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HOSTAGE POLICY

HOSTAGE POLICY. Hostage means one or more non-inmates taken and held by an inmate or other individual against the captive’s will. HOSTAGE POLICY. The Department will not trade or bargain in any way for the following: Weapons Alcohol Drugs Other employees in trade

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HOSTAGE POLICY

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  1. HOSTAGE POLICY • Hostage means one or more non-inmates taken and held by an inmate or other individual against the captive’s will.

  2. HOSTAGE POLICY • The Department will not trade or bargain in any way for the following: • Weapons • Alcohol • Drugs • Other employees in trade • The hostage taker will not be permitted to leave the institution under any conditions.

  3. HOSTAGE TAKERS

  4. HOSTAGE TAKERSRELIGIOUS FANATICS OFFSHOOT CULT LONER • Righteousness/appropriateness • Value system • Death wish • Irrational conduct • Violent resolution

  5. HOSTAGE TAKERS • Mental stability of the inmate • Over crowded conditions • A means to air grievances to the media • Fleeing criminals

  6. HOSTAGE TAKERS • Wronged person • Death wish • Plan to escape • Religious/Political Fanatics

  7. MOMENTOF CAPTURE

  8. RESIST DANGER OF BEING A HOSTAGE VS DANGER OF RESISTING

  9. OR SURRENDER ?

  10. MOMENTOF CAPTURE • Most dangerous time - adrenaline - weapons • Provocation for violence • Escape may be unrealistic • Odds favor the hostage taker

  11. Hostage Conduct Can Enhance Or Diminish Survival

  12. SURVIVAL • The first 15 – 45 minutes is the most critical • DO NOT PANIC • Comply with inmate wishes but try not to change clothes with the captors, or be blindfolded

  13. SURVIVAL • Maintain a quiet dignity • Try to establish a line of good communication

  14. TO IMPROVESURVIVAL ODDS • Remain calm • Control instinctive behavior • Follow instructions • Create a non-threatening image • Avoid personal injury

  15. MOMENTOF CAPTURE • Blindfolds, gags, drugs • Stay alert • Resist or Surrender

  16. STOCKHOLMSYNDROME An automatic, unconscious, emotional response to the trauma of becoming a victim

  17. THE PHENOMENON • Siege environment • Bond • Philosophy: “It’s us against them.”

  18. THE PHENOMENONSEQUENCE OF EVENTS • Denial • Regression • Identification Defense mechanisms

  19. STOCKHOLM SYNDROMECOMMON EXPERIENCES • Positive contact • Sensing and identifying with the human qualities of the captor • Logical limits, need to survive • The hostages’ view

  20. STOCKHOLM SYNDROME May produce: • Empathy • Participation • Losing touch with reality • Impeding rescue/negotiation efforts • Long term emotional instability

  21. ANYONE CAN BECOME A VICTIM

  22. ADJUSTINGTO CAPTIVITY LIVING CONDITIONS: • Lowest level • Dehumanization • People’s prison

  23. ADJUSTINGTO CAPTIVITY MAINTAIN DIGNITY: • Good appearance • Cleanliness • Positive attitude

  24. ADJUSTINGTO CAPTIVITY • Fear • Time • Boredom

  25. ADJUSTINGTO CAPTIVITY • Living conditions • Fear • Time • Boredom • Illness • Isolation

  26. RESCUEORRELEASE

  27. RESCUE • Drop to the floor and stay down • Avoid sudden moves • Follow rescue force instructions

  28. RESCUE • Do not try to assist rescue forces • Anticipate rough handling • Follow instructions completely • No sudden moves or noises

  29. RELEASE • Follow instructions completely • No sudden moves or noises

  30. HOSTAGESTRATEGIES • Remain calm • Maintain your dignity • Control instinctive behavior • Follow instructions

  31. HOSTAGESTRATEGIES • Create a non-threatening image • Avoid personal injury • Do not give up hope • Control your stress

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