Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) InformationCIT training educates and prepares law enforcement officers who come into contact with people with severe mental illnesses on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of these illnesses and respond effectively and appropriately to people experiencing a psychiatric crisis. CIT is designed to improve officer and consumer safety and redirect consumers from the judicial system to the health care system.
Please view the links and resources provided below for more information.
Buncombe County Detention Center Officers - 2nd Graduating CIT Class
CIT Editorial: PDF Questions Frequently Asked By Law Enforcement Officers: Word PDF Crisis Intervention Team Training Makes a Difference for Us All: Word PDF
To ensure law enforcement policies and practices related to people with mental illnesses are data driven and well-informed, this guide summarizes the available research on law enforcement encounters with people with mental illnesses and strategies to improve these interactions.
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