Mark Daniel Hatz
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I have been involved in protecting people and places by entire adult life. While you might not think that has little to do with psychology, I have discovered that it's all about psychology and what motivates groups or individuals to behave the way they do in a given situation.
As a trained Hostage Negotiator and Emergency Management Professional, I find social psychology is vital in both the planning and execution stage of any successful conclusion to a crisis.
How do you motivate a person to do what they do not want to do and how do you motivate a person to not do what they obviously are intent on doing? The answer is Psychology and more precisely the science of Social Psychology.
My personal research into this area is to understand the social influences that might be helpful in gaining a satisfactory solution to a crisis. How can I prevent a crowd from becoming a mob? How can I prevent fear, uncertainty or anger from causing a crowd to become a mob? How do I move a large crowd from one place to another during a crisis as quickly and safely as possible? How do I keep one individual or several from terrorizing others?
Social Psychology might hold many of the answers I seek. When you look deeper into the reasons people behave the way they do you might find ways to prevent them from doing what they are determined to do, even if only for a short time. Time is always in short supply and time is the thing we need most.
My job is to prevent tragedy, if I fail, my job is to marshal available resources to purchase time, and even seconds can make a difference and mitigate the tragic outcome.
Primary Interests:
Education
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Peace Officers Accreditation, Law Enforement
Alabama Peace Officers Standards & Training Commission
1983
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Certification, Crime Scene Photography
FBI Law Enforcement Officers Training School
1985
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Certification, Investigation
Northeast Alabama Police Academy
1987
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Diploma, Hostage Negotiation
Military Police School
1987
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Certificaton, Special Circumstance Hostage Negotiations
Institute of Public Service
1987
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Certification, Anti Terrorism
Department Of Defense
2005
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Certification, Terrorism Emergency Response
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, National Fire Academy
2006
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Certification, Hazardous Materials Response
Michigan State University, School of Criminal Justice
2006
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Certification, Emergency Planning
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, Emergency Management Institute
2006
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Certification, Emergency Management
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, Emergency Management Institute
2006
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Certification, State Disaster Management
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, Emergency Management Institute
2006
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Certification, Incident Command System
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, Emergency Management Institute
2006
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Certification, Special Events Contingency Planning
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, Emergency Management Institute
2006
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Certification, Incident Management
Michigan State University, School of Criminal Justice
2006
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Certification, Emergency Program Manager
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, Emergency Management Institute
2006
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Certification, National Incident Management, Resource Management
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, Emergency Management Institute
2006
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Certificaiton, Leadership and Influene
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, Emergency Management Institute
2006
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Certification, Evacuation Coordinator
Michigan State University, School of Criminal Justice
2006
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Certification, Container Inspections (C-TPAT)
Michigan State University, School of Criminal Justice
2006
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Certification, Emergency Management Professional Development
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, Emergency Management Institute
2006
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Certification, Continuity Of Operations (COOP)
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, Emergency Management Institute
2006
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Certification, Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, Emergency Management Institute
2006
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Certification, Unified Command
Michigan State University, School of Criminal Justice
2006
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Certification, Emergency Response Planning
Michigan State University, School of Criminal Justice
2006
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Certification, Instructor
Department Of The Army
2006
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Certification, Federal Coordinating Center Operations (NDMS)
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, Emergency Management Institute
2007
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Certificaiton, National Infrastructure Protection
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, Emergency Management Institute
2007
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Certification, National Incident Management, Intrastate Mutual Aid
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, Emergency Management Institute
2007
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Certification, Crowd Management
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, Center for Domestic Preparedness
2007
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Certificaton, EMS Operations at Multi Casualty Incidents
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, National Fire Academy
2007
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Certification, National Incident Management, Multi-Agency Coordination
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, Emergency Management Institute
2007
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Certification, Community Educator
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, National Fire Academy
2007
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Certification, Fire Service Supervision
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, National Fire Academy
2007
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Certification, Crisis Leadership
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Center for Public Preparedness
2008
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Certification, Command and Control Decision Making
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, National Fire Academy
2008
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Certification, Drug Interdiction
National Law Enforcement Standards & Training Commission
2009
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Certification, Use Of Force
National Law Enforcement Standards & Training Commission
2009
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Certification, Urban Terrorism
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, Center for Domestic Preparedness
2009
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Certification, Emergency Operations Coordinator, Management and Operations
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, Emergency Management Institute
2009
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Certification, Program Evaluation Methods
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Center for Public Preparedness
2010
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Certification, Chemical Weapons: Detection
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Center for Public Preparedness
2010
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Certification, Chemical Weapons: Protection
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Center for Public Preparedness
2010
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Certification, Risk Communication
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Center for Public Preparedness
2010
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Certification, Conflict Analysis
United States Institute of Peace
2013
Honors and Awards
- Named “Computer Professional” by National Association of Certified Computer Professionals
- Appointed as Constable by Alabama Governor Fob James
- DOD Commander’s Award for Public Service, 3397th GSU, 101st Airborne “Air Assault”
- DOA Commander’s Award for Public Service, 81st RSC
- Elected as Alabama Chapter President of Law Dogs Law Enforcement Associatoin
- Elected as Regulator of Law Dogs Law Enforcement Association
- Elected as National Member at Large of Law Dogs Law Enforcement Association
Work Experience
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Police Officer
Employer: Anniston Police Department
October 1982 - October 1990
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Classified
Employer: Confidential
October 1990 - October 1996
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Constable
Employer: State of Alabama
March 1996 - June 2003
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Technology Coordinator
Employer: Talladega County Board of Education
October 1996 - October 1999
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Facilities & Security Coordinator
Employer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Full Vehicle Test & Evaluation
October 2000 - October 2005
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Personnel Protection Services Site Supervisor
Employer: Center for Domestic Preparedness (AHTNA)
October 2005 - present
Membership in Professional Organizations
- Fraternal Order of Police
- Law Dogs Law Enforcement Association
- Social Psychology Network
Languages Spoken
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English
Native speaker
Psychology Mentors, Inspirations, and Influences
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Richard Lee Daniel HatzUnited States ArmyMy father who fought in an unpopular war while leaving his wife and two small children behind. He managed to keep his humanity intact and return to us alive. He has always been true to his beliefs and steadfast in doing what is right, not what is easy. He is the primary influence in my life. -
Scott PlousWesleyan UniversityMuch of what I have been involved in for most of my life has involved social psychology without my knowing it. Dr. Plous has taught me how and why the science of social psychology is truly a science.
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Mark Daniel Hatz
61 Responder Drive
P.O. Box 5100
Anniston, Alabama 36205-5100
United States of America
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