Course Number: R4236
Course Description:
The Crisis Intervention Team academy is a 40-hour training program for law enforcement officers and first responders that includes basic information about mental illnesses, the local mental health system, crisis de-escalation, local resources, and local laws. Officers learn first-hand from consumers and their families and are taught verbal de-escalation skills which they are able to practice by participating in educational role-playing.
Law enforcement officers and first responders are often called upon to intervene when individuals
with mental illnesses are in crisis. The CIT academy provides education around how to work more
effectively in these situations and forges partnerships within the local community with key community
stakeholders such as mental health professionals, housing, and other critical resources.
Dates: April 4-8, 2022 CLASS FULL
Times: 0800-1700
Credit Hours: 40
Location: Bonneville County Sheriff’s Ammon Field Office, 3750 E. Lincoln Rd., Ammon, ID 83401
Cost: FREE
(Attendees are responsible for meals, travel, and/or lodging)
Deadline:
Instructor(s): TBD
Remarks: CLASS FULL REGISTRATION CLOSED
To register for the training, please email Sgt. Doug Metcalf (dmetcalf@co.bonneville.id.us).
Course Number: R4236
Course Description:
This training will assist officers, deputies, communications, and others dealing with mental health related calls for service.
Dates: September 20-24, 2021 CLASS FULL REGISTRATION CLOSED
Times: 0800-1700
Credit Hours: 40
Location: Pocatello Police Department, 911 N. 7th Ave., Pocatello, ID 83201
Cost: FREE
(Attendees are responsible for meals, travel, and/or lodging)
Deadline:
Instructor(s): PPD Captain Ron Knapp
Remarks: To register for this course, contact Pocatello Police Department Training Coordinator Jene Purman at 208-234-6129 or via email at jpurman@pocatello.us
Course Number: R4407
Course Description:
Conference on suicide prevention. Key note speaker- Kevin Briggs
Dates: September 10, 2021
Times: 0800-1700
Credit Hours: 8
Location: The Downtown Event Center, 480 Park Ave., Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Cost: $15.00
(Attendees are responsible for meals, travel, and/or lodging)
Deadline:
Instructor(s): Kevin Briggs, Bart Whiting, Rhonda, D’Amico, Jeni Griffin, Shannon Fox, Kasi Beorchia
Remarks: To register for this course, click the following link- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/suicide-prevention-a-call-to-everyone-tickets-164808232861
Course Number: R4236
Course Description:
Crisis Intervention Team Training
Training related to dealing with people in mental health crisis.
Dates: Sept. 28- Oct. 2, 2020 CLASS IS FULL
Times: 0800-1700
Credit Hours: 40
Location: Pocatello Police Department, 911 N. 7th Ave., Pocatello, ID 83201
Cost: FREE
(Attendees are responsible for meals, travel, and/or lodging)
Deadline:
Instructor(s): Pocatello PD Captain Ron Knapp
Remarks: To register for this course, contact PPD Sgt. Derek Daniels at ddaniels@pocatello.us
Course Number: R4236
Course Description:
This course is to help law enforcement professionals deal with people in mental health crisis. For more information- 2020 CIT Academy Save the Date Flyer
Training topics include:
- Housing Resources
- Adult Protective Services
- The Revolving Door
- Protective Custody Holds
- Overview of Idaho Crisis System
- Protective Custody Risk Assessment
- Involuntary Treatment
- Suicide Mind & Panic Response
- Developmental Disabilities
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Bipolar Disorder & Thought Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Mental Health Voices
- First Responder Wellness
- Case Scenarios
Dates: April 6-10, 2020
Times: 0800-1700
Credit Hours: 40
Location: College of Eastern Idaho, 1600 S. 25th E., Idaho Falls, ID, 83402 Building 6 (Health Education)
Cost: FREE
(Attendees are responsible for meals, travel, and/or lodging)
Deadline:
Instructor(s): Bonneville County Sheriff, Chief Deputy Sam Hulse, Dr. John Landers, Timothy Thompson LCSW, Marcy Sprague LCPC, Craig Anderson LCSW, Dr. Daniel Weinrich, Whitney James LCPC, Jessica Waldron LCPC, Bonneville County Probation Officer Dustin Park, Dr. Janet Allen, Melanie Flowers LCSW
Remarks: To register for this course contact Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputy Sergeant Doug Metcalf at dmetcalf@co.bonneville.id.us, or by phone at 208-529-1350 ext. 1158
Course Number: R4236
Course Description:
The Crisis Intervention Team academy is a 40-hour training program for law enforcement officers and first responders that includes basic information about mental illnesses, the local mental health system, crisis de-escalation, local resources, and local laws. Officers learn first-hand from consumers and their families and are taught verbal de-escalation skills which they are able to practice by participating in educational role-playing.
Law enforcement officers and first responders are often called upon to intervene when individuals
with mental illnesses are in crisis. The CIT academy provides education around how to work more
effectively in these situations and forges partnerships within the local community with key community
stakeholders such as mental health professionals, housing, and other critical resources.
Dates: April 6-10, 2020
Times: 0800-1700
Credit Hours: 40
Location: College of Eastern Idaho, 1600 S. 25th E. Idaho Falls, ID 83404
Cost: FREE
(Attendees are responsible for meals, travel, and/or lodging)
Deadline:
Instructor(s): TBD
Remarks: To register for the training, please email Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Doug Metcalf (dmetcalf@co.bonneville.id.us).
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