Welcome to KAHN

Kansas Association of Hostage Negotiators (KAHN) is a professional organization formed in 2001 with the focus of training and networking for Kansas crisis negotiators. We provide crisis negotiation training to law enforcement agencies and other organizations. Our goal is to improve the skills of crisis negotiators and promote the use of crisis negotiation as a peaceful resolution to conflicts.

About

ABOUT KAHN

KAHN aims to empower excellence in the field of crisis negotiation. Our association is dedicated to providing top-notch training, fostering collaboration among negotiators, and advancing current best practices. We strive to create a supportive network that enhances the capabilities of negotiators to effectively manage crisis situations.

Upcoming
Events

2025 Midwest Leadership Summit for Crisis Negotiators

Join us for the inaugural Midwest Leadership Summit For Crisis Negotiators in Olathe, Kansas June 17th-18th, 2025. This training is leadership-focused and designed for senior crisis negotiators, team leaders, and supervisors of specialized units with negotiation assets.

Leadership Summit Training Flyer 2025

Leadership Summit Registration

This training is hosted by the Kansas Association of Hostage Negotiators and Missouri Association of Crisis Negotiators

2025 KAHN Kansas Cup Challenge

Get your team signed up for our 2nd Annual Kanas Cup Negotiator's Challenge before spots fill up! Compete for the pictured traveling trophy and bragging rights 'til next year!

This competition will be held August 1, 2025 at Olathe West High School in Olathe, Kansas. Early registration is encouraged as there is a maximum of ten teams allowed to compete!

Don't have enough team members to compete? No problem! You can sign up for an ad-hoc, multi-agency team!

2025 Kansas Cup Competition Flyer

2025 Kansas Cup Competition Registration