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Upcoming CIT Training Events
September
25
Monday
  September 25 - 29, 2023
  Fairview Heights, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 14 at (618) 277-1550 or register online.

September
27
Wednesday
  September 27, 2023
  Fairview Heights, IL

Course Description: This 16 hour, voluntary training program was created as a review for officers with at least one year’s experience as an active CIT officer. Participants in the course will review topics such as trouble shooting, legal updates, self-care and community resources. They will also partake in valuable group exercises in de-escalation and active listening and review and refresh their skills in realistic scenario role play exercises. ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 14 at (618) 277-1550 or register online.

October
9
Monday
  October 9 - 13, 2023
  Carbondale, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 15 at (618) 536-1515 or by email at office@mtu15.com.

October
30
Monday
  October 30 - November 3, 2023
  Orland Park, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 16 at (815) 630-5212 or by email at training@tri-river.org.

October
30
Monday
  October 30, 2023
  Rockford, IL

Course Description: Law enforcement officers have an important role to play in their interactions with community members. This includes responding to incidents with individuals who are suffering from mental health issues. This 8 hour course, developed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, is meant to provide law enforcement officers with an awareness of mental health issues including a history of the mental health systems, types of mental illness ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 2 at (779) 210-8422 or register online.

November
15
Wednesday
  November 15, 2023
  Normal, IL

Course Description: This 8 hour, voluntary training program was created as a review for officers with at least one year’s experience as an active CIT officer. Participants in the course will review topics such as trouble shooting, legal updates, self-care and community resources. They will also partake in valuable group exercises in de-escalation and active listening and review and refresh their skills in realistic scenario role play exercises. ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 8 at (309)268-8430 or register online.

November
30
Thursday
  November 30, 2023
  Dixon, IL

Course Description: Law enforcement officers have an important role to play in their interactions with community members. This includes responding to incidents with individuals who are suffering from mental health issues. This 8 hour course, developed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, is meant to provide law enforcement officers with an awareness of mental health issues including a history of the mental health systems, types of mental illness ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 1 at (815) 288-6695 or by email at doug@mtu1.com.

December
11
Monday
  December 11 - 15, 2023
  Mattoon, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 13 at (217) 345-3344 or register online.

December
18
Monday
  December 18 - 22, 2023
  Peoria, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 7 at (309) 690-7353 or by email at michael.oyer@icc.edu.

January
15
Monday
  January 15 - 19, 2024
  Rockford, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 2 at (779) 210-8422 or register online.

January
17
Wednesday
  January 17, 2024
  Rockford, IL

Course Description: This 8 hour, voluntary training program was created as a review for officers with at least one year’s experience as an active CIT officer. Participants in the course will review topics such as trouble shooting, legal updates, self-care and community resources. They will also partake in valuable group exercises in de-escalation and active listening and review and refresh their skills in realistic scenario role play exercises. ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 2 at (779) 210-8422 or register online.

January
31
Wednesday
  January 31, 2024
  Normal, IL

Course Description: This 8 hour, voluntary training program was created as a review for officers with at least one year’s experience as an active CIT officer. Participants in the course will review topics such as trouble shooting, legal updates, self-care and community resources. They will also partake in valuable group exercises in de-escalation and active listening and review and refresh their skills in realistic scenario role play exercises. ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 8 at (309)268-8430 or register online.

February
5
Monday
  February 5 - 9, 2024
  Plainfield, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 16 at (815) 630-5212 or by email at training@tri-river.org.

February
12
Monday
  February 12 - 16, 2024
  East Moline, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 4 at (309) 755-3271 or register online.

February
19
Monday
  February 19 - 23, 2024
  Naperville, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 3 at (630) 896-8860 or by email at michele@nemrt.com.

February
26
Monday
  February 26 - March 1, 2024
  Normal, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 8 at (309)268-8430 or register online.

March
4
Monday
  March 4, 2024
  Normal, IL

Course Description: As emergency dispatchers are a critical link in the CIT program, this 8 hour course will introduce and familiarize attendees with the CIT training program. Call takers/911 operators will gain knowledge in how to recognize a behavioral crisis call and the appropriate questions to ask and relay to the responding CIT officer. ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 8 at (309)268-8430 or register online.

March
7
Thursday
  March 7, 2024
  Mattoon, IL

Course Description: Law enforcement officers have an important role to play in their interactions with community members. This includes responding to incidents with individuals who are suffering from mental health issues. This 8 hour course, developed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, is meant to provide law enforcement officers with an awareness of mental health issues including a history of the mental health systems, types of mental illness ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 13 at (217) 345-3344 or register online.

March
11
Monday
  March 11 - 15, 2024
  Peru, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 7 at (309) 690-7353 or by email at michael.oyer@icc.edu.

March
18
Monday
  March 18 - 22, 2024
  Oswego, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 3 at (630) 896-8860 or by email at michele@nemrt.com.

April
4
Thursday
  April 4, 2024
  Peru, IL

Course Description: Law enforcement officers have an important role to play in their interactions with community members. This includes responding to incidents with individuals who are suffering from mental health issues. This 8 hour course, developed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, is meant to provide law enforcement officers with an awareness of mental health issues including a history of the mental health systems, types of mental illness ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 7 at (309) 690-7353 or by email at michael.oyer@icc.edu.

April
8
Monday
  April 8 - 12, 2024
  Effingham, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 15 at (618) 536-1515 or by email at office@mtu15.com.

April
15
Monday
  April 15 - 19, 2024
  Chicago Ridge, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 3 at (630) 896-8860 or by email at michele@nemrt.com.

April
17
Wednesday
  April 17, 2024
  Normal, IL

Course Description: Across the United States, police departments spend countless hours training officers on the use of force involving simple wrist locks and pressure points; chemical agents and physical strikes; and progressing to impact weapons and firearms. While this type of training is critical for all law enforcement officers, agencies must provide proper “Tactical De-Escalation Techniques” to officers as well. Regardless of an agency or officer’s individual views of de-escalation tactics, it MUST be ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 8 at (309)268-8430 or register online.

April
18
Thursday
  April 18, 2024
  Freeport, IL

Course Description: Law enforcement officers have an important role to play in their interactions with community members. This includes responding to incidents with individuals who are suffering from mental health issues. This 8 hour course, developed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, is meant to provide law enforcement officers with an awareness of mental health issues including a history of the mental health systems, types of mental illness ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 1 at (815) 288-6695 or by email at doug@mtu1.com.

April
22
Monday
  April 22 - 26, 2024
  Jerseyville, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 9 at (618) 498-5611 or by email at westcentral@gtec.com.

May
6
Monday
  May 6 - 10, 2024
  Champaign, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 12 at (217) 819-4027 or by email at medwards@ccrpc.org.

May
20
Monday
  May 20 - 24, 2024
  Peoria, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 7 at (309) 690-7353 or by email at michael.oyer@icc.edu.

May
22
Wednesday
  May 22, 2024
  Peoria, IL

Course Description: This 8 hour, voluntary training program was created as a review for officers with at least one year’s experience as an active CIT officer. Participants in the course will review topics such as trouble shooting, legal updates, self-care and community resources. They will also partake in valuable group exercises in de-escalation and active listening and review and refresh their skills in realistic scenario role play exercises. ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 7 at (309) 690-7353 or by email at michael.oyer@icc.edu.

June
17
Monday
  June 17 - 21, 2024
  Orland Park, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 16 at (815) 630-5212 or by email at training@tri-river.org.