The Canadian Critical Incident Inc. (CCII) has created a three-day Crisis Negotiators Introduction Course based on the curriculum of the five-day CCII Crisis Negotiators Course training and qualifying police officers in the province of Ontario as Crisis Negotiators. This three-day course will provide a general understanding of the role, responsibilities and skills of a Crisis Negotiator for First Responders, Tactical Team members and Mobile Crisis Response Team members. Attendees will be trained in the concepts and philosophy of crisis negotiations, subject/suspect assessment, mental illnesses and how to manage people in crisis through de-escalation techniques and negotiation strategies. The training will develop the attendee’s ability to recognize high risk situations, use defusing techniques, enhance active listening, call on effective communication skills and apply crisis negotiation techniques and strategies. The course will focus on instruction for attendees who will respond to incidents involving individuals experiencing mental illness, in a state of crisis or suicidal.

This course is hosted by the Stratford Police Service and is open to other police services and agencies. Further information or to register contact Sgt. Michael Weyers at 519.271.4147 X 184 or email mweyers@stratfordpolice.com