ADR FINALS 9-10

Is a set of circumstances wherein a suspected law violator is holding a person captive with the use of force and threat of violence while the law enforcement officers are in close contact with the suspect and his captive.

People who take hostages during a period of prolonged frustration, despair and problems.

Ideologically-inspired individuals or groups of people who take hostages because of political and ideological beliefs.

Mentally ill people who take hostages during a period of psychiatric disturbance.

People who take hostages because of dissatisfaction and discontent regarding their living conditions in prison.

People who take hostages for personal, rather than ideological reason.

It must focus on identifying the hostage takers and hostages, determining the hostage takers capabilities to resist an assault and identifying the weapon being used.

Determine first what type of hostage-takers you are dealing with, identifying the hostages takers will lead to his motives.

The exact location of the hostages and how they are secured.

In case that assault will be opted, it must be planned to occur at a time that permits the assault team members to take their position without detection as well as to limit the opportunity of the hostage takers to resist because when the surprise element is used, the hostage-takers have a reduced capability to react violently, escape, hide or harm the hostages.

Is a systematic process of starting to work on a task of negotiating and dealing with hostage takers, wherein the primary consideration are the arrangements of terms and conditions between the authorities and suspects necessary for the release of the hostages.

Immediately attempt to identify the cause of the crisis and what you need to do to diffuse the hostility.

Separate the combatants and isolate them from each other. If arrest is warranted, do so immediately and have them removed. If medical help is needed, see that the appropriate help is provided.

In a crisis situation, one of the most effective technique is to make an effort to see exactly what is happening. Attempt to be totally non- judgmental and devote full attention to what the principal actors in the crisis are saying or doing.

Provides verbal and tactical support to the SWAT Team, responsible for controlling a barricaded suspect or hostage situation.

Controlling situation and area by people involved. Other people and bystanders must be obliged to stay away from the areas as they may add more problems.

Give more time for the police to organize and coordinate a plan of action.

Be the caller, plan and prepare, be ready with graceful exit, and discipline yourself to listen. Where a demand is impossible to get, still time by explaining that you need to talk to other people.

Start with a positive approach, act as if hostage taker will surrender. Do not talk too much. Gradually ask him to surrender. Reassurance is the wisest thing to do.

These are the spoken, often tangible needs such as survival, food, water, comfort and predictability of circumstances, needs almost always emerge first because they are easy to talk about with a stranger.

These are the spoken and often intangible needs such as power, acceptance, belonging, affection and self-worth.

Show force but refrain from unnecessary violence or useless killing.