CIT Training Application

CIT Training Application

The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Model, which incorporates Crisis Response Intervention Team (CRIT) principles, promotes strong community partnerships among law enforcement, behavioral health providers, people with mental and substance use disorders, along with their families and others. The arrest rate for recipients of public mental health services is estimated to be 4.5 times that of the general public.

The goal of the Wayne County Sheriff's Office CIT program is to support individuals with behavioral health needs while enhancing safety for deputies and all first responders across the community. CIT provides the foundation necessary to promote community and statewide solutions to assist individuals with a mental illness and/or addictions. The CIT Model reduces both stigma and the need for further involvement with the criminal justice system (CIT International).

We are looking to protect the integrity and standards of our program. We follow the Memphis Model and the Core Elements of CIT. CIT is based on the idea that experienced officers who volunteer are best at responding to mental illness calls. For this reason, we have an application process that must be completed prior to allowing participation in courses hosted by our team.

Name
Name
First Name
Last Name
I have completed the 8-hour required prerequisite training - Mental Health First Aid

Professional Experience

Identify the de-escalation technique(s) that you currently use in a crisis situation. Select all that apply.
People who attempt suicide must be crazy.
People who talk about suicide won’t really do it, they just want attention.
A person with a mental illness is more likely to be violent.
Mental illness is a sign of weakness.

Logistics & Organizational Support

My organization has made this program a priority for me and my time.
I have cleared my schedule of any conflicts during the training timeframe.
Does your organization have an active CIT or other Crisis response program?
How did you find out about the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office CIT training program?

Personal Connection

Have you or someone that you love experienced a mental illness or substance use disorder?
Over the past two weeks, have you experienced little interest or pleasure in doing things?
Over the past two weeks, have you felt down, depressed, or hopeless?

Support & Confidential Resources Notice: 
If you answered "Yes" to any of the questions above and feel that you or someone you know could benefit from immediate support, please remember that help is always available. You do not have to navigate it alone: 

  • Emergency Assistance: Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, confidential, and 24/7). 
  • First Responder Support: The Copline confidential hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-267-5463, and the Safe Call Now crisis line is available at 1-206-459-3020.
  • Internal Support: Please reach out to your department's Peer Support Team, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), or a trusted supervisor. 

Thank you for your interest in the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office CIT Program. Please look forward to receiving a decision on your application within 14 days.  

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF CONNECT

Raphael "Ray" Washington

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