Clinton R. Van Zandt
FBI Profiler, Hostage Negotiator, Crisis Manager and Vietnam Veteran
Clint Van Zandt was with the FBI for 25 years where he served as a Supervisor with the FBI's internationally respected Behavioral Science or "Silence of the Lambs" Unit. He was also the FBI's Chief Hostage Negotiator and managed the FBI's Major Case/Crisis Management Program. Prior to this he was an Agent with US Army Intelligence and is a Vietnam War veteran. He has been the primary hostage negotiator... MORE
Fees & Travel
| Local Keynote | $5,000 |
| Non Profit | $5,000 |
| Keynote | $7,500 |
Clinton R. Van Zandt travels from Washington, District of Columbia and requires 1 business class or 2 coach airline tickets plus ground transportation and hotel
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Nostradamus and the Psychic Detectives
Do so called psychics really have special abilities that can help law enforcement solve cases? Explore the history of psychics, the myths and the truths, and learn how they help, or hinder, criminal... MORE
The History and the Secrets of Psychological Profiling
What is the origin of criminal profiling and how is it used to solve crimes by the FBI? Hear the truth from a former top profiler in the FBI and see first hand how these techniques are applied to solve... MORE
Protecting Children of all Ages from Predators
Former FBI Agent Clint Van Zandt was kidnapped by a child predator when he was 7-years-old. Hear how that experience changed his life forever and how you can both identify predators and help your children... MORE
Telling the Difference between Mr. Right and Mr. Wrong
Former FBI Agent Clint Van Zandt has helped both men and women deal with cases of Internet and personal stalking and domestic violence. He has identified and provides audiences with the behavioral... MORE
The new Age of Terrorism
What is the current threat posed by terrorists world wide, and might they strike again in America? Former FBI Agent Clint Van Zandt discusses the history of both international and domestic terrorism... MORE
Kidnap, Ransom and Extortion Management
The FBI's former Chief Hostage Negotiator discusses how businesses and families alike need to protect their employees and loved ones from becoming a victim of a kidnapping and how corporations should... MORE
Similarities between Business Negotiations and Hostage Negotiations
Negotiate as though your Life Depended on it! The FBI's former Chief Hostage Negotiator contrasts business and hostage negotiations in an interesting, exciting and useful way. His lecture leaves his... MORE
Violence in the Workplace
Hardly a week goes by without a media report of some kind of violence in the workplace. Former FBI Profiler Clint Van Zandt discusses such matters, the early warning signs that are normally present... MORE
Psychological Profiling: Solving Famous Unsolved Cases
Former FBI Profiler Clint Van Zandt discusses the infamous Zodiac Case, the disappearance of Natalee Holloway, and the murder of JonBenet Ramsey. Consider the evidence as you learn first hand the true... MORE
Crime Scene Investigations
What do the clues and other physical evidence left at a crime scene tell you about the crime and the person committing the crime? Former FBI Profiler Clint Van Zandt reviews the history of Crime Scene... MORE
Modern Day Pirates, Ancient Day Crime
Attacks by pirates have plagued seafarers for centuries. In 1795, the fledgling US Govt. paid a ransome of $1M to obtain the release of 115 kidnapped American sailors. Today private boats and yachts... MORE
Lessons Learned from the VA Tech Tragedy and Beyond: Identifying the
Grade school, high school and college campus' across the country have witnessed the tragic shooting of teachers and students by both insiders (students) and outsiders coming onto campus. Former FBI... MORE
How to Survive a Home Invasion, a Kidnapping and a Car Jacking
The incidents of home invasions, kidnappings and carjackings are increasing all across America. Former FBI Agent Clint Van Zandt tells you how to avoid and survive a home invasion, how to avoid a kidnapper... MORE
Crisis Management
Many companies and corporations encounter situations every day that, if not responded to appropriately, can develope into major media worthy crisis with an appropriate negative effect of company personnel... MORE
