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Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Basic

May 5 - 9, 2025
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuition:  Free
ILEAS Training Center
1701 East Main St.
Urbana, IL 61802
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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.