“Description of the Threat/Event: a. Hostage Situation. A situation in which a person(s) holds another person(s) against his/her will by force, threat, or violence, and Law Enforcement Officials present at the scene are attempting to obtain the release of person(s)/hostages being held. (It should be assumed that the Hostage Taker is armed at all times.) ¶ b. Barricade Incident. A situation in which a person, while in a place of cover, who is armed or believed to be armed, resists being taken into custody. ¶ 2. Impact of Mission Critical Incident: The threat of hostage/barricade situation will severely disrupt medical center operations and will require the immediate response of trained Police Hostage Negotiators.” - Сова, удочеряющая носок