Hostage Kidnap Extortion "Red Centre" Training for Crisis Negotiators hosted by Barrie Police Service
Mon, Feb 03
|Barrie Police Service Headquarters
This intensive, five-day advanced Crisis Negotiator training program is specifically tailored for Canadian police services, focusing on the integration of crisis negotiation and strategic response in demand-led kidnap and extortion cases.
Time & Location
Feb 03, 2025, 8:30 a.m. EST – Feb 07, 2025, 4:30 p.m. EST
Barrie Police Service Headquarters, 110 Fairview Rd, Barrie, ON L4N 8X8, Canada
About the event
In Canada, law enforcement faces evolving threats involving hostage-for-ransom and demand-led kidnappings. These high-stakes incidents require a specialized, consistent, and unified response framework. The UK’s "Red Centre" model offers a gold standard in this arena, emphasizing advanced training for crisis negotiators, integrating intelligence, and leveraging proven methodologies for mitigating risks and resolving complex situations effectively.
Adopting a similar model in Canada would enhance our capacity to handle these incidents with precision, safeguarding lives while dismantling criminal enterprises. It's time for Canadian law enforcement to prioritize a comprehensive training approach to meet these modern challenges head-on. Modeled after the proven “Red Centre” approach utilized by UK law enforcement, this program equips crisis negotiators and lead investigators with essential skills and knowledge to manage high-stakes kidnap and extortion situations. Through immersive practical exercises, realistic simulations, and expert-led discussions, participants will refine their negotiation techniques, enhance crisis management abilities, and deepen their psychological…