The CNU is responsible for managing these assets and providing whatever training and equipment is necessary for the field office negotiators to successfully resolve crisis situations.

Exchange programs are in place with British, Canadian, Australian, Israeli, Irish, German and South African law enforcement agencies.

The CNU also provides crisis negotiation concepts to FBI decision-makers and selected law enforcement managers in appropriate forums.

The CNU is engaged in an array of research projects, case studies and other initiatives targeted at expanding the FBI's capabilities to assess, manage and successfully resolve critical events.

LENS is a computer-based project developed to provide all law enforcement negotiators with additional tools to help resolve crisis situations.