Houston CIT

An excellent example of a safe and professional response to a person in a state of excited delirium from PoliceOne.com.

Learn about training opportunities regarding Alzheimer’s Disease through the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

Visit the Treatment Advocacy Center, an excellent resource regarding mental health issues.

Read the PoliceOne article.

Read the interesting article in the New York Times.

The 2012 International CIT Conference will be held in Las Vegas, NV August 20th to the 22nd. Read more about it on the International CIT website.

The CDC reports 1 in 88 kids has some form as autism. Read article on Clikk2Houston.com

The Honorable Jan Krocker Harris County 184th Criminal Court

Judge Jan Krocker started hearing mental health cases in March 2012. The Harris County Felony Mental Health Court focuses on non-violent offenders. The court does not accept offenders charged with a violent or sex offense. Mental Health Courts in other jurisdictions across the nation have saved millions of dollars and have reduced repeat crimes. Read more about Harris County’s Felony Mental Health Court on the Harris County Court website.

Mental Health Peace Officer Course (TCLEOSE Course 4001)

August 27-31

Hours:                     40
Location:                 Houston Police Academy
Registration Fee:   Full fee $125

Three or more registrants paid by the same organization will receive a discount of $25 each when payment is submitted at the same time.

NOTE: Personnel who have successfully completed the Basic Instructor class may teach CIT classes after the successful completion of this class (Mental Health Peace Officer #4001).

CANCELED  CIT Train-the-Trainer (TCLEOSE Course 3840)  CANCELED

June 11-15

Hours:                    40
Location:                Houston Police Academy
Registration fee:   Full fee $125

Three or more registrants paid by the same organization will receive a discount of $25 each when payment is submitted at the same time.

NOTE: Personnel may NOT apply for their Mental Health Peace Officer Certification after taking this class. Personnel must complete the Mental Health Peace Officer Course #4001.

CIT Update (TCLEOSE Course 3845, Intermediate Core Course)

Monthly

Hours:                    8
Location:                Houston Police Academy
Registration fee:   $75

 To register:
Senior Officer Frank Webb
281-230-2456

Frank.webb@cityofhouston.net

 Officer Rebecca Skillern
281-230-2454

Rebecca.skillern@cityofhouston.net

 Location:
Houston Police Academy
17000 Aldine Westfield Rd.
Houston, TX 77073