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NYAHN in cooperation with the NYSP, Rochester Police Department and Monroe County Sheriff's Office are pleased to provide their 17th Annual Hostage Negotiation Training Conference in Rochester, New York at the Hyatt Hotel Downtown Rochester, Rochester, NY from May 22 to 24, 2024. The conference will provide the negotiator with real world case studies from NYC, San Jose, Tulsa, Texas, Rochester and Canada. The training is limited to 200 attendees. Those who are police or corrections certified negotiators are encouraged to attend to ensure their on-going training needs are met. An early bird registration will allow for a discounted rate if completed by April 30, 2024. The cost is $399 (early bird) and $450 after May 1. Included in the cost of the conference will include Continental Breakfast and Lunch. Please register early as we anticipate the conference selling out early.


Here is the reservation link for the conference registration: https://app.glueup.com/event/nyahn-annual-hostage-negotiation-conference-94768/


Hotel rate is at $119 per night for the premier hotel. For reservations use the following:

Here's your reservation link you can use to make your hotel reservations:


https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/ROCHE/G-VJJW


CUTOFF Date is April 23, 2024 for rate and reservations for this block.


Hyatt Regency Rochester

125 East Main Street

Rochester, New York, 14604

United States

+1 585 546 1234

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Remember, seats fill up fast and seating is limited. Please register early to avoid being waitlisted.


May 22 - 24, 2024 (EDT)

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Hyatt Regency Rochester
East Main Street 125
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Agenda

  • Day 1 (May 22, 2024)
    7:00 AM - 8:30 AMRegistration Hotel Lobby
    Opening Ceremonies to begin at 830AM sharp
    Eric County Sheriff John Garcia
    Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter
    Rochester Police Chief David Smith
    Major Miklos (Mik) Szoczei
    NYS BCI Captain Kevin Sucher
    8:30 AM - 10:00 AMPresentation 1
    Rochester PD Case Study of 21 hour Jumper
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PMPresentation 2
    San Jose CA Police Department Case Study

    Joe Campagna

    Detective at San Jose Police Department.

    12:00 PM - 12:45 PMLunch
    Lunch Provided at the Hotel
    12:45 PM - 2:00 PMPresentation 3
    NYPD Retired Negotiator Shane Rogers Shares Compelling Motivational Story
    2:00 PM - 3:30 PMPresentation 4
    Mike Clyde of Iowa State Police to Provide Presentation on Rural and Roadside Negotiations
    3:30 PM - 5:00 PMPresentation 5
    Suicide Intervention Techniques

    Peter Collins

    Operational Forensic Psychiatrist at OPP

    6:00 PM - 9:00 PMHospitality Function
    Day 2 (May 23, 2024)
    8:00 AM - 9:30 AMPresentation 6
    Dr. Jeff Thompson NYPD retired on Negotiator Research and Skill Building
    9:30 AM - 10:30 AMPresentation 7
    JD Byas from Dallas TX Case Study
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PMPresentation 8
    Dr. Wayman Mullins with Case Study from Texas
    12:00 PM - 12:45 PMLunch
    Lunch provided at the Hotel.
    12:45 PM - 2:00 PMPresentation 9
    Bob Bower from RCMP on Negotiating with Extremists and Terrorist

    Robert Bowyer

    Sergeant at RCMP

    2:00 PM - 4:00 PMPresentation 10
    Jason White from Tulsa PD with Case Study
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PMPresentation 11
    Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting/Hostage Event

    Shawn Brokos

    Director, Community Security & FBI (ret.) of Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

    6:00 PM - 10:00 PMNetworking Event
    Day 3 (May 24, 2024)
    8:00 AM - 9:30 AMPresentation 12
    Sgt. Tom Fitzak Provides Case Study from Irondequoit PD
    9:30 AM - 11:30 AMPresentation 13
    Dr. Andy Young provides overview of Lubbock TX case study.
    11:30 AM - 2:00 PMNYAHN Board Meeting
    Annual Board Meeting and Elections

Speakers

  • RB

    Robert Bowyer

    Sergeant at RCMP

  • SB

    Shawn Brokos

    Director, Community Security & FBI (ret.) of Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

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  • JB

    JD Byas

    Corporal at Dallas Police Department - SWAT

  • JC

    Joe Campagna

    Detective at San Jose Police Department.

  • MC

    Michael Clyde

    Assistant District Commander at Iowa State Patrol

  • PC

    Peter Collins

    Operational Forensic Psychiatrist at OPP

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  • TF

    Thomas Fitzak

    Sergeant at Irondequoit Police Department

  • WM

    Wayman Mullins

    Doctor & Author of Hostage Negotiations

  • SR

    Shane Rogers

    NYPD (retired)

  • DT

    Dr. Jeff Thompson

    NYPD (retired)

  • JW

    Jason White

    Detective at City of Tulsa Police Department

  • DY

    Dr. Andy Young

    Pyschological Consultant at LubbockTexas PD

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