. The Intermediate Course is trained in accordance with guidelines established by the National Council of Negotiation Associations. This course is designed to prepare law enforcement personnel to mitigate threats involving barricaded subjects, suicidal subjects, hostage takers, and others presenting behaviors associated with victim precipitated homicide or suicide by cop. The course includes two real-time, challenging practical exercises that address course training objectives.

40-hrs Total (CEH: 16-hours Technical Skill; 10-hours Interpersonal Perspectives; & 14-hours Skill Development)