1. ACTIVE MEMBER: Active members shall be those persons currently employed, certified, or commissioned in the law enforcement or corrections field at the federal, state, county, or local level, and who have successfully completed a training program in Hostage/Crisis Negotiation recognized by the Association. Retired employees of law enforcement or correctional agencies at the federal, state, county or local level shall be eligible for Active membership upon majority vote of the Board of Directors. Active members must demonstrate a significant and ongoing commitment to the successful resolution of crisis incidents to maintain their eligibility. Active members shall have the right to vote on matters presented before the Association, and hold elected office as depicted in the By Laws. No active member employed full-time outside the State of Nebraska shall hold office. 

2. ASSOCIATE MEMBER: Members who do not fit the criteria for active membership but have an interest in Hostage/Crisis Negotiation, are supportive of the objectives of the Association, and whose membership will benefit the Association and themselves may be eligible for Associate Membership. Associate members shall not have the right to vote or hold elective Association office but may be appointed membership to committees and vote upon matters before the committee. Examples of those eligible for Associate Membership are criminal justice agency reserve officers or volunteers, employees of firms that provide equipment or services to negotiation teams, criminal justice students, mental health professionals and clergy. Associate Members shall be eligible for membership upon majority vote of the Board of Directors. 

3. LIFE MEMBER: Life memberships shall be granted by the Association Board of Directors to individuals who have rendered outstanding service to the Association or the field of Hostage/Crisis Negotiation. Life members may enjoy the right and duties of Active or Associate membership, so long as they fulfill all requirements for that membership. 

4. SUPPORTING MEMBER: Supporting members shall include any business, partnership or corporate entity interested in supporting the purposes or activities of the Association. Supporting members shall not have the right to vote or hold office in the Association. Supporting Members shall be eligible for membership upon majority vote of the Board of Directors.

Disclaimer
Applying for membership below means you are stating you meet one of the criteria set above. No refunds are issued if a verification of credentials reveals you are not eligible for membership.