R2 146 CIT Course – Meridian

August 10-13 2026, 8:00am-6:00pm

Credit Hours: 40
Course Number: R2 146

Description:

Crisis Intervention 40-Hour Training (CIT 40) is an entry-level course designed to train and equip law enforcement officers with the ability to recognize and respond to calls for service involving someone in a mental health crisis.

Topics covered:

• Understanding Mental Illness
• Knowledge of common prescribed psychiatrics
• Suicide risk assessment and prevention
• Co-occurring disorder
• development disabilities
• special populations
• local resources

Instructors:  Officer Michael Panter, Officer Brad Fernandes, and CIT Clinician Sam Luque

Location:

Meridian Public Safety Training Center
1223 E. Watertower St.
Meridian, ID 83642

Cost: Free
(Attendees are responsible for meals, travel, and/or lodging)

Registration Details:

CIT 40 Flyer – August 2026

To register email: cit@meridinacity.org or (208)565-6475

Remarks:

Local Point of Contact: Sam Luque (208)565-6475