ENROUTE PODCAST -E6 - DR. ANDY YOUNG

Welcome to this episode of ENROUTE 

I’m Joseph Brigandi.

Today we’re being given the opportunity to get inside the mind of a man who’s been inside many criminal minds. 

He’s the chief hostage negotiator for the Lubbock Police Department. He’s the author of multiple books, including 

fight or flight … negotiating crisis on the front line

When every word counts … an insiders view of crisis negotiations

And he’s a co-author of Crisis Negotiations, managing critical incidents and hostage situation’s in law-enforcement and corrections, which is currently in its sixth edition

He has been providing crisis counseling for police departments for over 20 years. He was a Co Responder long before co responder programs had been invented.

He’s a pioneer in the area of integrated mental health services in public safety organizations

He’s a Mentor’s, a friend, and he has a great sense of humor. 

Please join me and welcoming Dr. Andy Young to this episode of ENROUTE. 

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