Monday Morning Mom Hostage

Lt. Pat Doering (retired)

This case study explores a harrowing overnight crime spree perpetrated by a 36-year-old male, leading to a dramatic hostage situation involving a 36-year-old mother that caught law enforcement off guard. As the events unfolded, a series of twists and unexpected turns challenged law enforcement’s preparedness and response, highlighting the unpredictable nature of crisis interventions in high-stakes scenarios. Body Camera footage, audio recordings of the negotiation, and swat communications will be utilized during the presentation. The case ends with a twist that the negotiation team wasn’t prepared for.

 This presentation addresses:
Command decision making
Dangers and pitfalls of third-party Intermediaries
Communication flow
Training your negotiators at the next level (supervisor and command)
Communicating with hostages
Unlikely outcomes