The crisis intervention team (CIT) model is a widely implemented police-based program to improve officers’ responses to individuals with behavioral disorders. The authors examined levels of force used by officers with or without CIT training and disposition decisions in a large sample of encounters with individuals whom they suspected of having a serious mental illness, a drug or an alcohol problem, or a developmental disability.
Lessons, Quizzs & Topics
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NAMI Family Panel
The goal of the NAMI Family and Peer Panel is to improve crisis response through sharing of lived experiences and education on NAMI services. Family and peer presenters recount lived experiences of interactions with law enforcement during mental health crises, offer tips for positive interactions, explain barriers to treatment and answer questions from the participants.
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Suicide
Dr. Kelly explains the nuances of suicide beginning with the passive and active definitions. Once established Officers learn basic suicide assessment questions. Officers will also understand the symptoms of suicide mainly mental disorders and suicide de-escalation messages.
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Developmental Disabilities
The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities wants to support law enforcement officers and persons with disabilities to have positive and safe interactions.
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Fundamentals of Mental Health
Fundamentals of Mental Health is the first session in Crisis Intervention Team training.
