Academy for Social Work & Public Safety Cooperation
Presented by the University of Illinois Police Department Community Outreach And Support Team (COAST)
Mar. 9 - 13, 2026
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuition: $550
ILEAS Training Center
1701 East Main St.
Urbana, IL 61802 + Google Map
Urbana, IL 61802 + Google Map
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
Instructor
University of Illinois Police Department COAST