This presentation describes a kidnap for ransom case that began in Sacramento, California, and was resolved in St. Louis, Missouri. The incident lasted several days and the negotiations went on for over 24 hours. The seminar explains the differences involved in a kidnapping negotiation versus other types of crisis negotiation. Discussion includes audio of the TPI and suspects.

Patrick Doering retired after a 28.5 year career with the Lake St. Louis (MO) Police Department. He was a Crisis/Hostage Negotiator for 20 of those years and spent the last three years as the Commander of the St. Charles County Regional Crisis Negotiation Team. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the FBI National Crisis Negotiation Course, and the London Metropolitan Police (Scotland Yard) National Negotiators course. Patrick is the former President and co-founder of the Missouri Association of Crisis Negotiators. He has presented case studies at several negotiation conferences across the country. He is currently the Crisis Negotiation Section Chair for the National Tactical Officers Association.