NYAPRS Note: Follow the link below to watch a video about the officers who underwent the CIT training in Dutchess County, featuring officers themselves as well as trainers. Also highlighted is PEOPLe CEO and long-time NYAPRS supporter Steve Miccio, who has been involved in the training and community response efforts. Register now for the 33rd Annual NYAPRS Conference September 16-18, where Steve Miccio and other featured speakers will be providing updates and education on this and other breakthrough community recovery models in NYS and around the country.
Dutchess Graduates First Class in Crisis Intervention
Hudson Valley News Network; Roger Connor, 6/29/2015
On Friday, June 26th, the first class completing the 5-day, 40-hour Dutchess County Crisis Intervention Team Training received their certificates along with appreciation from Dutchess County officials. The training educates police officers on how to effectively interact with individuals who are in crisis due to mental illness. Thirty-seven law enforcement and corrections officers, representing the New York State Police, Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, Dutchess County Jail, Dutchess County Office of Probation & Community Corrections, and the Town of Poughkeepsie, City of Poughkeepsie, Town of East Fishkill, Town of Hyde Park and Town of Rhinebeck police departments, completed the program, hosted by the Dutchess County Criminal Justice Council’s Diversion Committee.
http://hudsonvalleynewsnetwork.com/2015/06/29/dutchess-graduates-first-class-in-crisis-intervention/