Crisis Intervention Training #1850

Service Description

This 40-hour Crisis Intervention Training Course will cover the key concepts, safety techniques, and communication skills critical when dealing with persons suffering with a mental illness who find themselves in a state of crisis. It will expand the student’s knowledge in de-escalation for all types of crisis interactions such as the utilization of the LEAPS theory of de-escalation, Active Listening Skills, and crisis scene management. Student will be taught and guided by various subject matter experts with time for discussions, questions, and concerns. Brainstorming with fellow attendees will assist in the discussion of “best practices” and the sharing of personal situational experiences. This course will include a combination of lecture, scenario role-play, and discussion-based training. Participants will be actively involved both verbally and physically. Students will learn and practice their ability to de-escalate crisis situations and complete evaluations for follow-up actions such as Peace Officer’s Emergency Detention (POED). The learning objectives satisfy the required content of the Crisis Intervention Training 40 HR Course (TCOLE 1850). This course is a required course to be completed no later than the second anniversary of the date the officer is licensed or the date an officer applies for an intermediate proficiency certificate, whichever date is earlier. Instructor: Sergeant David Carroll (retired) served three tours with the TCSO Crisis Intervention Team (CIT). He served with the team as a Deputy from 2003 through 2006, as a Senior Deputy and FTO from 2011 through 2012, and as Team Sergeant from 2019 through 2023. As CIT Sergeant, he served as a member of the Behavioral Health Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, Travis County Threat Assessment Team, and the Mental Crisis Treatment and Placement Solutions discussion group (MCTaPS). MCTaPS is a discussion group put together by Sergeant Carroll to address short-term and long-term solutions for the Mental Health crisis in Central Texas. It is made up of multi-discipline and multi-agency persons including Psychiatrists, Nurses, Social Workers, Judges, Attorneys, and Peace Officers from multiple agencies across Travis County.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations within 5 days of registering are 100% refundable, unless the following restrictions apply: Due to limited seating, we request that you cancel at least 5 days before a scheduled class begins. This gives others the opportunity to register for the class. If you have to cancel your class, and do so at least 5 days before the class, you may use the credit towards any future class. At any time after registering, or within 5 days of the course, you may transfer the registration to another person.

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