Bay Area Negotiator Group, Inc.

The Bay Area Negotiator Group, Inc. is known to many as BANG.

BANG is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the field of crisis and hostage negotiation by providing:

  1. Specialized training programs for law enforcement, mental health professionals, and crisis negotiators.

  2. Peer support and mental health resources for negotiators.

  3. Research and best practice development in crisis negotiation.

  4. Collaborative opportunities for crisis negotiation teams and agencies.

Meet the Team

  • Sgt. Aaron Dahl - Hillsborough SO

    President

  • Lieutenant Mark Dainty - Polk SO

    Vice President

  • Sgt. Kannika Nimithkoune - Pinellas SO

    Treasurer

  • Sgt. Tim Doyle - Tampa Police Dept.

    Secretary

  • Lt. Ryan Deangelo - Hillsborough SO

    Training Director

Contact us

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