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Upcoming CIT Training Events
March
27
Monday
  March 27 - 31, 2023
  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.

March
29
Wednesday
  March 29, 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.

April
3
Monday
  April 3 - 7, 2023
  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.

April
10
Monday
  April 10 - 14, 2023
  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.

April
17
Monday
  April 17 - 21, 2023
  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.

April
19
Wednesday
  April 19, 2023
  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 2 at (779) 210-8422 or register online.

April
26
Wednesday
  April 26, 2023
  Homewood, 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 3 at (630) 896-8860 or by email at michele@nemrt.com.

May
1
Monday
  May 1 - 5, 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.

May
2
Tuesday
  May 2, 2023
  Mt. Vernon, 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 15 at (618) 536-1515 or by email at office@mtu15.com.

May
3
Wednesday
  May 3, 2023
  Fairview Heights, 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 14 at (618) 277-1550 or register online.

May
15
Monday
  May 15 - 19, 2023
  Xavier University , Chicago, 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.

May
22
Monday
  May 22 - 26, 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.

June
7
Wednesday
  June 7, 2023
  Springfield, 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 10 at (217) 726-7014 or by email at Register@letac.org.

June
12
Monday
  June 12 - 16, 2023
  Sycamore, 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.

June
27
Tuesday
  June 27, 2023
  Carbondale, 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 15 at (618) 536-1515 or by email at office@mtu15.com.