Lance Burdett
Diffusing tension, how to turn the anger dial down a notch
Have you ever been stuck in a situation where a conversionat turns tense, and the person you're talking to just keeps getting angreir, or more passionate? Or strangers have reacted quickly, and badly… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 February 2025
In today's episode, experts in safety and hostility training are sceptical about the government's potential plans to give people the power to detain fellow citizens, Australian Defence officials… Audio
Philip Mehrtens released in peaceful ceremony in West Papua
New footage showing the release of pilot Philip Mehrtens in West Papua has emerged - RNZ Pacific's Eleisha Foon has this report. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 23 September 2024
On today's episode, a former New Zealand police negotiator says international negotiations are long and complex, top officials advised the Government it would cost $3 billion a year for New Zealand to… Audio
Former police negotiator on release of pilot Phillip Mehrtens
Former New Zealand police negotiator Lance Burdett says international negotiations are long and complex, having to go through many steps and people before a resolution. Burdett spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Navigating an anxious world
Most of us feel anxious from time to time, but what happens when it interferes with our daily lives? Ex-lead crisis negotiator, Lance Burdett, is the author of Anxiety is a Worry, providing practical… Audio
Lifting the game against gangs
The new specialised National Gang Unit is being described as the same policing with a different name. Audio
Lifting the game against gangs
The new specialised National Gang Unit is being described as the same policing with a different name.
AudioCouncil compliance wardens "potentially dangerous"
Auckland council's use of compliance wardens with no legal powers to deal with anti social behaviour is a potentially dangerous slippery slope, according to a former top cop. Former police inspector &… Audio
How to negotiate a better deal
As well as being Easter Monday, and April Fools day today is also something a little less exciting - the start of the new tax year. Many of us are taking stock of our finances and thinking ahead for… Audio
The Panel with Max Harris and Janet Wilson (Part 1)
Wallace and panellists Max Harris and Janet Wilson hear from former chief police negotiator Lance Burdett on why a change to the policy on police pursuits won't impact the rise in ram raids, they hear… Audio
Ex-police negotiator on fatal shooting of Taranaki man
Police are remaining tight-lipped over the fatal shooting of a Taranaki man over the weekend, as investigations continue.
22-year-old Kaoss Price was shot by officers after he rammed a police car… Audio
Parliament protest: Negotiation expert pushes for mediation
Former lead crisis negotiator for the police Lance Burdett told Checkpoint the offer to keep protestors' cars off the street could be a productive move.
"When you offer something to somebody, they… Video, Audio
Combatting the dark thoughts in our brains
What's going on in our brains when we experience dark or negative thoughts, and how can we combat them? Lance Burdett spent 22 years in the police, and was the National Advisor for all police… Audio
Lance Burdett - former police negotiator
Lance Burdett talks about the lessons learned by police in some of the countries' highest profile criminal cases. Audio
Questions over police use of sponge bullets
The police are refusing to say if they plan to let front-line officers use sponge bullets to deal with violent offenders.
The weapons are designed to be non-lethal but have sparked outrage in the US… Audio
Ex-investigator Lance Burdett on police manslaughter charges
A former police crisis negotiator says there are strict rules for checking on and caring for prisoners in police custody and records have to be signed off by a senior officer.
Three police officers… Video, Audio
Terrace Tunnel stand-off negotiations: 'You start in the middle'
A former police negotiator says keeping the man who climbed the tunnel entrance safe for 10 hours is "amazing" because there is usually only a 2-3 hour window before the situation deteriorates.
Rethink on hostage tactics urged in wake of Sydney siege
The coroner's findings in the Sydney Lindt cafe siege have called on Australian and New Zealand police to rethink how they deal with hostage takers by trying to wait them out. Former New Zealand… Audio
Behind the police tape
Retired police crisis negotiator Lance Burdett speaks frankly about the mental stress he suffered after witnessing traumatic events during his 22 years in the police force. He is calling for more to… Audio
