Behavioral health advisors and the future of crisis negotiations
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The episode discusses the integration of behavioral health advisors into crisis negotiation teams to improve decision-making during mental health crises.
Mental health crises are among the most challenging incidents law enforcement agencies face. Whether it's a barricaded subject, a hostage situation or a person in severe emotional distress, negotiators and commanders often have to make critical decisions with limited information and high stakes. To help agencies navigate those situations, the National Tactical Officers Association recently released guidance on integrating behavioral health advisors into crisis negotiation teams. In this week's episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Dudley sits down with NTOA Executive Director Thor Eells to discuss the new policy and the role behavioral health advisors can play during critical incidents. Eells explains how these specialists can help negotiators better understand behavior, assess risk and shape communication strategies while supporting commanders with real-time insights that may improve decision-making and help preserve life. Click here for more information on the NTOA. Police1 related content When patrol becomes the hostage rescue team ‘Time is your biggest tactic': ‘Shots Fired’ podcast details lessons from Bakersfield hostage standoff A day in the life of a San…
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