FAQ’s
Q: What are the benefits of CIT?
A: Better service is provided by increasing the recognition, understanding, and treatment of persons with mental illnesses/disabilities
that are in crisis; Violence and risks to personal safety are reduced through training; and alternatives to entering the criminal
justice are sometimes available.
Q: Why train police?
A:
- First responders to 911 calls
- For safety and to de-escalate crisis
- For availability of and access to community resources
- For awareness and understanding
Q: How do I access CIT?
A: Any citizen calling for service can request a CIT deputy to be dispatched within the jurisdictional boundaries of the
Sheriff’s Office.
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