The Crisis Negotiation Team of the Morristown Police Department was established in early 1995. The purpose of the unit is to supply highly trained professional negotiators during a critical incident, such as a barricaded suspect or a hostage taking.
The unit is made up of seven highly trained men and women who receive advanced instruction in mental health issues, dealing with people is crisis, and inter-team response with the Special Response Team. The unit is coordinated by Lieutenant Michelle Jones.
Crisis Negotiation Team members are selected from veteran applicants after undergoing stringent screening and an interview with the team leader and the Chief of Police.
Team members remain on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Crisis Negotiation Team is recognized as a regional response team by the Council of Homeland Security. This team has been successful in resolving incidents involving baracaded subjects and other critical events.