This presentation examines the Oklahoma City Police Department Officer-Involved Sniper Shooting and tactical team callout that occurred on December 24, 2019, in a Sonic parking lot. It begins with an introduction and overview of the OKCPD Negotiator Team, followed by a detailed review of the facts of the incident, supported by evidence such as photographs, body camera footage, robot video, 911 calls, and officer radio transmissions. The session highlights lessons learned by both the individual negotiator and the team, while also addressing the mental health impacts of the incident on MSgt. Scott Pope and MSgt. Katie Lawson. Broader topics include common negotiator stressors, signs of compassion fatigue in negotiators and team leaders, and practical tips to ensure that both individuals and teams remain mission-ready. Attendees will also gain an understanding of two key wellness concepts-self-awareness and margin/capacity-as well as an introduction to four of the eleven Rings of Wellness: financial stability, occupational fulfillment, emotional health, and physical health optimization. The session concludes with closing remarks and an opportunity for questions.

MSgt. Scott Pope is a 26-year veteran of the Oklahoma City Police Department. Throughout his career, he has served in the Hefner Patrol Division, the Gang Enforcement Unit, and the Detective Bureau. During these assignments, Scott survived multiple deadly force encounters that significantly shaped his professional journey. The impact of these experiences and the resulting PTS symptoms deeply affected his personal life. In 2015, Scott and his spouse attended a Post-Critical Incident Seminar (PCIS) for first responders, where he was introduced to tools and resources that helped him not only endure the challenges of his career but also thrive. Today, he serves as a full-time Wellness Sergeant and CIRT canine handler for his partner, "Will." He is also a long-standing member of the Tactical Unit, serving as a Crisis Negotiator for nearly a decade.

Master Sergeant Katie Lawson joined the Oklahoma City Police Department in 2006. She is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. During her career with the department, she has served in a variety of assignments, including Patrol, Vice, Crimes Against Children, Metal Theft, Peer Support, IMPACT, and a short-term assignment with the Oklahoma City DEA Office. She is a dedicated member of the department's Crisis Negotiation Unit and Honor Guard, and she currently serves in the Wellness Unit, where she continues to support the health and resilience of her fellow officers.