Crisis Negotiation Team

The Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) is a specialized unit trained to peacefully resolve high-risk situations through communication and negotiation. Their primary goal is to preserve life by using verbal strategies to de-escalate crises and achieve voluntary compliance without the use of force.

Core Responsibilities

• Hostage Situations: Engage with hostage-takers to ensure the safe release of victims.
• Barricaded Subjects: Negotiate with individuals refusing to surrender, reducing the risk of harm.
• Suicidal Subjects: Intervene in situations involving individuals threatening self-harm, providing support and resources.
• High-Stress Incidents: Assist in resolving emotionally charged or volatile encounters through dialogue.
• Intelligence Gathering: Collect and analyze information about subjects to inform negotiation strategies.
• Collaboration with REACT: Work closely with tactical teams to ensure coordinated responses during critical incidents.

Training & Standards

• Negotiators receive specialized training in psychology, communication techniques, active listening, and crisis intervention. They maintain proficiency through scenario-based exercises and ongoing education.

CNT is an additional assignment for officers regularly assigned to other units.