Strategic Interactions featured on “60 Minutes II” - again!

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CBS’s “60 Minutes II,” Wednesday, May 15th, 2002, at 8:00 PM. SI staff (David Swink, Barry Spodak) were featured as part of a team working to prevent school violence with the US Secret Service and the Department of Education. SI is proud to be a part of this ground-breaking program to train school staff, police, and others, on how to assess and manage potentially violent school situations.

SI has created a series of simulated video interviews that will support the live, simulation-based training, as part of the “Safe Schools Initiative.” On May 29, 2002, SI, the US Secret Service, and the Department of Education began working together to present live training in Seattle, Chicago, Houston, Boston, Atlanta, and San Francisco. This training continues to be delivered in other regions throughout the United States.

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www.secretservice.gov
www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/05/15/60II/main509196.shtml

Strategic Interactions, Inc. on “60 Minutes II” - March 14, 2000

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The “60 Minutes II” story Mind of the Assassin, gives viewers an unprecedented look at how Secret Service agents are trained. David Swink and Barry Spodak train Secret Service Agents to interview and assess potential threats. Swink portrays a schizophrenic man who threatens to kill the president.

While Swink is interviewed by the agents, Spodak provides coaching. Swink then comes out of role to provide more insight to this possible dangerous individual.

For a more in-depth summary of the “60 Minutes II” Mind of the Assassin piece, please visit the CBS News web site.

More Television Experience and Video Productions

Fox Television, “Standoff,” Expert commentary on the psychological aspects of police standoffs, April 1998.

Voice of America, “Interview on International Aspects of Sexual Harassment,” February 1998.

MSNBC, Expert commentary on Clinton/Lewinsky Scandal, February 1998.

ABC Television, “Nightline,” Expert commentary on Clinton/Lewinsky Scandal, February 1998.

ABC Television, “Good Morning America,” Expert commentary on Clinton/Lewinsky Scandal, February 1998.

NBC Television “News 4,” Interview on domestic violence following murder at Springfield Mall, September 1997.

WRC TV News, Washington, DC. Expert commentary on the psychological impact of the Olympic bombing, July 27, 1996.

WRC TV News, Washington, DC. Expert commentary on the psychological impact of TWA #800 crash, July 1996.

WRC TV News, Washington, DC. Expert commentary on workplace violence after Crystal City shootings, March 1995.

WUSA TV, Washington, DC “Eyewitness News.” Expert commentary on the U.S. Postal Service shootings, May 7, 1993.

WUSA TV, Washington, DC “Eyewitness News.” Expert commentary on the psychological effects of the World Trade Center Bombing, March 5, 1993.

KNBC TV News, Los Angeles. Expert commentary on the Branch Davidian Cult standoff in Waco, Texas, February 1, 1993.

WRC TV News, Washington, DC. Expert commentary on Branch Davidian Cult standoff in Waco, Texas,” February 1, 1993.

WUSA TV, Washington, DC “Eyewitness News,” Interview series on the psychological effects of the Gulf War and terrorism, January 23, February 1, and February 8, 1991.

CBS Television, “60 Minutes,” The Hostage Game, February 10, 1985. Diane Sawyer, correspondent.

BBC Television, “Terror,” a documentary on international terrorism, March 1985.

Strategic Interactions’ staff can provide expert commentary to the press on Workplace Violence, Sexual Harassment, Gender Issues in the Workplace, Community Violence, Diversity, Team Building, and Hostage Negotiation.

For expert commentary call David Swink at 703-242-2200, ext. 14.