Mental Health/Law Enforcement Response Programs

Connected site with our partners from Policy Research Associates (PRA) on crisis curriculum development.

Provided resources on developing a needs assessment and how to develop and facilitate a focus group.

Assisted site in understanding differences between CIT and CRIT and selecting a training for deputies to attend as "students" after attending CRIT TTT.

Connected grantee with other grantee (Dona Ana) in same state facing similar barriers (e.g., rural) to discuss CIT implementation and brainstorm overcoming challenges.

Second virtual meeting of the Steering Committee was hosted on September 10, 2024. During this meeting the Knowledge Lab renewed vision was discussed, and feedback on this renewed vision was received.

Provided grantee with a summary of each CRIT module and shared resource for officers created by Dona Ana County, NM site to help guide curriculum development and overall program.

Connected grantee team and deputies that attended CRIT TTT with TTT trainers for follow up TTA on program implementation. Discussed event and best practices to move the program forward.

Site requested resources on disengagement policies. Sent some resources on disengagement; looking into sharing specific policies from other policing agencies.

Connected to Tuscaloosa to hear about experiences with CIT and CRIT and combining these curricula to create a more robust program.

Connected to Tuscaloosa along with another interested site to hear and learn about other grantees' programs.