Sergeant Aaron Dahl

Aaron Dahl began his law enforcement career in 2011 with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Tampa, Florida. He has held many different positions from Field Training Deputy to Long Term Narcotics. However, much of his time focused on crisis negotiation, training, and team development. He currently serves as the President of the Bay Area Negotiator Group (BANG). This regional network supports negotiation teams across the Tampa Bay area through training, peer support, and collaborative initiatives.

Aaron has taught at local, state, and national conferences, with a focus on building practical skills for negotiators and first responders. His work includes developing real-world scenarios, incorporating emerging tools like Artificial Intelligence into training, and addressing the mental toll that critical incidents can have on officers.

Whether presenting on negotiation strategy, team leadership, or wellness, Aaron’s goal is to offer useful, relevant content rooted in experience. He approaches each presentation as a conversation — one focused on what works, what doesn’t, and how teams can better support both the people they serve and each other.

Outside of work, Aaron is married and is the proud (and often exhausted) father of two boys, ages one and three. He enjoys playing golf, fishing, and getting dragged to Disney — though he secretly likes it more than he lets on.