In Dealing with a Barricade Situation, Which of the Following

question 40

Multiple Choice

In dealing with a barricade situation, which of the following is not recommended to hostage negotiators?

• A) Denying the hostage taker's desired excitement or stimulation
• B) Calm handling
• C) Threatening to involve the hostage-taker's family in negotiations
• D) Providing minimum media attention
• E) Prolonging the negotiation if necessary as long as some progress is being made

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