Tactical Negotiations Training (TNT) | February 3–4, 2027

Tactical Negotiations Training (TNT)

Location: Beverly Police Department, Training Room – 175 Elliott Street, Beverly, MA 01915

Course Description

Tactical Negotiations Training (TNT) is a two-day, in-person course designed to enhance law enforcement’s ability to safely and effectively manage high-risk encounters, behavioral health crises, and other critical incidents through advanced communication, negotiation, and de-escalation strategies.

The training emphasizes the integration of crisis negotiation techniques with tactical response options, officer safety, and risk-based decision-making. Participants will strengthen their ability to recognize escalating situations, establish rapport, reduce the potential for violence, and work collaboratively toward safer outcomes for officers, individuals in crisis, and the community.

Through interactive instruction and realistic scenario-based exercises, participants will develop practical skills that can be applied in the field.

Topics Include

• Integrating negotiation strategies with tactical and physical response options.
• Legal considerations and risk-based decision-making during wellness checks and behavioral health emergencies.
• De-escalation techniques for high-risk and emotionally distressed individuals.
• Coordinated responses involving law enforcement, dispatchers, and behavioral health clinicians.
• Practical application of negotiation and communication skills through realistic crisis scenarios.

Instructors

Training is provided by Sgt. Justin Bonina and Retired Officer Bob Bonina, experienced crisis and hostage negotiators with decades of combined law enforcement experience. Both have served in leadership roles with the CEMLEC SWAT Crisis Negotiation Team and have extensive experience in critical incident response, tactical negotiations, and training law enforcement and behavioral health professionals.

Who Should Attend?

Massachusetts law enforcement officers, dispatchers, and behavioral health clinicians involved in crisis response.

Course Dates: Wednesday & Thursday  11/3 & 11/4  – 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM each day