When lives are at stake, words can matter more than weapons. Diane Harsha explains how crisis negotiation teams and SWAT units work together within the FBI framework to resolve critical incidents safely. This session covers risk assessment, communication strategies, and coordination under pressure, giving writers a realistic understanding of how negotiations are used to prevent violence and save lives.
Crime Without Borders: International Mysteries and Thrillers
Moderated by Carmen Amato, Bill Rapp, J. Robert Kinney, Kathryn Lane, Linda Whitaker, and Stanley Trollip explore writing crime fiction set beyond national borders. Drawing on backgrounds as historians, scientists, and global travelers, they share how to create vivid...
