Upcoming CIT Training Events
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
one
year
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
mental
illness/signs
Course Description:
This
course
will
assist
departments
developing
crisis/hostage
negotiators.
Students
will
learn
the
basic
philosophy
and
principles
of
crisis/hostage
negotiation
theory,
concepts,
and
general
guidelines,
including
an
exploration
of
the
psychological
and
physiological
aspects
of
hostage
negotiation
situations.
Topics
to
be
discussed
in
class
include
the
following:
•
Principles
of
mediation
•
Crisis
intervention
•
The
tactical
response
to
police
hostage
situations
•
Psychological
issues
•
Suicide
Course Description:
This
course
uses
tactical
breath
work,
physical
drills,
and
cognitive
behavioral
therapy
resulting
in
optimal
functioning
of
the
entire
psychophysiological
system.
This
includes
increasing
mental
toughness,
enhancing
tactical
skills,
preventing
injury,
self-de-escalation,
regulating
the
nervous
system
and
more.
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
one
year
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
mental
illness/signs
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.
Course Description:
8-hours
of
interactive/participatory
training
that
focuses
on
self-discovered
biases,
masks,
and
defense
mechanisms
that
have
a
negative
effect
on
communication
in
personal
and
community
relations.
Participants
will
discover
more
effective
methods
to
communicate
thus
reducing
the
effects
of
PTSD,
divorce,
and
suicide
and
improving
their
community
relations.
Participants
will
identify
behaviors,
biases,
perceptions,
and
internal
fears
that
have
a
negative
impact
on
personal
and
community
relationships.
Participants
will
identify
traumas
or
events
Course Description:
This
engaging
one-day
course
has
been
designed
to
introduce
and
enhance
participant
skills
with
regard
to
coping
with
the
trauma
and
experiences
associated
service
in
law
enforcement.
The
course
will
educate
attendees
in
techniques
for
increasing
and
practicing
resilience
to
improve
officer
wellness
both
professionally
and
personally.
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
one
year
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
mental
illness/signs
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.
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
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
one
year
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
mental
illness/signs
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
one
year
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
mental
illness/signs
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.
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
one
year
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
mental
illness/signs
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.
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
one
year
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
mental
illness/signs
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.