“An insightful analysis of mass hostage-taking that identifies a pragmatic
Andrew B Brown, Independent Hostage/Crisis Negotiator – Consultant
framework to enhance collaboration and interoperability of those
responding to such incidents. It is very useful to test this framework
through multi-agency immersive scenario-based exercises to identify
areas for development and further strengthen our resolve.”
Practitioner & Expert
A great honour to attend the Police Academy, Vienna, Austria to advise police negotiators and SWAT tacticians from across 14 European countries on many of the challenges, dynamics, and tactics in responding to hostage-taking perpetrated by terrorists.
Perhaps the most important part of any decision-making model is our ability to access good quality information and intelligence. Shared Situational Awareness is achieved by sharing information and understanding between the involved organisations to build a stronger, multi-dimensional understanding of events, their implications, associated risks, and potential outcomes.
Where to begin…I cannot begin to understand the anguish, trauma, and fear that the lightening Taliban insurgency in recapturing the many provinces across Afghanistan brought to many of my friends and staff that have continuously served the people since 2005; it must have been terrifying. Throughout, I have vicariously lived this experience with them to literally move mountains to keep them safe from harm and help those most at risk, flee their homeland to begin a new journey in life.