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Building Legacies in Law Enforcement Negotiation: Tim Hunter’s Journey
Friday, 10 July, 2026
How can you make a difference when your superpower in Law Enforcement is - connecting people? Retired Sergeant and Crisis Negotiator Tim Hunter stops by to visit with The Crisis Cop, Pat Doering, to share perspectives from his 30+year career that continues to help craft the future of Crisis Negotiation around the globe. Ready to learn how connecting people isn't just a superpower, but an essential element in the chemistry set of crisis negotiation success? It's all here and more inside this episode of The Crisis Cop Podcast Be sure to Like Subscribe and Share this episode of The Crisis Cop Podcast on The 2GuysTalking Podcast Network via WhatCopsWatch.Com... The Crisis Cop Podcast Podcast Links Bar: Connect with The Host! Subscribe to This Podcast Now! This program is one of the many parts of The WhatCopsWatch.Com Effort! Rate this podcast on Apple Podcasts. the Ultimate success for every podcaster is FEEDBACK! Not an Apple Podcasts user? No problem! 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We are proud to provide you both a dedicated AUDIO and VIDEO presentation for this program! To Listen Now: Hit the play button in the player on this page or hit the Subscribe button on your favorite Podcast Directory to instantly get these episodes when they release! To Watch Now: Visit this program on YouTube, or hit the window located below to see the hosts, guests and light bulb moments that make this program special! https://youtu.be/Z1av5R8hjhQ The Detailed Shownotes for This Episode of The Crisis Cop Podcast: Looking for the detailed links, information and references used inside this episode? Read on below to find them all and remember to reach out to ask if there's something else you'd like to see from this episode! Timestamps for This Episode of The Crisis Cop Podcast: 00:00 Tim's journey in law enforcement and retirement 05:24 Larry's Intense Hostage Negotiation Story 07:53 Coordinating international conference speakers 10:11 Intense training, evaluations, and student dropouts 14:45 Importance of practicing active listening skills 19:09 Emphasis on tactical operations in policing 20:34 Negotiation during a critical incident 27:00 Supportive team check-ins and debriefs 30:26 Police standoff experiences and outcomes 33:50 Locating and apprehending suspect with SWAT team 35:42 Supporting each other after tragedy 38:43 Maintaining Humor in Law Enforcement 41:35 Preparing for future crisis negotiations 47:34 Networking in crisis negotiations field 48:26 Closing the Crisis Cop podcast episode Questions Answered Inside This Episode of Cops and Robbers Talk: The conversation focused on the transition from being a "good talker" to a "good listener" in crisis negotiation. How does this shift in skillset impact the effectiveness of a negotiator? 02:54 One concept discussed was the importance of mentors in law enforcement. How did mentorship influence the careers and approaches of the negotiators highlighted in this episode? 05:03 A key theme that emerged was the challenges and benefits of international training, such as the course in Manchester. How do international approaches to negotiation training differ, and what can American negotiators learn from them? 10:02 The discussion explored the role of networking and interpersonal connections in advancing one’s career in crisis negotiation. What are some ways in which these relationships can open up professional opportunities? 12:33 Several points were raised, including the importance of active listening and stepping out of the traditional law enforcement “problem-solving” mindset. In what ways does active listening change the outcome of crisis situations? 13:32 The episode addressed preparing for language and cultural barriers in negotiation scenarios. What strategies can teams implement to ensure they are ready for situations where language is an obstacle? 16:36 The conversation focused on the relationship between tactical units and negotiators. What are some of the challenges in harmonizing their efforts, and what practices can help bridge the gap between these teams? 18:40 A key theme that emerged was the evolution of peer support and mental health awareness within law enforcement agencies. How have attitudes towards mental health support changed, and what further improvements could be made? 26:40 The discussion explored handling the aftermath of traumatic incidents, including critical incident stress debriefs. How effective are these debriefs in supporting officer wellbeing, and what could enhance their effectiveness? 35:27 Several points were raised about the significance of legacy and the contributions an individual makes beyond their personal callouts. How can negotiators positively shape the future of their field through training, mentorship, and organizational change? 46:44 Links from this Episode: -- Get All of Pat's Books via Amazon Now! - Crisis Cops: The Evolution of Crisis Negotiation in America - Crisis Cop 2: More Stories from the Front Lines of Crisis Negotiation - Calming the Chaos: My Life as a Crisis Negotiator in the St. Louis Area 2GuysTalking Podcast Network Link to the Network's homepage to provide listeners with more background. 2GuysTalking Podcast Network Books & Training Materials Compliance Surrender by Geno Dorough - Retired Crisis Negotiator: The foundational book on negotiation tactics – find it on Amazon or inquire to the hosts for a fair price. Pat Doering - CrisisCop.Com’s newest negotiation book: For more content and practical advice, reach out via the podcast or website. Relevant Techniques & Philosophies The "Four Rs" of Negotiation: Recognize, Respect, Reduce, and Remove barriers – as discussed by Geno Dorough - Retired Crisis Negotiator Active Listening Skills: Essential for both negotiations and day-to-day policing – and featured throughout the episode. Professional Communication in Law Enforcement: Why avoiding yelling and profanity matters for de-escalation and public image. Topics Covered in This Episode The evolution of crisis negotiation in police work and CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) training. Handling emotionally charged situations, and the effects of PTSD in law enforcement. Building trust and rapport—even through difficult or traumatic incidents. Why mentorship matters: Advice for new negotiators from Pat Doering - CrisisCop.Com and Meghan Taft - Limited License Psychologist & Crisis Negotiator. The importance of preserving dignity and respecting emotional barriers during crisis calls. Be sure to Like, Subscribe & Share Everywhere! ==== Connect with Pat Doering - The Crisis Cop Today! — Pat Doering on Facebook — Pat Doering on LinkedIn — Pat Doering on Instagram — Crisis Cop on the Web -- Crisis Cop on YouTube ==== Help Us Tell People About 10+ Years of WhatCopsWatch.Com: On the Web: https://whatcopswatch.com/ At Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast.... At Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2VV1HL9.... On Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b46.... On Facebook: / whatcopswatch Calls to the Audience Inside this Episode: — Did you know that it ALL STARTED with John & Al's Sporting Goods? What was your favorite light bulb moment that YOU discovered in this episode? Tell us Your Perspective About This Episode Now! Be an Advertiser/Sponsor for This Program! Tell us what you think! It’s never too late to be an advertiser in this podcast, thanks to Perpetual Advertising! Contact CrisisCop.Com now and learn more about why podcasting allows your advertising dollar to live across millions of future listeners – FOREVER! Tell Us What You Think About The Crisis Cop Podcast: Tell us what you think and we’ll use your comments in a future ALL-FAN-INPUT Episode! Educating the public is what we’ve based all of our programming on and we’re eager to connect with others who are doing it! Know about another podcast , YouTuber or other media generator making a difference in the way of perspective when it comes to law enforcement? Tell us about them now and we’ll link to them and have them on a future episode of CrisisCop.Com! The Host of this Program: Pat Doering Pat Doering began his career as a police officer in 1996 and has served as a Police Hostage Negotiator since 2004. He has received formal negotiation training from the FBI, the London Metropolitan Police (Scotland Yard), and the Negotiation Program at Harvard University. As a graduate of the FBI National Academy (Class 248), Pat continues to provide guidance, formal training, and leadership mentoring worldwide. In 2024,...
