This course is designed for officers who have not received prior training and/or certification by their agency as a Crisis (hostage) Negotiator. This training begins with individual active listening skills and crisis intervention skills as a foundation of the course. The training blocks build toward operating as a Negotiation Team with focus on team roles, responsibilities, and integration with tactical elements. The training concludes with a full day of scenario-based Negotiation Team training.

Cost is $75.00 per student and only 24 slots are available.

Registration must be received no later than November 1, 2024. Registration will be on a first come, first serve basis, and walk in registrations will be not be allowed.

This course has been MCOLES approved.

For specific questions on course content, please contact: SA Samantha Maxwell, FBI Detroit, Grand Rapids Resident Agent at (616) 456-5489.