California Association of Hostage Negotiators

08/14/2026

Our CAHN annual training conference is just over a month away in La Quinta, CA the week of Sept. 21st to Sept 25th.

Our presenter schedule is full, our daily lunch menu is chosen and we have big plans for our Tuesday "Network Night at the Pool".

If you are not registered yet, you're missing out!

See you there!

06/27/2026

Today, while in Denver, Colorado on a family trip, CAHN Vice President Doug Richardson was able to meet up with RMHN (Rocky Mountain Hostage Negotiators) Vice President Justin Marshall and network over coffee.

Justin will be a presenter at our upcoming CAHN conference in La Quinta, CA the week of Sept 21st to Sept 25th.

Don’t forget your agency training budgets reset on July 1st and our La Quinta conference is a great place to spend those funds on some quality training.

06/19/2026

Today, your CAHN Conference Committee:

President Justino Flores
Vice President (Co. Chair) Doug Richardson
State Treasurer Matt Thomas
State Secretary Penny Anti
No. Representative Donnie Andersen
So. Representative Shiloh Catanese (present in spirit due to a work obligation)

met with the La Quinta Resort & Club events staff in preparation for our upcoming annual training conference, the week of Sept. 21st to Sept. 25th, 2026.

We are looking forward to some great presentations in an amazing location and we promise warm weather and sunshine for all.

Did I mention the 42 pools on the resort property?

Remember, your agency’s fiscal year and training budget resets on July 1, 2026.

Reserve your conference spot ASAP when your training budget opens up in two weeks!

Your CAHN Board is looking forward to seeing you in La Quinta! 😎

05/19/2026

Come join us in San Francisco for the next CAHN Northern Region training day hosted Syed by SFPD on Wednesday, June 3rd. There will be three great presentations. RSVP today! See you on June 3rd.

05/19/2026

CAHN Northern Region Training Day

05/01/2026

Annual Training Conference
La Quinta Resort & Club
September 21 – September 25, 2026
49-499 Eisenhower Dr., La Quinta, CA 92553

01/11/2026

Our first CAHN board meeting of 2026 is tomorrow. We will be welcoming several new board members and getting started for the new year.

CAHN Members are welcome to attend. Please check your emails for the agenda and details.

Feel free to reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

12/11/2025

Today we held our CAHN Southern Region training day hosted by the Chino Police Department. We had several good presentations for attendees.

Thank you to all who attended and a special thank you to the Chino PD Crisis Negotiations Team for hosting our training day!

11/10/2025

Wishing all veterans past and present a happy Veteran's Day! Thank you, and beyond grateful for your service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

10/28/2025