Become A VACNA Member
VACNA membership is separated into two categories: Regular Member and Associate Member.
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Regular Membership:
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Must be an active peace officer or communications officer in the commonwealth of Virginia and licensed through the Department of Criminal Justice Services,
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OR - employed by a federal law enforcement agency or the Federal Bureau of Prisons and working in the Commonwealth of Virginia
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OR - individuals who have an association with law enforcement directly related to crisis negotiations (i.e. community service officers, clergy, and mental health professionals.
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OR - An individual who has demonstrated professional interest in crisis negotiations. This includes retirees who qualified for regular membership prior to their retirement.
Associate Membership:
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​Any person who, although is not directly associated with a crisis negotiation unit in the Commonwealth of Virginia, demonstrates a bona fide interest in the furtherance of the profession through instruction and/or research and have a professional interest in crisis negotiations.
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Consideration for this membership is based on whether their membership will benefit the association.
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Applications must be accompanied by sponsorship from a current VACNA member.
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Membership Dues: $20 annually