Hostage
negotiations is a very small division located in
CPP1. Consisting of 14 men and women highly trained in
psychology, sociology, psychiatry and conflict resolution. It is
their job to take over and act as liason in any and all instances
involving a hostage situation. They will attempt to keep the
hostage takers calm and prevent the situation from escalating.
Ultimately their goal is to try and negotiate release for the hostages
and surrender for 
the perpetrators,
but more often than not their role
is to provide distraction for SWAT or C-SWAT to breach and clear.It is a very difficult, very stressful career, and the men and women who undertake it are nothing short of brilliant. Their ability to form a connection and rapport with the perpetrators is uncanny. However mistakes happen, and some people cannot be reached. The worst will eventually occur. It is for this reason that most Hostage Negotiators are deeply scarred, and burnout rate is high.
Talking down attempted suicides and the like also falls under their jurisdiction.
Hostage Negotiators usually work solo, though they have been known to operate in pairs.
Hostage Negotiators are issued the following gear:
Badge
(w. cookie cutter and homing beacon)Police ID
Police Issue Concealable Armored Vest
O.I.D. BUTTOn
Holster
Armalite .44
ISSUED THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES:
Unmarked
mid-range sedan
(Written by Deric Bernier, images from Cyberpunk CCG, D20 Modern, Vulne Pro.)