Preventing the Use of Force Through Police NegotiationExploring the Role and Potential of the Norwegian Crisis and Hostage Negotiation Unit
The aim of negotiation is to avoid violent intervention in situations and incidents where people are acting in a threatening manner.The use of negotiators has proved an effective response to critical incidents.Through participant observation and interviews, this study explores the Norwegian Crisis and Hostage Negotiation Unit (CHNU).CHNU is a separ