Patrol Officer Crisis Response: Fundamentals of Intervention
Description
Equip yourself with the essential skills to effectively manage crisis situations with our "Patrol Officer Crisis Response: Fundamentals of Intervention" course. This program is designed specifically for patrol officers as an introduction to crisis intervention (CIT) or as a refresher for CIT-certified responders.
The course covers:
· Importance of crisis intervention
· Origins of crisis intervention
· Common mental health issues
· Setting the communication stage
· Effective listening and speaking
· Adult versus child intervention
· What helps, what hurts?
· Available resources
This foundational training addresses critical aspects of crisis intervention. Participants will learn to identify and assess several types of crises, including mental health incidents, domestic disturbances, and high-stress encounters. Officers will develop crucial techniques in de-escalation, communication, and tactical response. The course emphasizes the importance of empathy, situational awareness, and strategic thinking to manage crises safely and effectively. By the end of this course, patrol officers will be better prepared to protect and serve their communities with confidence and professionalism in any CIT/Mental Health response.
This course is Missouri POST Certified for (2) hours of interpersonal perspectives, (1) hours of legal studies including the subcategory of (1) hours of de-escalation skills.