Basic Crisis Negotiations-40 Hours

Instructor: Michael Wargo served over twenty-seven years with the Illinois State Police. His entire career has been in the investigative section of ISP. His investigative assignments have included narcotics, white-collar crime and counter terrorism. Mr. Wargo has been assigned to the Crisis Negotiation Team since its inception in 1984. He has worked in the Communication Center and his current duties include Crisis Negotiation Coordinator for the northern third of the State of Illinois. Prior to his retirement from ISP in November 2002, he was assigned as the Illinois State Police representative to the Joint Terrorism Task Force in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Wargo has written and published more than 50 articles on the subjects of crisis negotiation, suicide intervention, dignitary protection and terrorism. His special assignments have included the 1989 National Governors' Conference, the 1994 World Cup Matches and the 1996 Democratic National Convention. Mr. Wargo has received numerous awards and commendations from police agencies throughout the Midwest. He is the lead Hostage Negotiation, Terrorism and Suicide recognition and Intervention Instructor for KEBCOR.com's programs to Police and Dispatchers. He has extensive experience in training all levels of police, security and military personnel.

Member's Fee: $0
Non-Member & Civilian Fee: $0

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