The Hostage Negotiation Team was created to address critical incidents where the use of trained negotiators can assist in the successful resolution of a crisis situation. The Hostage Negotiation Team consists of 8 trained officers, a team supervisor and a team commander, who are available to respond if needed 24 hours a day. Officers selected to the team must have excellent communication skills, good listening skills and be able to exercise good judgment during crisis situations. Hostage Negotiators must attend and successfully complete the 40 hour basic hostage negotiation school

If you have any questions about the Hostage Negotiations Team please contact  Sgt. Pam Marcum at 407-599-3662 or pmarcum@cityofwinterpark.org.