On-Scene Guide for Crisis Negotiators [Paperback]

Frederick J. Lanceley (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0849314410 | ISBN-13: 978-0849314414 | Publication Date: June 13, 2003 | Edition: 2

According to author Frederick J. Lanceley, known as one of the world's foremost crisis negotiation authorities, negotiators must train and train regularly. For just as the legal field constantly evolves, so does the field of crisis negotiation.

The new edition of his On-Scene Guide for Crisis Negotiators reflects this fact. A bestseller in its first edition, this book offers practical advice with regard to the theory, procedures, and techniques of crisis and suicide intervention and hostage negotiation. Two new chapters cover negotiation with people under the influence of drugs or alcohol and how first responders can contain the situation until a negotiator can arrive.

With a suicide intervention flow chart, a checklist for investigators assisting negotiators, and an on-scene guide for crisis negotiators, this indispensable book provides the tools you need to conduct successful negotiations and 'make nothing happen.'

Editorial Reviews

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Praise for Frederick Lanceley:

The negotiation went as if Fred had scripted it!
-Walter Yeomans, Police Department, Edgewater, Florida

I did exactly what Fred told me to do and it turned out exactly like he said it would.
-Jim Duffy, FBI

I still carry your On Scene Guide to calls.
-G.R. Day, Dauphin County Crisis Response Team

In fact, last month we had a call-out where a man had a gun and a 5 gal can of gas threatening to kill himself. I sent your book out to the scene with special instructions for the negotiators to review the suicide flow chart you provided... we got him out without incident. Thanks again.
-Captain Don Furu, Pocatello Police Department, Pocatello, Idaho

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: CRC Press; 2 edition (June 13, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849314410
• ISBN-13: 978-0849314414
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #875,627 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Worthy Addition To The Field, April 22, 2000

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Lt. Michael Broida (Rochester, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: On-Scene Guide for Crisis Negotiators (Paperback)

Frederick Lanceley's "On-Scene Guide for Crisis Negotiators" is a long needed compendium of technique and definition in the field of crisis negotitations. Mr. Lanceley's vast experience has enabled him to provide techniques based on real-life situations not just theory. The volume is arranged in a concise, easy-to-reference format which should be a part of every negotiator's "Ready Kit". One of the most important points about this book is the fact that it addresses the types of situations faced daily by police negotiators. Suicide intervention, long a subject ignored in many negotiations seminars, is given in-depth treatment. In addition, the entire book is an interesting read. His account of his involvement at Ruby Ridge is fascinating. I would recommend this book to anyone involved in the field, police commanders and anyone interested in crisis intervention.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars On-Scene Guide for Crisis Negotiators, December 6, 1999

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David L. Larton "DLarton" (Morgan Hill, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: On-Scene Guide for Crisis Negotiators (Paperback)

Recently retired FBI Special Agent Fred Lanceley gives us the benefit of his expertise in this highly detailed book on the actions a crisis negotiator must take in the field. Lanceley describes techniques that will be of benefit to any police officet, tactical dispatcher, hostage negotiator or crisis counselor who is confronted with a barricaded subject, a mentally disturbed individual or a potential hostage taker. These people are encouraged to read Lanceley's book and to include it in your current training. Dave Larton, Member, California Association of Hostage Negotiators

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of On-scene guide for crisis negotiators, July 23, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: On-Scene Guide for Crisis Negotiators (Paperback)

Good 1st book to read on those wanting to be Negotiators in the Law Enforcement field.