When individuals are in crisis, often times State Troopers are the first to be called. With this in mind, we continue to send more and more of our personnel to Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training. This 40-hour intensive training is provided by the Connecticut Alliance to Benefit Law Enforcement (C.A.B.L.E.) and is funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. The training includes classroom instruction and scenario-based dynamic situations. Once CIT certified, these State Troopers serve as an invaluable resource to their co-workers and their communities.
The CIT model relies on a community-based approach to ensure the safety of everyone at mental health calls. CIT is a nation-wide program and is being utilized in over 2,700 communities. CIT uniquely pairs law enforcement with mental health providers, hospital personnel, individuals with mental health and their families. CIT training helps law enforcement identify mental health crisis and appropriately respond.
CIT is supported and promoted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Click here for more information on the National Alliance on Mental Illness.