World's Most Incredible Hostage Rescues

A hostage stand-off is one of the most volatile situations a police officer can face.When criminals take a hostage they have hit rock bottom.They are desperate, and completely unpredictable.This episode of the World's Most Incredible Hostage Rescues investigates many different hostage situations and shows first-hand how each emergency is resolved.We'll witness negotiators attempt to diffuse the deadly situation without anyone getting hurt.Sometimes the captor gives up without a fight -- other times the only way that hostages can be saved is with brute force.But the heroes are always those brave men and women who are willing to risk their own lives in order to save the life of an innocent hostage.