RETIRED FBI SPECIAL AGENT · CRISIS NEGOTIATOR · JACKSON, MS
The FBI agent
next door.
Now he works for you.
Training in crisis negotiation, intervention and leadership. Consulting that connects law enforcement, organizations and the communities they serve. Thirty years with the FBI taught Jeffery Artis how to keep a hard conversation going — and when you call, he's the one who picks up.
THE MISSION
Better conversations between the people who protect a community and the people who live there. For a more just nation.
01 / CONSULTING SERVICES
Tell him what happened.
He'll find out why.
From building community trust to settling workplace conflict and learning from a critical incident — stronger connections, better outcomes.
Community engagement
Builds communication, understanding and trust between law enforcement and the neighborhoods they serve — working alongside citizens, agencies and churches.
ROOTED IN: Project E.J.E.C.T. & L.E.A.D. speaker Learn moreMediation
A confidential, voluntary way to settle a workplace dispute — an impartial mediator who makes room for honest dialogue and gets people back to the table before it ends up in court.
ROOTED IN: U.S. EEOC-certified mediator Learn moreCrisis incident review
An independent review of the whole response, decision by decision — with clear lessons to strengthen your policies, procedures and preparation for next time.
ROOTED IN: FBI Crisis Negotiations Coordinator Learn moreDon't see your situation? Call anyway. If he can't help, he'll point you to someone who can.
02 / FEATURED FOCUS
Crisis
negotiation.
“The only aspect of the crisis we have absolute control over is our own emotions.”
Something doesn't add up? Knock on Jeff's door.
You talk to Jeff.
Not a call center. Not an intake form that disappears. The person who answers is the person who does the work.
It stays between you two.
Every conversation is confidential from the first call. Discretion was his job for thirty years.
The porch light's always on.
Trouble doesn't keep business hours. Call or text day or night — his door is always open.
03 / TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT & ORGANIZATIONS
Prepare for the moment.
Six courses, taught by someone who's been on the phone when it counted. Contact J. Artis Consulting for current availability, format and scheduling.
Introduction to Crisis Negotiation
Active listening, team roles and practical scenarios for officers beginning their negotiation training.
Crisis Management
Team responsibilities, situational assessment and decision-making for those managing a crisis response.
Crisis Negotiation Refresher
Revisit core skills and build confidence through role play, incident assessment and live scenarios.
Crisis Intervention
Recognize a crisis early, assess the situation and practice the communication that de-escalates it.
Color of Law
Civil rights, investigative processes and the responsibilities that come with a badge.
Cultural Diversity
Culture, perception, intent and impact — and how to communicate well across diverse communities.
Want a course at your agency, school or company? Bring Jeff to you.
04 / PERSONNEL FILE — DECLASSIFIED
Experience behind the conversation.
Jeffery Artis joined the FBI in 1988 and spent 30 years as a Special Agent in the Birmingham, Memphis and Jackson Divisions. He served as the Jackson Division's Crisis Negotiations Coordinator, training and assisting local, state, federal and international agencies.
His approach centers on communication and conflict resolution that serves both law enforcement and the community — and since retiring in 2018, he's brought it to agencies, organizations and neighbors through J. Artis Consulting.
HOW IT WORKS
Three steps. No runaround.
You call. He listens.
Tell him what's happening in plain words. No forms, no jargon, no judgment.
You get a straight answer.
What he can do, how he'll go about it and what it will cost — before any work starts.
He gets to work.
He reviews, mediates or trains — keeps you posted — and leaves you with something you can act on.
05 / CONNECT
Let's start a
conversation.
His door is always open. Call, text or send a note about a course, a service or something you can't quite name. Everything you share stays between you and Jeff.
Tell Jeff what's going on
Call 601-760-0197 Send a text Send a confidential message Email support@jartisconsulting.comAsking about a course? Mention which one and how many people — he'll come back with dates and options.