CRISIS NEGOTIATIONS TEAM

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT) was first established in the late 1970’s, at a time when law enforcement agencies across the nation began to recognize the necessity and usefulness of such units. The main priority of the CNT was, and continues to be, resolving crisis situations peacefully and safely.

The CNT is currently comprised of experienced deputies from all areas of the Sheriff’s Office, each of whom must complete 3 crisis negotiations classes before becoming a Certified Negotiator. The unit is comprised of 14 members, which includes a Commander, an Assistant Commander and two Sergeants - who each supervise a team of five Negotiators.  

In addition to completing specific negotiator training throughout the year, the team also works in conjunction with other special operations division’s teams within the agency to facilitate team-building efforts for critical incidents.