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.

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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

Donnie Calamia

President

Agency/Organization Name: Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office
State: LA
Email Address: dcalamia@assumptionsheriff.com

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Seth Delaune

Vice President

Agency/Organization Name: Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office
State: LA
Email Address: sdelaune@lpso.org

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Chad Dorsett

Secretary

Agency/Organization Name: Franklinton Police Department
State: LA
Email Address: cdorsett@tofpd.com

Tate Magee

Tate Magee

Treasurer

Agency : Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office
State: LA
Email Address: tmagee@lpso.org

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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

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Rachel Alkire

Past President

Agency/Organization Name: Shreveport P.D.
State: LA
Email Address: rachel.alkire@shreveportla.gov

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Reggie Berry

Executive Director

Agency/Organization Name: Louisiana Sate University Police Department
State: LA
Email Address: rberry@lsu.edu

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David Spencer

Chaplain

Agency/Organization Name: St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office
State: LA
Email Address: prio@stmaryso.com

Regional Training Directors

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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

Sean Williams

Region 2 Training Director

Agency/Organization Name: Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
State: LA
Email Address: williams_sa@jpso.com

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Vincent Distefano

Region 3 Training Co-Director

Agency/Organization Name: Thibodaux Police Department 
State: LA
Email Address: vincentd@ci.thibodaux.la.us

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Reggie Pitre

Region 3 Training Co-Director

Agency/Organization Name: Greater Lafourche Harbor Police Department
State: LA
Email Address: pitrer@portfourchon.com

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Shelley Trahan

Region 4 Training Co-Director

Agency/Organization Name: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
State: LA
Email Address: strahan@cpso.com

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Wilbert Ponthieux

Region 4 Training Co-Director

Agency/Organization Name: Lake Charles Police Department
State: LA
Email Address: wapont@cityoflc.us

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Jeffrey Laborde

Region 5 Training Director

Agency/Organization Name: Alexandria Police Department
State: LA
Email Address: jeffrey.laborde@cityofalex.com

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David Williamson

Region 6 Training Director

Agency/Organization Name: Lincoln Parish Sheriff
State: LA
Email Address: dwilliamson@lpsheriff.org

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Joel Davidson

Region 7 Training Director

Agency/Organization Name: Shreveport Police Dept.
State: LA
Email Address: joel.davidson@shreveportla.gov

Crystal Vincent

Crystal Vincent

Region 8 Training Director

Agency/Organization Name: Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office
State: LA
Email Address: crystalb@apso.org

Tate Magee

Tate Magee

Region 9 Training Director / LACN Treasurer

Agency/Organization Name: Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office
State: LA
Email Address: tmagee@lpso.org