10/16/2026
Please join us in congratulating Captain Nate Heard! π
π§ **A NEW CHAPTER FOR SCCNA** π§
As SCCNA 2026 comes to a close, we are excited to introduce the new leadership of the **South Carolina Crisis Negotiators Alliance!**
Please join us in welcoming:
π **President β Lieutenant Michelle Hutton**
Greenville Police Department
π **Vice President β Captain Nate Heard**
Clemson City Police Department
Lieutenant Hutton has been an active member of the Greenville Police Department's Crisis Negotiations Team since 2013 and currently serves as the team's Assistant Commander. She also serves as an instructor and trainer in crisis communications and basic negotiations.
As a longtime member of SCCNA, Michelle brings years of experience, a passion for training and education, and a commitment to strengthening the crisis negotiation profession throughout South Carolina.
Joining her as Vice President is **Captain Nate Heard of the City of Clemson Police Department**. We are excited to have Nate step into this leadership role and work alongside Michelle and the SCCNA Board as we continue expanding training, collaboration, and professional development opportunities for negotiators across our state.
π¬ **A Message from President Hutton:**
*"I am honored to serve as President of the South Carolina Crisis Negotiators Alliance and look forward to building upon the strong foundation established by those who have served before me.*
*My goal is to continue strengthening the relationships among crisis negotiation professionals throughout South Carolina while expanding opportunities for training, mentorship, and collaboration.*
*The challenges our negotiators face continue to evolve, and it is important that we continue learning from one another, sharing best practices, and developing the knowledge and skills necessary to meet those challenges.*
*Most importantly, I want SCCNA to continue providing our negotiators with the training, resources, and support they need to de-escalate crisis situations and preserve life.*
*I look forward to working alongside all of you and continuing to grow this Alliance together."*
π Please join us in congratulating **President Michelle Hutton and Vice President Nate Heard** as they begin their new roles!
We are grateful to those who have led SCCNA before them, and we're excited to see where this next chapter takes us.
**New leadership. Same mission.**
π§ Train. Collaborate. Communicate. Preserve life.