11/17/2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our newest 836 Team Member, Mark Nystrom. Mark joined our assembly team in April of this year. Although Mark was relatively new to our team, he excelled quickly. He had extensive experience in electronics and was a former police officer in Virginia. His exeperience shined through in all of his work, and his work ethic was impeccable. Mark fit in great with everyone, and he leaves a large gap behind. We were honored to work along side him and to call him a member of the 836 Family.
10/06/2025
Hello from the Texas Association of Hostage Negotiator's Conference in Fort Worth, Texas! We have already had the opportunity to visit with many of our friends who are attending from across the US. Please stop by and say hello if you are attending as well.
04/28/2025
836 is currently attending the Western States Hostage Negotiator Conference in Sunriver, Oregon and the New England Crisis Negotiators Association Conference in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Please stop by and say hello. Larry Vietz
09/25/2024
We are currently attending the Calgary Negotiation Seminar at the Derrfoot Inn & Casino in Calgary, BC. If you are attending the conference, or are in the area, please stop by and say hello.
07/31/2024
We are currently setup at the Indiana Association of Hostage - Crisis Negotiators Conference in Fishers, Indiana. If you are here feel free to stop by and say hello.
07/18/2024
We are currently in Penticton, BC attending the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officer's Association Conference, and we have had the pleasure of meeting with have met with many US and Canadian wildlife enforcement officers.
06/04/2024
Hello from Florida! 836 is attending the Florida Association of Hostage Negotiators Conference in Clearwater. Please stop by and say hello if you are in the area.
05/09/2024
We're staying busy at 836. Four new systems shipping out tomorrow and a new batch of CINT Commander II's are making progress!
04/30/2024
Good morning Cape Cod! 836 is attending the New England Crisis Negotiator's Assocuation Conference in Hyannis, MA. The famed Brian Tison and Doug Burgess are representing 836! Unfortunately, FedEx is holding our equipment hostage... it was supposed to be delivered to the hotel last week and still hasn't shown up... This is day two of the conference and still no equipment. Please stop by and say hi to Brian and Doug. They have a host of jokes and card tricks to share (since there is currently no equipment to see).
04/29/2024
836 is at the Western States Hostage Negotiator's Conference in Boise, Idaho. We have seen several of our friends and customers already. If you are here please stop by and say hello. Also, congratulations to Missoula PD who competed here at the WSHNA negotiator competition yesterday. They scored 2nd place running their CINT Commander II!
04/02/2024
836 is currently attending the LAAD Show is Sao Paulo, Brazil.
02/18/2024
Our friends at Burnsville PD in Minnesota could use your prayers. Pat, Roy, and Steve attended our training in Missoula in February of 2023. Their department is currently involved in an active barricade where two of their officers have been killed and a third wounded. A paramedic has also been killed. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.