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Upcoming CIT Training Events
November
2
Monday
  November 2 - 6, 2026
  Hillside, 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 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 ... Read more

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

November
11
Wednesday
  November 11, 2026
  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 Sauk Valley Community College Police Academy at 815-835-6481

November
30
Monday
  November 30 - December 4, 2026
  Elgin, 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 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 ... Read more

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

December
2
Wednesday
  December 2, 2026
  Elgin, 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 3 at (630) 896-8860 or by email at april@nemrt.com.

December
7
Monday
  December 7 - 11, 2026
  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 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 ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 12 at (217) 819-4027 or by email at kkoontz@co.champaign.il.us.

December
8
Tuesday
  December 8 - 9, 2026
  Decatur, 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 10 at (217) 726-7014 or by email at Register@letac.org.

December
10
Thursday
  December 10 - 11, 2026
  Decatur, 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 10 at (217) 726-7014 or by email at Register@letac.org.

December
14
Monday
  December 14 - 18, 2026
  Melrose 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 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 ... Read more

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

January
18
Monday
  January 18 - 22, 2027
  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 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 ... Read more

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

January
22
Friday
  January 22, 2027
  Decatur, 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 10 at (217) 726-7014 or by email at Register@letac.org.

February
1
Monday
  February 1 - 5, 2027
  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 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 ... Read more

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

February
15
Monday
  February 15 - 19, 2027
  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 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 ... Read more

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

February
22
Monday
  February 22 - 26, 2027
  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 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 ... Read more

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

February
24
Wednesday
  February 24, 2027
  Chicago Ridge, 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 3 at (630) 896-8860 or by email at april@nemrt.com.

March
1
Monday
  March 1 - 5, 2027
  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 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 ... Read more

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

March
15
Monday
  March 15 - 19, 2027
  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 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 ... Read more

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

March
20
Saturday
  March 20, 2027
  Belleville, 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 14 at (618) 277-1550 or register online.

March
22
Monday
  March 22 - 26, 2027
  Broadview, 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 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 ... Read more

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

March
29
Monday
  March 29 - April 2, 2027
  Springfield, 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 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 ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 10 at (217) 726-7014 or by email at Register@letac.org.

March
31
Wednesday
  March 31, 2027
  Springfield, 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 10 at (217) 726-7014 or by email at Register@letac.org.

April
12
Monday
  April 12 - 16, 2027
  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 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 ... Read more

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

April
14
Wednesday
  April 14, 2027
  Rockford, 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 2 at (779) 210-8422 or register online.

April
19
Monday
  April 19 - 23, 2027
  Jacksonville, 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 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 ... Read more

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

April
26
Monday
  April 26 - 30, 2027
  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 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 ... Read more

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

May
3
Monday
  May 3 - 7, 2027
  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 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 ... Read more

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

May
10
Monday
  May 10 - 14, 2027
  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 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 ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 12 at (217) 819-4027 or by email at kkoontz@co.champaign.il.us.

May
24
Monday
  May 24 - 28, 2027
  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 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 ... Read more

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

June
7
Monday
  June 7 - 11, 2027
  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 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 ... Read more

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

June
9
Wednesday
  June 9, 2027
  Swansea, 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.

June
14
Monday
  June 14 - 18, 2027
  Riverside, 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 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 ... Read more

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

June
28
Monday
  June 28 - July 2, 2027
  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 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 ... Read more

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

June
30
Wednesday
  June 30, 2027
  Oswego, 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 3 at (630) 896-8860 or by email at april@nemrt.com.