On behalf of all the members of the Illinois Crisis Negotiators Association (ICNA), I want to welcome you to our website. In June of 1999 our association was formed by a handful of law enforcement officers representing local, county, state, and federal agencies determined to encourage and provide education, interaction, and networking between Crisis Negotiators in the State of Illinois.

Over the past decade our association has grown to include over 250 members from law enforcement, correctional, mental health, and criminal justice professionals dedicated to the safe and successful resolution when responding to a variety of crisis incidents.

1st Annual ICNA Golf Tournament May 4, 2012

When: Friday, June 22nd
Where: George W. Dunne National Golf Course, Oak Forest, IL
Price: $100 per individual/$400 per team

Details: This is a four man golf scramble to benefit the Illinois Crisis Negotiators Association which provides annual training and seminars for negot ... read more

ICNA to Test New Face-to-Face Negotiations Technology at 2012 Conference Training Scenarios March 30, 2012

While face-to-face contact between a negotiator and a subject in crisis is discouraged, situations arise in which this may be the only communications option available. During face-to-face negotiations, the primary negotiator loses the convenience of team support. Typically, team ... read more

2012 ICNA Conference Itinerary March 6, 2012

The 2012 ICNA Conference is coming up and with a stellar line-up from open to close. Take a look at the attached itinerary and we hope to see you in Lombard. ... read more

2012 Scenario Training February 15, 2012

As of February15th, all 50 slots for scenario training are booked. If you are interested in volunteering for the scenario training please contact us by email either directly or at icnaonline@gmail.com. ... read more

Question & Answer section February 8, 2012

ICNA has a new feature on this site that allows members the opportunity to post questions for other members to view and respond to.

The ICNA board also uses this section to post questions for feedback that will help make future conferences more successful.

Check out the "Qu ... read more

Executive Board Elections January 24, 2012

ICNA will be holding elections for the positions of President and Treasurer at the 2012 conference. Any active member interested in holding either board position should contact a board member prior to the election and make their candidacy known.
In addition, there are several ... read more

2012 CONFERENCE March 6, 2012

The 2012 ICNA Conference and Training Seminar is coming up fast. We encourage everyone to begin registering for the conference and also the scenario training. This years scenario training will take place at the Homeland Security Facility at the College of Dupage and will offer ... read more

Online Version of the Hostage Barricade Database System (HOBAS) January 21, 2012

HOBAS - ONLINE
By SSA John Flood, Crisis Negotiation Unit
Federal Bureau of Investigation

Fellow Negotiators,

The online version of the Hostage Barricade Database System (HOBAS) is now available online. You can access it via the Law Enforcement Negotiation Support (LENS ... read more

New Speakers Confirmed for 2012 Conference November 7, 2011

ICNA is pleased to announce that Special Agent Chris Campion and Officer Rebecca Inman have been confirmed as presenters for the 2012 Conference and Training Seminar in Lombard, IL. S.A. Campion and Officer Inman were involved in the negotiations of a 2001 standoff inside a camp ... read more

ICNA Executive Board Attends National Meeting October 18, 2011

Executive board members recently attended the Michigan Association of Hostage Negotiators annual conference as well as the National Council of Negotiators' Association meeting held at the beautiful Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Traverse City, Michigan
Board members from associ ... read more