About us
In June of 1999 the Illinois Crisis Negotiators Association was formed by a handful of law enforcement officers representing local, county, state, and federal agencies determined to encourage and provide education, interaction, and networking between crisis negotiators within the State of Illinois.
For over 25 years our association has seen significant growth from law enforcement, correctional, dispatchers, mental health, and criminal justice professionals dedicated to the safe and successful resolution when responding to a variety of crisis incidents. To help ensure that our members are prepared to respond when a crisis strikes our association remains dedicated to the mission of providing our membership with the most current and effective crisis negotiation training, resources, ideologies, practices, and techniques available.
MEMBERS
Our association is comprised of law enforcement members from local, state, and federal agencies as well as individuals from the private and academic sectors.
COMMUNICATION
ICNA is designed to provide interaction and networking between negotiators in the state of Illinois and across the country.
FOCUS
ICNA is focused on providing the most relevant training, posting up to date news, and presenting awards to high achieving teams across the state.
Event details
WHEN
September 28, 2026 - October 2, 2026
WHERE
Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center
Registration and Scenario Training $475*
Registration Conference only $425*
*Early Bird Pricing Ends August 31, 2026
Approved for ILESTB Mandate Hours(See to below)
The 2026 ICNA Conference has been approved for the following ILESTB Mandate Hours
Optional 4 Hour Scenario training Mon/Tues. - 4 hours De-Escalation/ 2 hours scenario role play (Conference and Scenario must be selected during registration)
The Frenchy Call Out - Const. Use of LE Authority .50 hours; Crisis Intervention 1 hour & De-escalation techniques 1 hour
What do you consider a win? - Cultural Competency .50 hours; Officer Wellness/Mental Health .50 hours; Procedural Justice .50 hours;
10- Hour Standoff - Crisis Intervention 1 hour; De-Escalation Techniques 1.5 hours
Baby William Corpus Christi 2021 Hostage Incident - Crisis Intervention 1.50 hours; De-Escalation Techniques 1.50 hours
Christmas Day Standoff - Const. Use of LE Authority .50 hours; Crisis Intervention .50 hours & De-escalation techniques 1 hour
Crisis Intervention Training & Negotiations Team Collaboration: A Path to Positive Outcomes - Crisis Intervention .50 hours; Human Rights .50 hours; Officer Wellness/Mental Health .50 hours
2026 ICNA Conference Presenters
Approved for ILESTB Mandate Hours
Dr. Andy Young
Ben Morris
Josh McCarthy
Earnie Stevens
Krystal Rodriquez
Emily Perez
Tara Simmelink
Countdown
We look forward to seeing everyone at the ICNA Conference this year!! It's approaching fast so if you haven't registered register now!!! See you all in....
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- Hours17
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Location
Greetings to all Illinois Crisis Negotiator Association members and guests, and thank you all for joining us for the 2026 ICNA Conference!!! This year’s conference will be hosted at the Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel and Conference Center. All conference events, i.e. scenario training, guest speaker presentations, and hospitality will be held at the Embassy Suites this year, which has a great setting on the Illinois river walk, with a path for running or taking a stroll. The area also offers great food, pubs, eateries and shopping in the immediate vicinity. We are excited to see you all at this year’s conference, and hope to reach out to even more departments and agencies in the surrounding area as we continue to grow our association!!!