CIT recertification is a one-day training that reviews core CIT principles. Officers build upon their practical knowledge of mental illness, suicide prevention, substance misuse, trauma, special populations, as well as behavioral health and crisis resources. Training reinforces evidence-based crisis intervention tactics and communication strategies. Officers must exhibit practical verbal de-escalation skills and pass a knowledge check to become recertified. Required for anyone trained over 3 years ago.
Crisis Intervention Team for Youth Training Course Date/location: November 18 & 19, 2026, 8am – 4pm. Beverly Police Dept. 175 Elliott St., Beverly MA 01915 Crisis Intervention Teams (CITs) are local initiatives designed to improve the way law enforcement and the community respond to youth experiencing behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) crises. (more…)
Course Date/location: December 1, 8am – 4pm. Beverly Police Dept. 175 Elliott St., Beverly MA 01915 Crisis Intervention Teams (CITs) are local initiatives designed to improve the way law enforcement and the community respond to people experiencing behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) crises. They are built on strong partnerships between law enforcement, (more…)
Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based, early-intervention course that teaches participants about mental health and substance use challenges.
Crisis Intervention Teams (CITs) are local initiatives designed to improve the way law enforcement and the community respond to people experiencing behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) crises.
They are built on strong partnerships between law enforcement, behavioral health provider agencies, I/DD providers and individuals and families affected by these disabilities.