The objective of the Renton Hostage Negotiations Team (RHNT) is to peacefully resolve higher risk police operations or crisis situations.
The objective of the Renton Hostage Negotiations Team (RHNT) is to peacefully resolve higher risk police operations or crisis situations while minimizing the risk of injury or loss of life to the people involved. We are a part of the Valley Hostage Negotiations Team (VHNT) which consists of Renton, Auburn, Tukwila, Kent, Federal Way and the Port of Seattle and can respond to any of these cities when a crisis arises.