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CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING -CIT-. CIT TRAINING: Past and Future. 2 sessions in 2011 May 2011 (25 participants / PCSO / RCPD / CCC) October 2011 (25 Participants / PCSO / RCPD / CCC / VA / SFPD / MCSO) 2 sessions to be scheduled in 2012 (Fall 2012) Minimum 1 session yearly
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CIT TRAINING: Past and Future • 2 sessions in 2011 • May 2011 (25 participants / PCSO / RCPD / CCC) • October 2011 • (25 Participants / PCSO / RCPD / CCC / VA / SFPD / MCSO) • 2 sessions to be scheduled in 2012 • (Fall 2012) • Minimum 1 session yearly • (to train incoming Officers / Deputies)
QUOTES FROM EVALUATIONS • “Best training I’ve had in my career” • “Very good, and needed. We do so much training on other aspects of the job, basic communication skills are skipped.” • “This class is pertinent for almost every call I can think of.” • “Excited because I have gained skills that will help me when dealing with people.”
Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Safe Bed Pilot Program Harm Reduction Model Initial Opening February 2012
Program Guidelines • Male clients only at this time • Hours of Admission: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 Daily • Sack lunches provided at meal time • All clients discharged at 9:00 a.m. for cleaning • No counseling services available
Screening Checklist • Preliminary Breath Test below .280 • No major medical issues • History of withdrawal / DTs • Aggressive behavior or history considered • Suicidal thoughts or threats
Clients Served in First 3 Months February: 18 March: 29 April: 41