Hostage Negotiation Concepts for Dispatchers May 29, 2009

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HOSTAGE NEGOTIATION CONCEPTS FOR DISPATCHERS
Hostage Negotiation Concepts introduces the dispatcher to principles and techniques of hostage/crisis negotiations. Students learn how to recognize potential crisis callers and situations, and learn to apply negotiation techniques during these incidents.The class also gives dispatchers an understanding of the roles within hostage negotiation teams, an overview of the use of tactical teams, and an understanding of how the operations of both relate to communications/dispatch.
Instructor: Rebecca Scally, La Mesa Police Department
P.O.S.T. Plan IV
What Others Have Said About This Course:

"The instructor had a lot of information to give us and was very knowledgeable. Good speaker!"
"I was able to get a lot of useful information from this class in not just crisis negotiation but how to utilize this information in taking all types of in progress calls for service."

For additional information or questions, contact Melissa Hernandez at training@sdapsd.org, or by calling 619.342.7344
Prerequisite: Must be currently employed by a public safety agency
For information about the training venue, Marina Village, click here
Classes presented by the San Diego Association of Public Safety Dispatchers are certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training and meet the continuing professional training requirements for California public safety dispatchers.

Organized by San Diego Association of Public Safety Dispatchers


The San Diego Association of Public Safety Dispatchers (APSD) develops and presents training courses for public safety dispatchers.

Classes presented by APSD are certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training and meet the continuing professional training requirements for California public safety dispatchers.

APSD works in conjunction with existing law enforcement, fire/EMS associations and resources to bring the needs and concerns specific to communications to the forefront. APSD is an independent, non-profit association made up of fire and law enforcement communications center managers, supervisors, phone and radio dispatchers in San Diego County.

www.apsdonline.org

APSD is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organizationTax I.D. 04-3730953

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Ticket Info:  Attendee, $75.00

Official Website: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/237380010/upcoming