This is an instructor-led virtual course conducted via Zoom over 5 days.

This entire course is conducted online via Zoom. This course is designed to prepare sworn Law Enforcement Officers to respond effectively and safely to people with mental illnesses and/or co-occurring substance use disorders that are in crisis. The course will focus on familiarization with a variety of the most common mental health disorders, legal realities, and options for responding to these events, as well as verbal and physical de-escalation techniques.  Panel discussions, group exercises, and decision-making exercises will be a part of the course; and much more.

NOTE: Students will participate in group discussions. This version of Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training is conducted entirely online through a live instructor-led process. Students are required to have a computer or tablet with BOTH microphone and webcam capabilities to participate in this course.

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COURSE ELIGIBILITY Individual Agency Non-Member Sworn LE

Upcoming Scheduled Course
Course Number	Course Start Date	Deadline	Fees	Location	Instructor		Register
20255620	10/13/2025	9/29/2025	Members: $45.00 Non-Mem: $100.00	Online	Dubois, Wayne
NOTE: This multi-day virtual course will take place on the following days: October 13, 15, 17, 21 and 23 (10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time)
A grant through the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, allows the NTOA to provide scholarship training for this course. The NTOA is proud to offer this course at a discounted rate, regardless of membership status.