Publications & Media
Publications & Media
Peer-reviewed research, professional publications, and national media appearances.
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Dr. Vecchi is a frequent commentator on threat assessment, active killer events, hostage negotiation, and behavioral science.
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Interviews & Media
Selected Appearances
Fox News (LiveNOW)
Nancy Guthrie Search: Gloves Found Inside Home
A former FBI crisis negotiator analyzes new evidence in the Nancy Guthrie case.
Watch / Read →CBS News New York
A Former Crisis Negotiator on the Masked Person in the Nancy Guthrie Case
On-camera analysis of newly released surveillance footage and behavioral indicators.
Watch / Read →Newsweek
Nancy Guthrie Photos Reveal Two Clues About a Potential Subject
Expert behavioral read of the suspect's clothing, gear, and movement patterns.
Watch / Read →Authored & Edited Works
Books
Six books on crisis negotiation, threat assessment, targeted-violence prevention, and conflict resolution — from leading academic and professional publishers.
2023
Fatal Grievances: Forecasting and Preventing Active Killer Threats in School, Campus, and Workplace Settings
Vecchi, G. M., Markey, M. A., & Daniels, J. A.
Routledge
2023
Evidence-Based Hostage / Crisis Negotiation Reference Guide (2nd ed.)
Quigley, T., & Vecchi, G. M.
Quigtales, LLC
Forthcoming
Preventing Active Killer Attacks: Forecasting and Policy Applications
Vecchi, G. M.
Rowman & Littlefield
2011
Conflict and Crisis Communication: Principles and Practice
Ireland, C. A., Fisher, M., & Vecchi, G. M. (Eds.)
Routledge
2006
Assessing Organizational Group Conflict in Law Enforcement Hostage / Barricade Management
Vecchi, G. M.
ProQuest
2001
Asset Forfeiture: A Study of Policy and Its Practice
Vecchi, G. M., & Sigler, R. T.
Carolina Academic Press
Publications
Books, Chapters & Peer-Reviewed Articles
Selected publications spanning crisis negotiation, threat assessment, suicide intervention, and targeted violence.
Encyclopedia · 2021
Crisis Negotiations in the Law Enforcement Context
Vecchi, G. M. — Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Politics.
View PDF →Book Chapter · 2022
The Police Negotiation Cadre of the Hong Kong Police
Wong, P. W. C., Vecchi, G. M., & Wong, G. K. H.
View PDF →Journal Article · 2019
Negotiating in the Skies of Hong Kong: The Efficacy of the Behavioral Influence Stairway Model (BISM) in Suicidal Crisis Situations
Vecchi, G. M., Wong, G. K. H., Wong, P. W. C., & Markey, M. A. — Aggression and Violent Behavior.
View PDF →FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin · 2011
Addressing School Violence
Booth, B., Van Hasselt, V. B., & Vecchi, G. M. — FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.
View PDF →Journal Article · 2011
Dealing with Individuals Who Have Mental Illness: The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) in Law Enforcement
Browning, S. L., Van Hasselt, V. B., Tucker, A. S., & Vecchi, G. M. — The Journal of Forensic Practice.
View PDF →Journal Article · 2010
Barricaded Captive Situations in Schools: Mitigation and Response
Daniels, J. A., Royster, T. E., Vecchi, G. M., & Pshenishny, E. E. — Journal of Family Violence.
View PDF →Journal Article · 2010
Captive-Taking in the Context of Domestic Violence: Some Case Examples
Van Hasselt, V. B., … Vecchi, G. M. — Victims & Offenders.
View PDF →Journal Article · 2009
The Behavioral Influence Stairway Model: A Framework for Managing Terrorist Crisis Situations
Vecchi, G. M., Van Hasselt, V. B., & Romano, S. J. — Behavioral Sciences of Terrorism and Political Aggression.
View PDF →Journal Article · 2009
Captive-Taking in the Context of Workplace Violence: Descriptive Analysis and Case Examples
Vecchi, G. M., et al. — Victims & Offenders.
View PDF →Journal Article · 2008
Role Playing Applications in Hostage and Crisis Negotiation Skills Training
Van Hasselt, V. B., Romano, S. J., & Vecchi, G. M. — Behavior Modification.
View PDF →Journal Article · 2007
Common Variables Associated with the Development of Stockholm Syndrome: Some Case Examples
de Fabrique, N., Van Hasselt, V. B., Vecchi, G. M., & Romano, S. J. — Victims & Offenders.
View PDF →FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin · 2007
Understanding Stockholm Syndrome
de Fabrique, N., Romano, S. J., Vecchi, G. M., & Van Hasselt, V. B. — FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.
View PDF →Conference Proceedings · 2007
Barricaded Hostage and Crisis Situations in Schools: A Review of Recent Incidents
Daniels, J. A., Royster, T. E., & Vecchi, G. M. — Persistently Safe Schools.
View PDF →Journal Article · 2005
Crisis (Hostage) Negotiation: Current Strategies and Issues in High-Risk Conflict Resolution
Vecchi, G. M., Van Hasselt, V. B., & Romano, S. J. — Aggression and Violent Behavior.
View PDF →Journal Article · 2005
Hostage-Taking in the Context of Domestic Violence: Some Case Examples
Van Hasselt, V. B., Flood, J. J., Romano, S. J., & Vecchi, G. M. — Journal of Family Violence.
View PDF →FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin · 2002
Hostage / Barricade Management: A Hidden Conflict Within Law Enforcement
Vecchi, G. M. — FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.
View PDF →Book Chapter
Conflict and Crisis Negotiation: The Negotiated Resolution Model (Chapter 1)
Vecchi, G. M.
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