Former FBI (20 years) Supervisory Special Agent, Behavioral Science Unit, Special Operations and Research Unit and NCAVC. Former Marine. Expert in hostage situations, negotiation and survival, and stress management in correctional environments. Crime scene assessor and profiler. Conducted worldwide research for the FBI on terrorist activities. Was responsible for much of the original research on the "Stockholm Syndrome," including profiles of terrorist groups and individuals. Assisted in the development of a national strategy for the resolution of aircraft hijacking, including "The Common Strategy" training program. International authority on the assessment of hostage situations, lecturer and author.
