The Claremont Police Department currently has 3 police officers trained in Hostage or Crisis Negotiation. Our negotiators have under gone some of the finest training provided in the country. Training range between basic negotiation for our back up negotiators to more advanced training received from the Institute of Police Technology in Jacksonville Florida. The department lead negotiator has received more than 140 hours of training provided by IPTM, the FBI, and negotiators from throughout the country.
Negotiators are the most powerful form of non lethal force that can be employed by an agency.
Our department is committed to a safe resolution to situations that negotiators are asked to assist in resolving. Trained negotiators supported by a strong tactical unit, provides a significant reduction in injury to the participants.