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The training calendar is kept as up-to-date as possible. Courses listed here are not necessarily endorsed or sponsored by TAHN unless specifically stated. If you are aware of any training being offered, please contact Brent Sheets via e-mail.
IMPORTANT: Members may attend training in any region.
Upcoming Board Meetings: Contact your Regional Vice-president if you are interested in attending any of the meetings.
Region 1
“Abnormal Psychology”
Instructor: Douglas Whitten (FBI)
When: Monday, August 16, 2010 0800-1700 Location: Fort Worth Police Training Academy
RSVP by Email: david.garcia@fortworthgov.org Include in the email your name, rank and department. Also include a contact telephone number.
Cost: Free to current TAHN members Non TAHN members $40.00
To Register Contact: Officer David Garcia Region 1 Vice President 817-899-7292 Cell david.garcia@fortworthgov.org
Officer David Garcia Region I Vice President of Training david.garcia@fortworthgov.org 817-899-7292 Cell
Region 2
40 Hour Basic Crisis Negotiations Class
ALL COURSE INSTRUCTORS ARE EXPERIENCED, HIGHLY TRAINED HOSTAGE NEGOTIATORS.
WHEN:August 16th-August 20th, 2010 TIME:8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. WHERE: Lake Palestine Water Treatment Plant Conference Center (Email Sgt. Morrow for Directions)
COST:T.A.H.N. Members-$75.00, Others $100.00 (Membership Applications are available on-line at www.TAHN.org or at the door)
REQUIREMENT: Licensed Peace Officer, Corrections Officer, Civilian CNT Member
If you have any questions or need additional information, Sgt. Terry Morrow 903-531-1023 tmorrow@tylertexas.com
Sergeant Terry Morrow Region II Vice President of Training tmorrow@tylertexas.com
Region 3
Senior Police Officer Thad Sarton Region IV Vice President of Training thad.sarton@cityofhouston.net
Region 4
BASIC HOSTAGE NEGOTIATION SCHOOL CO-SPONSORED BY: Texas Association of Hostage Negotiators Cedar Park Police Department Department of Criminal Justice, Texas State University
September 7-10, 2010 Cedar Park Police Department 911 Quest Parkway Cedar Park, Texas 78613
THIS 40-HOUR, TCLEOSE CERTIFIED COURSE IS BEING OFFERED FOR POLICE OFFICERS, CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS, AND OTHERS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE FIELD WHO ARE IN NEED OF A BASIC COURSE IN HOSTAGE NEGOTIATIONS.
Topics to be covered include: Definitions, characteristics, and stages of hostage/barricaded incidents Communication Skills Active listening Team structure, roles and command issues Demands and the effects of time Intelligence gathering Stress and the Stockholm Syndrome Personality types of hostage takers Suicide and depression Debriefing issues, operational and emotional Equipment, media, and legal issues
Course participants will be involved in several role play incidents so they can practice the material taught in class. ALL COURSE INSTRUCTORS WILL BE EXPERIENCED AND TRAINED HOSTAGE NEGOTIATORS TO INCLUDE NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED DR. WAYMAN MULLINS, CO-AUTHOR OF "CRISIS NEGOTIATIONS: MANAGING CRITICAL INCIDENTS AND HOSTAGE SITUATIONS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CORRECTS".
Cost: NON-TAHN Members $100.00 per student Cost: TAHN Members $75.00
THE COURSE WILL BE LIMITED TO 30 PERSONS. TO REGISTER BY PHONE CALL OR EMAIL: SGT CATHY BUSTOS cathy.bustos@cedarparktx.us (512) 260-4756
SGT CATHY BUSTOS Region 4 Vice President of Training cathy.bustos@cedarparktx.us
Region 5
Detective Sergeant Paul Shepherd Region 5 Vice President of Training pshepherd@ci.odessa.tx.us (432) 335-3328
Region 6
"Negotiations for First Responders" August 20, 2010 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy.
The Texas Association of Hostage Negotiators and the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office
This course is designed to assist First Responders when dealing with critical calls involving barricaded subjects, suicidal persons and hostage taking type situations.
Topics will include: Understanding and defining hostage versus non-hostage incidents Understanding suicide and dealing with suicidal persons Active Listening Skills and how they are used to communicate during critical incidents Transitioning to SWAT and the Hostage Negotiation Team during critical incidents
Cost: Free for TAHN Members $40 for non-members Class is limited to 30 attendees
*Restricted to current Municipal, State and Federal Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers
Location: Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy 916 Main St. 10th floor Lubbock, TX.
Date & Time: Friday, August 20, 2010, 8AM-5PM
How to Register: Call or Email Deputy Brandon Pierpoint (806) 544-9105 Bpierpoint@co.lubbock.tx.us
40-hour Basic Hostage Negotiation Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy 916 Main St. Lubbock, TX. August 23-27, 2010 8am-5pm:
This 40-Hour, TCLEOSE Certified course is being offered to sworn police officers, correctional officers, and others in the Criminal Justice field that are in need of a Basic Course in Hostage Negotiations.
Topics to be covered include: Definitions, characteristics, and stages of hostage/barricaded subject incidents Communication Skills Active Listening Skills Team structure, roles and command issues Demands and the effects of time Intelligence gathering Stress and the Stockholm Syndrome Personality types of hostage takers Suicide and depression Debriefing issues, operational and emotional Equipment, media, and legal issues
Course Participants will be involved in several role-play scenarios so they can practice the material taught throughout the course. Each participant will receive a workbook, handouts, other materials and course certificate upon completion.
ALL COURSE INSTRUCTORS ARE EXPERIENCED, HIGHLY TRAINED HOSTAGE NEGOTIATORS.
How to Register: Call or email Deputy Brandon Pierpoint (806) 544-9105 Bpierpoint@co.lubbock.tx.us
Deputy Brandon Pierpoint Region 6 Vice President of Training bpierpoint@co.lubbock.tx.us 806-544-9105
17th Annual Southwest Hostage Negotiators Conference
Non-TAHN Training
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