WPSO Detectives Take Advanced Hostage and Crisis Negotiations Training

While some Washington Parish Sheriff's Office Deputies and Detectives were busy hosting an intensive defensive tactics instructor course in Bogalusa last week, WPSO Detectives Jimmy Seal and Chad Cassard took it to the next level by attending a 40-hour hostage and crisis negotiations class at the Kingsland Police Department in Georgia – and not just part one or two, but part three! 

WPSO takes these situations seriously and are committed to being prepared. 

The Detectives learned valuable skills, like empathy towards captors, building rapport, and gaining trust – all essential for achieving the best outcomes in crisis scenarios.