In 2011, Kalamazoo, Michigan, police negotiator Andres Wells was surprised when a suspect in a gas station robbery and high-speed car chase who was threatening suicide began ignoring his phone calls and instead sent a text. In his three years as a police negotiator, Wells had never even considered the idea of negotiating via text. What advice would you give to police negotiator Wells

In 2011, Kalamazoo, Michigan, police negotiator Andres Wells was surprised when a suspect in a gas station robbery and high-speed car chase who was threatening suicide began ignoring his phone calls and instead sent a text. In his three years as a police negotiator, Wells had never even considered the idea of negotiating via text. What advice would you give to police negotiator Wells

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CE

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