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 – (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 timeHours of Admission: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00

DailySack lunches provided at meal timeAll clients discharged at 9:00 a.m. for cleaningNo counseling services available

Screening Checklist

Preliminary Breath Test below .280No major medical issuesHistory of withdrawal / DTsAggressive behavior or history consideredSuicidal thoughts or threats

Clients Served in First 3 Months

February: 18March: 29April: 41