Dear Hostage Negotiator:

I am pleased, honored and proud to write to you to advise you of the recent creation of the New York Association of Hostage Negotiators.  After almost 33 years after the development of Hostage Negotiations by the NYPD, NY has finally created an Association that includes a cross section of law enforcement agencies from across NY and Canada that was created to facilitate training and unity in the art of crisis negotiations.  Recently in Rochester, 200 members of the public safety profession from federal, state and local law enforcement gathered to officially form a formal network and training collaboration to add to the 12 Associations already in existence across the United States. 

Attached is an application for membership to the NYAHN for agency negotiators who would like to join the Association.  Our Association offers a network of international members who are police or correction negotiators, committed to quality training and networking to advance their skill in crisis negotiations.  I encourage you to apply for membership to be part of this exciting initiative that has developed into a 300 person membership from agencies across the US and Canada. 

If you have a need for more detailed information regarding our establishment of NYAHN, please feel free to contact me at my office at 585-428-6085.  Thank you in advance for your interest with our Association and I look forward to collaborating with you as a partner in public safety negotiations.

Sincerely,

Commander Sam Farina

NYAHN President

You can download the forms by clicking the links below. 

NYAHN Membership Form 2009.doc

New York Association of Hostage

Membership Dues for 2009

Membership REGISTRATION FORM

                                                                           Date________________

Name________________________________________                   Rank_____________________

Department_________________________________________________________________________

Department Address_______________________________________________________________

City_________________________________  State_______________  Zip Code_______________

Department Phone #______________________________  Fax____________________________

E-Mail Address Dept. Or Personal (Circle One)____________________________________

Home Address (Optional)___________________________________________________________

City_________________________________  State_______________  Zip Code_______________

I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I am an active or retired hostage/crisis negotiator with a law enforcement (State, Federal, Local, County or Correctional) Agency, or a professional who is involved in the practice of crisis intervention in conjunction with a law enforcement agency (ie: clergy, mental health professional)

Signature_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please make checks payable to “NYAHN” 

Annual dues of the amount of $25.00 will provide the member with full rights and privileges of the NYAHN.  Mail Forms to NYAHN, PO Box 10005, Rochester, New York 14610.  A Certificate will follow upon receipt.

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Association Use Only

Date Received____________________                   Check #__________________                  By______________________ 

                                                                                Cash ____________________

You can download the forms by clicking the links below. 

NYAHN Membership Form 2009.doc