Law and Politics

One of the biggest contributing factors to the panic following the Hurricane Katrina disaster was ...

Started by jace

"Cutting the crowd" refers to the police using an overwhelming amount of force to end a riot.

Started by ssal

When people set aside their self-control, allowing the various attitudes and emotions of the group ...

Started by 123654777

What type of mass panic is typically seen following a terrorist attack?

Started by laurencescou

One factor that is often present and acts to escalate an excitement-driven panic is ________.

Started by Frost2351

An occurrence that has the capacity to set off panic-driven behavior once a crowd has gathered is ...

Started by viki

________ involves training and planning, having in place protocols and predetermined action plans ...

Started by ec501234

Discuss the various ways a hostage negotiator should deal with a hostage-taker's demands.

Started by iveyjurea

List the various danger signs that a hostage negotiation may be turning bad.

Started by Collmarie

When a hostage-taker isolates his or her hostages and dehumanizes them, it should be considered a ...

Started by vicky

The hostage-taker insisting that a particular person be brought to the scene is a sign that a ...

Started by Chelseaamend

The highest-ranking person is chosen as the primary negotiator, irrespective of the demographics, ...

Started by fbq8i

The "surrender ritual" describes the behavior of the police about to make a tactical entry to end a ...

Started by sheilaspns

Reduced expectation on the part of the hostage-taker is typically a good sign that the negotiation ...

Started by cool

It must be assumed that the hostage-takers have weapons capable of hitting targets at long range, ...

Started by littleanan

A hostage-taker's demands should always be met at any cost to keep him or her cooperative.

Started by corkyiscool3328

Which of the following was the deadly error in executing the rescue operation in the Beslan School ...

Started by skymedlock

Which of the following is NOT a good idea when negotiating with a hostage-taker's demands?

Started by ec501234

Which of the following is a sign of a successful negotiation of a hostage crisis?

Started by Evvie72

How should the hostage negotiator address the hostage-taker?

Started by bio_gurl

Each of the following is a type of domestic hostage-taker except a ________ hostage-taker.

Started by cagreen833

According to the U.S. military, each of the following is a type of hostage situation except ________.

Started by vicky

What is the government's obligation, if any, to protect children living in violent neighborhoods ...

Started by sheilaspns

Depending on the type of victimization, discuss the various services offered by the community.

Started by 09madisonrousseau09

Discuss the purpose of the rape shield laws.

Started by nummyann