Course Description:
Introduction to Crisis Negotiation for Dispatchers is a practical introductory course of instruction for dispatchers, dispatcher supervisors and dispatcher trainers. The course is designed to prepare dispatchers to mitigate crises involving barricaded subjects, suicidal subjects, hostage takers, and others presenting behaviors associated with suicide-by-cop with special emphasis on those experiencing a mental health crisis.
This course reinforces the critical nature of interface between dispatchers, first responders of all types as it relates to de-escalation and crisis intervention.
Students will learn the fundamental requirements of a unified law enforcement response to a crisis incident, including pre-incident planning, the roles of dispatchers and first responders, containment, security, and risk management.
Effective communication as a core competency will address the Behavioral Influence Stairway Model, Active Listening Skills (ALS), and the role of rapport and influence as it relates to crisis intervention.