Unit Chief, FBI Behavioral Science Unit
Date : October 20, 2009
Room : 2045
About the presenter:
Gregory M. Vecchi, Ph.D., is Unit Chief of the Behavioral Science Unit (BSU), Federal Bureau of Investigation where he conducts research, training, and consultation activities in behaviorally-based conflict analysis and resolution, crisis management, crisis communication, and global hostage-taking.
Dr. Vecchi began his service with the FBI in Miami, where he worked a variety of organized crime and drug cases, both domestically and internationally. He became an FBI-certified hostage negotiator in 2002. In 2003, Dr. Vecchi was promoted and transferred to the FBI’s Critical Incident Response Group, where he was assigned to the Rapid Deployment/Logistics Unit (RDLU) and subsequently to the Crisis Negotiation Unit (CNU) as a program manager. During his time at RDLU, Dr. Vecchi deployed to Iraq in support of counterterrorism operations. And while assigned to CNU, he responded to and conducted research on international kidnapping matters.
Dr. Vecchi earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Nova Southeastern University. He has conducted extensive research in the area of conflict and crisis management and communication. In addition, Dr. Vecchi teaches, trains, and consults with executive law enforcement officers on the topic internationally.
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