Mr. Chris Bowman, who is the chief of plans and programs for the 2nd Security Forces Squadron, negotiates to gain the release of a hostage during an Active Shooter Exercise that evolved into barricaded suspect incent at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 20, 2015. The hostage negotiation portion of the exercise allowed Bowman the opportunity to practice active listening skills, negotiating strategies, and personality analysis to produce a successful resolution and become a better negotiator. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Jezrell Zimmerman and Tommy Lester, who are members of the 2nd Security Forces Squadron, Emergency Services Team move across the 307th RED HORSE compound as they search for a suspected gunman during an Active Shooter Exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 20, 2015. A secondary mission of the exercise was to negotiate the release of a hostage and the surrender of the portray gunmen holding him. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston)
Members of the 2nd Security Forces Squadron, Emergency Services Team secure the final simulated suspect when he surrenders after negotiations during an Active Shooter Exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 20, 2015. The exercise involved apprehending two suspects and a hostage negotiation and was intended to test the ability of the Airmen in responding to an active shooter event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston)