Western States Hostage Negotiators’ Association
Year Founded: 1986
Description:
Western States Hostage Negotiators’ Association (WSHNA) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing the practice, tactics, and psychological strategies of crisis and hostage negotiation. Membership is open to professionals involved in law enforcement, crisis response, and negotiation operations across public safety agencies. Common member roles include hostage negotiators, law enforcement officers, crisis response specialists, tactical team members, behavioral analysts, training instructors, command staff, and public safety professionals.
