October 26th, 2025, Chandler Arizona The NTOA is hosting its second annual National Negotiator's Challenge, a unique opportunity for crisis negotiation teams to work together and challenge themselves and their teams against other teams nationwide. Teams will participate in a challenging scenario-driven competition. Up to 10 teams (8 negotiators each) may register. The NTOA will provide judging criteria to teams upon registration. The National Negotiator's Challenge is a realistic stress-based training opportunity. It allows participants and observers to witness how other teams each address the same scenario in their way, depending on resources, team size, experience, and much more. Additional negotiators may attend for observation and training purposes.
 | NTOA Proudly Announces Heckler & Koch as Premier Sponsor for Second Annual Negotiator's Challenge
The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) is proud to reveal that Heckler & Koch (H&K), a global leader in firearms innovation, will once again sponsor the prestigious prize for the winning team at the second annual Negotiator's Challenge, held during the NTOA's Crisis Negotiations Conference. This year, the victorious team will be awarded the highly coveted HK CC9, a firearm distinguished with the NTOA's Member Tested and Recommended Gold Level designation-a testament to its exceptional quality and performance.
| "We are deeply grateful for Heckler & Koch's continued partnership and unwavering commitment to supporting the law enforcement community," said Thor Eells, Executive Director. "Their sponsorship elevates the Negotiator's Challenge, fostering excellence and camaraderie among our nation's top crisis negotiation teams. We anticipate an exhilarating competition and look forward to celebrating the skill and dedication of our participants."
The HK CC9, renowned for its precision engineering and reliability, underscores H&K's legacy of delivering cutting-edge solutions to tactical professionals. The NTOA is honored to partner with H&K for this exciting event, which promises to showcase the pinnacle of crisis negotiation expertise.
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2025 Teams Competing- Naperville PD (IL)
- Cary PD & Wake Regional CNT (NC)
- Washington CO SO (OR)
- Kansas City PD (MO)
- Las Cruces PD (MI)
- Jacksonville SO (FL)
- Washington State Patrol (WA)
- Palm Beach CO SO (FL)
- Phoenix PD (AZ)
- Portland Police Bureau (OR)
- Mecklenburg CO SO (NC)
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ALL National Negotiator's Challenge attendees must register for the NTOA CNT Conference (1-day, 2-day, or whole week) before registering for the competition. | info | Team slots are full, please consider one of the options below | info |
The CNT Challenge Regisistration is now closed.
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