Police Negotiations: A New Role for the Community Psychiatrist
- 1 June 1977
- journal article
- other
- Published by SAGE Publications in Canadian Psychiatric Association Journal
- Vol. 22 (4) , 171-175
- https://doi.org/10.1177/070674377702200405
Abstract
This paper reviews the type of individual who might be involved in a hostage situation and police negotiations. It singles out those clinical characteristics which are important in determining the management of the negotiations, and in doing so adds a plea for psychiatrists to become involved in an advisory role. By pointing out the need for psychiatrists and police to review some of the problems and determine a common approach before the situations arise, an additional characteristic is added to the role description of the community psychiatrist.Keywords
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