Advanced Crisis Negotiation: Psychological Disorders
Course Description: Advanced Hostage/Crisis Negotiation Techniques (Psychological Disorders) is a rigorous 3-day course designed for seasoned negotiators to master high-stakes dialogue under pressure. Participants will distinguish instrumental from expressive negotiations and explore how psychology shapes decision-making, while examining the pivotal role psychology plays in crisis scenarios. The program provides a structured understanding of barricaded subjects, identified psychological disorders, and practical negotiation strategies tailored to each profile, including definitions of medical mimicry and medications linked to specific disorders. It also covers suicide and suicide by cop (SBC), recognizing warning signs and developing pre-callout strategies – alongside a critical emphasis on mental health self-awareness for negotiators, addressing stress, bias, and resilience to enhance safety, effectiveness, and ethical conduct during operations.
- Instructor: Timothy Quigley – Evidence Based Negotations
- Date: December 2-4, 2027
- Time: 08:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Hours: 7
- Location: North Campus, Building N110, Room 204
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Instructor Bio: Timothy Quigley, Special Agent, FBI (retired), currently a Professor at Coastal Carolina University, has interviewed, investigated and prosecuted numerous individuals who violated such federal crimes as Money Laundering, Securities Fraud, Mortgage Fraud, Advanced Title III Drug Cases, and other federal violations. As a Hostage/Crisis Negotiator and certified instructor, Tim has organized and facilitated the FBI’s 40 Hour Crisis Negotiation Course, been involved in national and international kidnappings, and has deployed with the Horry County Crisis Negotiation Team and the Myrtle Beach Police Crisis Negotiation Team. Tim’s education includes a B.S. in Accounting, a M.S. in Forensic Accounting, and a Ph.D. in Forensic Psychology.
