About Louisiana Association of Crisis Negotiators
In 1998, a small group of Negotiators from throughout Louisiana formulated a plan to evolve into the Louisiana Association of Crisis Negotiators (LACN). After many meetings, and with the help of Howard "Max" London (Retired/FBI Negotiations Unit), the first charter meeting was held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in March 1998. "Max" had assisted in training many negotiators throughout Louisiana and provided valuable insight and direction. The LACN owes "Max" a debt of gratitude for all his advice and input during those early days. This first charter meeting consisted of Negotiators from the Southern and Central regions of the state. The LACN By-Laws, Board Officers, & Charter were adopted. Know more about LACN.
About Our Members
The first Board of Directors were President - Sid Newman (Baton Rouge City Police Department), VP/Membership - Jim Craft (Lafayette Police Department), VP/Training - Ernie "Doc" Bristol (Bureau of Prisons/Oakdale), VP/CISM - Russell Trapp (U.S. Attorney's Office/Middle District), Secretary/Treasurer - Debbie Johnson (Bureau of Prisons), Director - Tanya Reeves (Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office), Director - Joe Pisano (Federal Bureau of Investigations/Lafayette). From the small concept that began within a handful of Law Enforcement, Corrections Officers, & Mental Health Professionals, LACN has grown into an Association dedicated to the ongoing training of crisis negotiators and the crisis response community in Louisiana. We, who have joined the ranks of this Association, now salute those who blaze the trail by carrying the torch.
Executive Board
Donnie Calamia
President
Agency/Organization Name: Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office
State: LA
Email Address: dcalamia@assumptionsheriff.com
Seth Delaune
Vice President
Agency/Organization Name: Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office
State: LA
Email Address: sdelaune@lpso.org
Chad Dorsett
Secretary
Agency/Organization Name: Franklinton Police Department
State: LA
Email Address: cdorsett@tofpd.com
Tate Magee
Treasurer
Agency : Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office
State: LA
Email Address: tmagee@lpso.org
Jack Gilboy
Sergeant at Arms
Agency/Organization Name: St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office
State: LA
Email Address: jgilboy@stcharlessheriff.org or gilboyjack@yahoo.com
Rachel Alkire
Past President
Agency/Organization Name: Shreveport P.D.
State: LA
Email Address: rachel.alkire@shreveportla.gov
Reggie Berry
Executive Director
Agency/Organization Name: Louisiana Sate University Police Department
State: LA
Email Address: rberry@lsu.edu
David Spencer
Chaplain
Agency/Organization Name: St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office
State: LA
Email Address: prio@stmaryso.com
Regional Training Directors
Jeffrey Neyland
Region 1 Training Director
Agency/Organization Name: East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office
State: LA
Email Address: jpneyland@ebrso.org
Sean Williams
Region 2 Training Director
Agency/Organization Name: Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
State: LA
Email Address: williams_sa@jpso.com
Vincent Distefano
Region 3 Training Co-Director
Agency/Organization Name: Thibodaux Police Department
State: LA
Email Address: vincentd@ci.thibodaux.la.us
Reggie Pitre
Region 3 Training Co-Director
Agency/Organization Name: Greater Lafourche Harbor Police Department
State: LA
Email Address: pitrer@portfourchon.com
Shelley Trahan
Region 4 Training Co-Director
Agency/Organization Name: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
State: LA
Email Address: strahan@cpso.com
Wilbert Ponthieux
Region 4 Training Co-Director
Agency/Organization Name: Lake Charles Police Department
State: LA
Email Address: wapont@cityoflc.us
Jeffrey Laborde
Region 5 Training Director
Agency/Organization Name: Alexandria Police Department
State: LA
Email Address: jeffrey.laborde@cityofalex.com
David Williamson
Region 6 Training Director
Agency/Organization Name: Lincoln Parish Sheriff
State: LA
Email Address: dwilliamson@lpsheriff.org
Joel Davidson
Region 7 Training Director
Agency/Organization Name: Shreveport Police Dept.
State: LA
Email Address: joel.davidson@shreveportla.gov
Crystal Vincent
Region 8 Training Director
Agency/Organization Name: Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office
State: LA
Email Address: crystalb@apso.org
Tate Magee
Region 9 Training Director / LACN Treasurer
Agency/Organization Name: Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office
State: LA
Email Address: tmagee@lpso.org