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What is the main purpose of Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)?
What is the main purpose of Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)?
- To provide trauma-informed intervention services
- To enforce the criminal justice system
- To create a forum for effective problem-solving
- To promote community and statewide solutions for mental illness (correct)
What is the function of a Crisis Response Team (CRT)?
What is the function of a Crisis Response Team (CRT)?
- To intervene and de-escalate situations involving persons in crisis (correct)
- To reduce stigma related to mental illness
- To enforce emergency mental health holds
- To provide trauma-informed intervention services
What is the role of a Certified CIT Sworn Member?
What is the role of a Certified CIT Sworn Member?
- To provide trauma-informed intervention services
- To promote sustainable change in the mental health care system
- To intervene and de-escalate situations involving persons in crisis (correct)
- To enforce the criminal justice system
What is the primary consideration when carrying out the duties of a peace officer?
What is the primary consideration when carrying out the duties of a peace officer?
What is the purpose of de-escalation tactics and techniques in a potential force encounter?
What is the purpose of de-escalation tactics and techniques in a potential force encounter?
Which skill is considered a part of de-escalation tactics and techniques?
Which skill is considered a part of de-escalation tactics and techniques?
What should members strive to do in a behavioral health crisis situation?
What should members strive to do in a behavioral health crisis situation?
What resources should sworn members utilize in a behavioral health crisis situation?
What resources should sworn members utilize in a behavioral health crisis situation?
What is the principle behind 'Least Restrictive Treatment'?
What is the principle behind 'Least Restrictive Treatment'?
What is the aim of using empathy in dealing with individuals in crisis?
What is the aim of using empathy in dealing with individuals in crisis?
Who is responsible for determining the proper course of action in cases where a mental concern and criminal charges co-exist?
Who is responsible for determining the proper course of action in cases where a mental concern and criminal charges co-exist?
When should sworn members take the subject to an approved medical facility for evaluation?
When should sworn members take the subject to an approved medical facility for evaluation?
When should sworn members receive refresher training for interacting with persons experiencing a behavioral health crisis?
When should sworn members receive refresher training for interacting with persons experiencing a behavioral health crisis?
Who may be requested to respond and complete the M-1 form if a mental health hold needs to be placed on an individual?
Who may be requested to respond and complete the M-1 form if a mental health hold needs to be placed on an individual?
In what circumstances can sworn members use department-approved training when interacting with persons experiencing a behavioral health crisis?
In what circumstances can sworn members use department-approved training when interacting with persons experiencing a behavioral health crisis?
Who shall receive initial training for interacting with persons experiencing a behavioral health crisis and/or persons with a mental health disorder?
Who shall receive initial training for interacting with persons experiencing a behavioral health crisis and/or persons with a mental health disorder?
