CIT Training Application – Sheriff Connect

The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Model, which incorporates Crisis Response Intervention Team (CRIT) principles, promotes strong community partnerships among law enforcement, behavioral health providers, people with mental and substance use disorders, along with their families and others. The arrest rate for recipients of public mental health services is estimated to be 4.5 times that of the general public.

The goal of the Wayne County Sheriff's Office CIT program is to support individuals with behavioral health needs while enhancing safety for deputies and all first responders across the community. CIT provides the foundation necessary to promote community and statewide solutions to assist individuals with a mental illness and/or addictions. The CIT Model reduces both stigma and the need for further involvement with the criminal justice system (CIT International).

We are looking to protect the integrity and standards of our program. We follow the Memphis Model and the Core Elements of CIT. CIT is based on the idea that experienced officers who volunteer are best at responding to mental illness calls. For this reason, we have an application process that must be completed prior to allowing participation in courses hosted by our team.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Email

Organization

County Located

Number of years’ experience

MCOLES ID

I have completed the 8-hour required prerequisite training - Mental Health First Aid

Yes

No

Professional Experience

Identify three behavioral health resources in Wayne County, Michigan.

Identify the de-escalation technique(s) that you currently use in a crisis situation. Select all that apply.

Give people space

Use restraints

Ask open-ended questions

Give people time to respond

All of the Above

People who attempt suicide must be crazy.

True

False

People who talk about suicide won’t really do it, they just want attention.

True

False

A person with a mental illness is more likely to be violent.

True

False

Mental illness is a sign of weakness.

True

False

Logistics & Organizational Support

My organization has made this program a priority for me and my time.

Yes

No

I have cleared my schedule of any conflicts during the training timeframe.

Yes

No

Does your organization have an active CIT or other Crisis response program?

Yes

No

How did you find out about the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office CIT training program?

Employer email

Employer requirement

Professional relationship

Personal relationship

Internet search

Individual who has attended the course

OtherOther

Personal Connection

Have you or someone that you love experienced a mental illness or substance use disorder?

Yes

No

Over the past two weeks, have you experienced little interest or pleasure in doing things?

Yes

No

Over the past two weeks, have you felt down, depressed, or hopeless?

Yes

No

Support & Confidential Resources Notice:
If you answered "Yes" to any of the questions above and feel that you or someone you know could benefit from immediate support, please remember that help is always available. You do not have to navigate it alone:

Emergency Assistance: Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, confidential, and 24/7).
First Responder Support: The Copline confidential hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-267-5463, and the Safe Call Now crisis line is available at 1-206-459-3020.
Internal Support: Please reach out to your department's Peer Support Team, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), or a trusted supervisor.

Thank you for your interest in the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office CIT Program. Please look forward to receiving a decision on your application within 14 days.