Planta IACNA

What Planta IACNA does

IACNA (Iowa Crisis Negotiators Association) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional association founded in Spring 2013 by Iowa law enforcement and corrections personnel. The organization provides training, networking, and competition opportunities for crisis negotiators across law enforcement, corrections, and mental health professions, with rotating annual conferences hosted at venues across Iowa (Des Moines, Ankeny, Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Waterloo, Bettendorf, Burlington). Its core offering is the annual training conference and team-based competition capped at 10 teams competing for the "IACNA Belt," which in its 13th iteration (2026) will be held at DMACC Ankeny Campus on October 19–21, 2026.

The association operates a three-stream revenue model: (1) tiered conference registration fees ($150 for members who attended spring training, $200 for non-members before September 1st, escalating to $250 after), (2) corporate sponsorships (HyVee, SERVE Credit Union, Omaha PD, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office), and (3) professional training and policy consultation services for agencies of varying sizes. GTM is event-driven and community-led, leveraging an affiliation with the National Association of Crisis Negotiators (NCNA) since 2018 to expand from an Iowa-only footprint to national reach, including a 2021 spin-off influence that helped seed Nebraska's own state association.

The organization is governed by a volunteer board of active-duty law enforcement and corrections professionals led by President Michael Clyde (Iowa State Patrol) and Vice President Jeremy Pullen (Iowa Department of Corrections), with regional directors spanning Western, Central, and Eastern Iowa. No technology platform or proprietary software is associated with IACNA; distribution is handled via a Squarespace-hosted website, a Facebook page, and direct event registration. No revenue figures, funding rounds, or institutional investors are disclosed.

Name

Planta IACNA

Legal name

Iowa Crisis Negotiators Association

Website

https://iacna.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IACNA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional association founded in 2013 that delivers annual training conferences and team-based crisis negotiation competitions for Iowa law enforcement, Department of Corrections, and mental health professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (ABAC) (EDABADAA)

Keywords

• Crisis negotiation training
• Law enforcement training
• Professional association services
• Conference event services
• Corrections training

Headquarters

HQ city

Des Moines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Conference Registration Fees: Revenue generated from annual training conference and competition registrations. Tiered pricing for members and non-members, with early registration discounts. The 13th Annual Conference (2026) is priced at $150 for members who attended spring training and $200 for non-members, increasing to $250 after September 1st.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorships from corporate partners such as HyVee and SERVE Credit Union to support annual conferences and association activities. Sponsors receive recognition at events and on association materials.
3. Training Services: Educational training services provided to crisis negotiators and mental health personnel, including policy development and team training assistance for organizations of various sizes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IACNA is a non-profit professional association that delivers an annual multi-day crisis negotiation training conference and team-based "IACNA Belt" competition for sworn law enforcement officers, Department of Corrections personnel, and mental health professionals. The organization also provides policy and training consultation, statewide coordination of Department of Corrections Crisis Negotiation Teams, and access to a nationwide network of crisis negotiation resources through its NCNA affiliation.

Product overview

IACNA (Iowa Crisis Negotiators Association) operates as a non-profit educational association offering a single primary service: annual training conferences and crisis negotiation competitions. The organization hosts the 'Unlucky 13th Annual Training and Competition' at the Ankeny DMACC Campus in October 2026. The product is offered in two tiers: member registration (for those who attended spring training at $150) and non-member registration ($200-250). Competitions are limited to 10 teams with 8 persons per team, and winners receive the prestigious 'IACNA Belt'. The association also provides networking opportunities, professional development sessions, and access to a nationwide network of crisis negotiation resources through its affiliation with the National Association of Crisis Negotiators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Unlucky 13 Conference and Competition - Member Rate Annual training conference and crisis negotiation competition registration offered to IACNA members who attended spring training, featuring the prestigious 'IACNA Belt' team competition limited to 10 teams with a minimum of 5 members per team. Available at $150 for member rate (post-September 1st the price increases to $250), scheduled for October 19th-21st, 2026 at the DMACC Ankeny Campus.
• Unlucky 13 Conference and Competition - Non-Member Rate Annual training conference and crisis negotiation competition registration for non-IACNA members, providing access to professional development, networking, and team-based competition for the 'IACNA Belt'. Priced at $200 before September 1st, 2026 and $250 thereafter, scheduled for October 19th-21st, 2026 at the DMACC Ankeny Campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14 teams from DOC and Law Enforcement competed in 2022
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• HyVeeminorOthers · 1 January 20252025 conference sponsor recognized on IACNA website.
• SERVE Credit UnionminorOthers · 1 January 20252025 conference donation sponsor with logo displayed on IACNA website. Website link provided to servecu.org.
• National Association of Crisis Negotiators (NCNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIACNA joined the National Association of Crisis Negotiators in 2018, giving members access to a nationwide network of resources and information. NCNA represents the umbrella organization for crisis negotiation associations across the United States.
• Nebraska Crisis Response AgenciesminorOthersNebraska agencies had large participation in IACNA events in 2021, which led to the launch of their own state association. This represents a spin-off relationship where IACNA helped seed other regional organizations.
• Sarpy County Sheriff's OfficeminorOthersServed as sponsor for the 2021 IACNA conference.
• Omaha Police DepartmentminorOthersServed as sponsor for the 2021 IACNA conference held in Council Bluffs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Correctional Association (ACA): The largest U.S. professional association for corrections professionals, providing accreditation, training, and conferences. Comparable to IACNA's DOC constituency at a much larger national scale.
• Police Executive Research Forum (PERF): A national policing research and policy organization providing training, conferences, and publications. Comparable as a non-profit training association serving the law enforcement community.
• American Jail Association (AJA): A national professional association for corrections personnel offering training conferences, certifications, and publications. Comparable to IACNA's DOC-focused training programs at a broader corrections-industry scale.
• National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA): A larger, national professional association for tactical law enforcement professionals offering training conferences, certifications, and operational resources — structurally similar to IACNA but at a broader SWAT/tactical scope rather than crisis negotiation.
• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP): A major law enforcement leadership association offering training, conferences, and policy resources. Comparable as a membership-driven organization providing professional development to law enforcement officers, though at a much larger scale.
• Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA): A national labor and professional association for federal law enforcement officers, offering training events, networking, and advocacy. Comparable to IACNA as a dues-supported, training-focused law enforcement association.
• National Association of Crisis Negotiators (NCNA): The national umbrella organization for crisis negotiation associations of which IACNA is a member since 2018. Directly comparable as the parent federation offering shared training standards, networking, and resources across state-level associations.

Direct peers

• International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA): A membership association for law enforcement trainers offering annual training conferences and curriculum resources. Directly comparable to IACNA as a training-event-driven professional association serving the law enforcement training community.
• Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) International: A membership organization promoting Crisis Intervention Team training for law enforcement responses to mental health crises. Directly comparable to IACNA's mission of crisis negotiation training, with overlapping mental health and law enforcement training content.
• International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA): A specialized law enforcement professional association offering training conferences, regional chapters, and analyst-focused certification. Directly comparable to IACNA as a specialty-focused membership association with regional chapters and annual training events.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IowaCrisisNegotiatorsAssociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/planta-iacna

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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