population Memo for actions in case of kidnapping

Each particular case of hostage-taking peculiar and different from others.
However, if you were taken hostage:
1) as soon as possible get yourself together, calm down and do not panic;
2) if you are tied up or shut their eyes, try to relax, breathe deeply;
3) prepare physically, mentally and emotionally for the possible ordeal. At the same time, remember that most cases capture people hostages were still alive. Be sure that the special and law-enforcement agencies are already taking professional measures for your release;
4) Do not run, if there is no confidence in the success of the escape;
5) remember as much information about the terrorists. . It is advisable to set the number, the degree of armament, make the most complete sketch, drawing attention to the characteristics of appearance, body, accent and subjects of conversations, temperament, demeanor, etc. Details will subsequently determine the identity of terrorists;
6) according to various criteria, try to determine the place of its location (imprisonment);
7) If possible, position yourself away from windows, doors and the kidnappers themselves, ie, in places of greater safety in the event that will be taken proactive steps to your release (the storming of the premises, snipers shoot to kill criminals, and others.);
8) in the case of storming it is recommended to lie on the floor face down, hands clasped at the back;
9) not indignant if during the assault and capture of you may at first (to verify your identity) to do more correctly as a likely culprit. You can search, handcuffed, tied up, cause emotional or physical trauma, subjected to interrogation. Treat with understanding to the fact that in such situations, such actions the attackers (to final identification of all persons and to identify the true criminals) are justified.
 
The relationship with the kidnappers:
1) does not attack the resistance, do not make any sudden movements and threatening, do not provoke terrorists to rash actions;
2) Avoid direct eye contact with the kidnappers;
3) from the beginning (especially the first half hour), follow all orders and instructions of the kidnappers;
4) take a stance of passive cooperation. Speak in a calm voice. Avoid expressions of contempt, calling hostile tone and behavior that can cause anger invaders;
5) Keep calm, keep with dignity. Do not express categorical denials, but do not be afraid to handle requests calm about what dire need;
6) if you have health problems that are in a situation of high stress may occur, report it in the form of a quiet blow you people. Gradually, in view of the prevailing situation, it is possible to raise the level of requests related to improving your comfort.

With long-term presence in a hostage situation:
1) Avoid feelings of pity, confusion and embarrassment. Mentally prepare yourself for future trials. Keep a mental activity;
2) Avoid feelings of despair, use of internal resources of self-persuasion;
3) think and remember about pleasant things. Remember that the release of the chances increase with time. Be sure that everything possible is being done for your early release;
4) constantly find myself any activity (exercise, reading, memories of life, etc.). Set the daily schedule of physical and intellectual activity, perform business strictly methodical manner;
5) to maintain the strength eat everything they give, even if the food does not like and does not cause appetite. Is aware that the loss of appetite and weight are normal in such an extreme situation.

Saving psychological stability - one of the most important hostage rescue conditions. There are good any ways and methods, distracting from the unpleasant sensations and experiences, allowing maintain the clarity of thinking, adequate assessment of the situation. It is useful to understand the following rules:
1) Make available in the circumstances exercise a minimum of strain and rasslab¬lyayte serially all muscles of the body;
2) very helpful in all respects to practice auto-training, and meditation, they will help to keep your mind under control;
3) remember myself read books, poems, songs, consistently ponder various abstract problems (solve mathematical problems, remember foreign words, etc.). Your mind has to work;
4) if possible, read everything at hand, even if the text is absolutely not interesting. You can also write, in spite of what is written is selected. What is important is the process that helps keep the mind;
5) Try to relate to what is happening to you as if from the outside, not taking what happened to heart, until the end of hope for a favorable outcome. Fear, depression and apathy - three of your main enemy, they are - inside you.