Academy for Social Work & Public Safety Cooperation

Certification

This course is certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

Training Mandates

• Crisis Intervention (9.0 hrs.)
• Human Rights (3.0 hrs.)
• Officer Wellness and Mental Health (2.0 hrs.)
• Procedural Justice (3.0 hrs. & 1.0 hr. scenario-based)
• Use of Force – De-Escalation Techniques (18.0 hrs. & 15.0 hrs. scenario-based)
• Use of Force – Officer Safety Techniques (4.0 hrs.)

Description

This 40-hour training course is a foundational training for
mental health professionals and law enforcement that
routinely work together either during on scene response to
mental health calls for service or as support to community
members following police involvement.

Course Information Sheet & Registration

Inquiries? Contact Megan Cambron: cambronm@illinois.edu

Topics

• History of Police Crisis Response
• Non-escalation and De-escalation tactics
• Evaluation Tools
• Proper Documentation
• Policy and Procedure
• Police Radio Communication
• Strategies and Tactics
• Legal Considerations
• Confidentiality
• Law Enforcement Mindset & Culture
• Basic Self-Defense
• Scenario Training

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