Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Basic
Urbana, IL 61802 + Google Map
Certification
This course is certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
Training Mandates
This course meets state guidelines for the following mandated subject areas:
- Civil Rights (0.5hrs)
- Constitutional Use of Law Enforcement Authority (0.5hrs)
- Crisis Intervention (12hrs)
- Use of Force – De-Escalation Techniques (8hrs with 4.0hrs Scenario-based credit)
- Use of Force – Officer safety techniques, including cover, concealment and time (4hrs with 3.0hrs Scenario-based credit)
- Human Rights (7hrs)
- Legal Updates (2hrs)
- Crisis Intervention Team Training (40.0hrs Credit)
- Officer Wellness / Mental Health (2hrs)
- Procedural Justice (4hrs)
Description
This program is designed to provide selected officers with specialized training on dealing with individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral disability. CIT officers are trained as resource specialists who can provide immediate response to calls involving a mental health crisis. The “team” concept refers to law enforcement involvement with stakeholder agencies, as well as interagency mutual assistance when appropriate.
The course will be conducted by a diverse group of law enforcement and behavioral health professionals — including active CIT officers from three Illinois jurisdictions.
During the week, students will participate in a variety of valuable exercises that will simulate auditory hallucinations that individuals with a mental illness might experience. The program will also provide officers with a unique opportunity to interact with individuals who have a mental illness and their family members (primary and secondary consumers).
An essential part of the CIT course is scenario-based skills training. Officers are challenged with realistic scenarios portrayed by professional actors from Chicago and St. Louis. Scenarios may include a suicide intervention, de-escalating a violent situation, or responding to a call involving an individual experiencing paranoia. All scenarios are facilitated and evaluated by certified CIT officers.
One year experience on the street (from date of hire) is a prerequisite for attending this course.
Topics
- Signs and symptoms of mental illness
- Co-occurring disorders
- Compliant surrender and tactical response
- Child and adolescent disorders
- Autism
- Intellectual disabilities
- Risk assessment and legal issues
- Suicidal subjects
- Community resources
- Substance abuse
- Veterans in crisis
- Psychotropic medications
- Geriatric issues
Instructor
Law enforcement and behavioral health professionals
Deadline
Please register for this course by April 21.