23/03/2024
Phase 3 (Case-Based Scenario) Day 8
๐ฏ๐ถ๐บ๐ป๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ-๐ป๐จ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฎ: ๐ช๐จ๐บ๐ฌ-๐ฉ๐จ๐บ๐ฌ๐ซ ๐บ๐ช๐ฌ๐ต๐จ๐น๐ฐ๐ถ ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ฌ๐ท๐ณ๐จ๐
Hostage situations in the Philippines are a grave concern for us in law enforcement especially with the outcome of the Manila Hostage Crisis during August 23, 2010. Events turned out for the worse and even foreigners died from the said hostage. To avoid such events from happening, today we practice the proper response to hostage-taking scenarios.
The aim of this activity was to assess and improve our adaptability and knowledge in high-pressure situations. Resolving hostage takings require special expertise especially when it comes to developing plans and strategies to dissolve the situation. Through this simulation, we have learned that there are patterns that can be learned. Understanding the root causes of why the perpetrator is committing the crime can become a great advantage on the part of the negotiator. He can then start playing to the part of the perpetrator understanding the psychology of his thinking and if possible make him commit to surrendering. However, it is not only our law enforcement that needs to be aware of these situations but as well as civilians. Civilians need to be more knowledgeable of conditions. Trained people can better defend themselves however, civilians who have zero to no experience in these fields are extremely prone to injury, worse death.
Preparedness can never be warranted during extreme dangers that can put to end peopleโs lives. Educating oneself is the best remedy to survive in hostage-taking scenarios.
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Dean of Academics, PNPA
Philippine National Police Academy - Justice, Integrity, Service
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Department of Forensic Science and Criminalistics ACADG PNPA
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