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CRISIS INTERVENTION

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Course Code
Hours / Plan
Description
     
COLLEGE OF THE REDWOODS-REDWOODS CENTER
7351 TOMPKINS HILL ROAD
EUREKA 95501
(707) 476-4334
ken-cleveland@redwoods.edu
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CRISIS INTERVENTION
2960-20801
32/IV

 

PROVIDES LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITH THE ABILITY TO DEAL MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH MENTALLY ILL PERSONS AND CRISIS CONDITIONS. THE COURSE ADDRESSES A VARIETY OF MENTAL ILLNESSES AND INCORPORATES SITE VISITS TO LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES. CONTENT ALSO INCLUDES BEHAVIORAL INDICATORS, INCIDENT COMMAND CONSIDERATIONS, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, SUICIDE RISK FACTORS, THE "SUICIDE BY COP" PHENOMENON, CULTURAL ISSUES, PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF DISABILITY AWARENESS AND PANEL PRESENTATIONS ALONG WITH ROLE PLAYING.
Future Presentations Past Presentations Total Authorized: 1
     
GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE-REGIONAL CJTC
15744 GOLDEN WEST STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH 92647
(714)895-8925
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CRISIS INTERVENTION
3670-20801
16/IV

 

THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO TRAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO HANDLE CRISIS SITUATIONS INVOLVING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESSES AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. TOPICS INCLUDE CRISIS AND SUICIDE INTERVENTION, OFFICER AND PUBLIC SAFETY, M EDICATIONS, OVERVIEW OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY, LEGAL ISSUES, AND DISPOSITION OPTIONS.
     
     
MARIN COUNTY SHERIFF' DEPARTMENT
3501 CIVIC CENTER DR., RM 145
SAN RAFAEL 94903
(415)499-7836
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CRISIS INTERVENTION
4270-20801
32/IV

 

THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL WITH THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO ASSIST THEM IN DEALING WITH MENTALLY ILL SUBJECTS. THE OFFICERS LEARNS THE TYPES OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND MEDICATIONS, HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE MENTALLY ILL, AND TH E RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ASSIST THEM.
  Past Presentations Total Authorized: 2
     
MERCED COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
700 W. 22ND STREET
MERCED 95340
(209)385-7310
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CRISIS INTERVENTION
2260-20801
24/IV

 

THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO TRAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL AND EMERGENCY DISPATCHERS IN CRISIS INTERVENTION FOR MENTALLY DISTRAUGHT INDIVIDUALS. THIS COURSE WILL INCLUDE THE IDENTIFICATION OF FACTORS AFFECTING MOOD DISORDERS AND ALSO WHAT COMMUNICATION T ECHNIQUES SHOULD BE USED IN THE DE-ESCALATION OF CRISIS SITUATIONS. THIS COURSE WILL ALSO PROVIDE CONTEMPORARY IN-DEPTH TRAINING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL WHO ARE ASSIGNED TO LOCAL AGENCY CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAMS. TOPICS INCLUDE THE NEUROBIOLOGY OF M ENTAL HEALTH, SCHIZOPHRENIA, BI-POLAR DISORDERS, MAJOR DEPRESSION, SUICIDE BY COP, CURRENT MEDICATIONS, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AGE-RELATED DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, THE ROLE OF ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES, OFF ICER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS, REPORT WRITING, CRISIS NEGOTIATION SKILLS, SUICIDE EVALUATIONS, PERTINENT LEGAL ISSUES, FIRST RESPONDER STRESS, AND RELATED TOPICS.
Future Presentations Past Presentations Total Authorized: 10
     
RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT
10540 MAGNOLIA STREET, STE B
RIVERSIDE 925051897
(951)353-7196
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CRISIS INTERVENTION
3140-20801
27/IV

Perishable Skills:
ARREST AND CONTROL
COMMUNICATIONS-TACTICAL


 

STUDENTS WILL BE TAUGHT MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS INTERVENTION AND DE-ESCALATION TECHNIQUES UTILIZING TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS. STUDENTS WILL ALSO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO SUFFER FROM MENTAL ILLNESS.
  Past Presentations Total Authorized: 12
     
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
P. O. BOX 1456
SAN BERNARDINO 92402
(909)473-2695
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CRISIS INTERVENTION
2330-20801
40/IV

 

COURSE COVERS INSTRUCTION ON SYMPTOMS/BEHAVIORS OF MENTALLY ILL DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSON AND COMMON MEDICATIONS USED IN MENTAL HEALTH. INSTRUCTION ALSO COVERS DEFINITION OF TERMS SUCH AS DEPRESSION, BIPOLAR DISORDERS, SCHIZOPHRENIA, AND PERSONALI TY DISORDERS; ALSO OTHER TOPICS INCLUDE SUICIDE PREVENTION, NONVIOLENT INTERVENTION, LEGAL ISSUES, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
Future Presentations Past Presentations Total Authorized: 4
     
SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT
350 AMBER DRIVE
SAN FRANCISCO 94131
(415)401-4600
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CRISIS INTERVENTION
2420-20801
40/IV

 

PARTICIPANTS IN THIS CLASS WILL LEARN ABOUT MAJOR MENTAL DISORDERS (PERSONALITY AND COGNITIVE), SUICIDE BY COP, POST TRAUMANTIC STRESS, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, CULTURAL AWARENESS, AND SUICIDE INTERVENTIONS. LEARNING WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH LECT URES, FACILITATED SITE VISITS, ROLE PLAYING, AND DISCUSSION. LEGAL ISSUES AND SFPD POLICIES WILL ALSO BE PRESENTED. VARIABLE FORMAT 8 OR 40 HOURS.
Future Presentations Past Presentations Total Authorized: 10
     
SAN LUIS OBISPO POLICE DEPARTMENT
1042 WALNUT STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO 93401
(805)781-7353
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CRISIS INTERVENTION
6570-20801
32/NA

 

LECTURE, VIDEO AND SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES WILL ILLUSTRATE PREDOMINANT BEHAVIORS OF MENTAL ILLNESS. THE INTENT OF THIS COURSE IS TO UNDERSTAND STRATEGIES FOR ASSESSING RISK, DEFUSING POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATIONS, AND IDENTIFYING RESOURCES THAT WILL H ELP LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL IN EFFECTIVELY DEALING WITH PEOPLE THEY ENCOUNTER WHO HAVE MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.
  Past Presentations Total Authorized: 2
     
SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
55 W. YOUNGER AVENUE
SAN JOSE 95110
(408)808-4628
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CRISIS INTERVENTION
2270-20801
40/IV

 

A 40 HOUR COURSE THAT PROVIDES PEACE OFFICERS AND DISPATCHERS WITH THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO RECOGNIZE INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, IDENTIFY POTENTIAL DISORDERS, MINIMIZE ESCALATIONS IN CONTACTS WITH THE MENTALLY ILL THEREBY REDUCING DEATH AND INJU RY TO PEACE OFFICERS AND MENTALLY ILL INDIVIDUALS. TRAINING FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING TECHNIQUES ON HOW TO APPROACH MENTALLY ILL INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNICATION, DE-ESCALATION SKILLS AND LISTENING SKILLS AS WELL AS GATHERING VITAL INFORMATION. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ROLE PLAYING TO PRACTICE TECHNIQUES; WRITING A DESCRIPTIVE AND EFFECTIVE 5150 REPORT; SITE VISITS TO MENTAL HEALTH URGENT CARE (MHUC) AND EMERGENCY PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES (EPS) FACILITIES; AND A CIT PANEL DISCUSSION.
  Past Presentations Total Authorized: 3
     
SONOMA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
2796 VENTURA AVE.
SANTA ROSA 95403
(707)565-8882
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CRISIS INTERVENTION
5380-20801
32/NA

Perishable Skills:
COMMUNICATIONS-TACTICAL


 

THIS COURSE, BOTH THE 5 AND 32 HOUR FORMATS, IS DESIGNED TO FULFULL THE POST TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS, PSP SKILLS. THE STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP THE NECESSARY FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS AND TACTICAL KNOWLEDGE TO SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY APPLY CRI TICAL COMMUNICATION IN TACTICAL FIELD SITUATIONS. AS A MAJOR COMPONENT OF TACTICAL COMMUNICATION TRAINING, STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE AN INTRODUCTION TO POST CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING USING THE MEMPHIS TENNESSEE MODEL.
  Past Presentations Total Authorized: 12
     
SOUTH BAY REGIONAL TRAINING CONSORTIUM
3095 YERBA BUENA ROAD
SAN JOSE 95135
(408)270-6458
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CRISIS INTERVENTION
2540-20801
16/IV

 

COURSE DESIGNED TO TEACH STUDENTS THE FUNDAMENTALS OF INDIVIDUAL CRISIS INTERVENTION, SPECIFICALLY AS IT APPLIES TO EMERGENCY SERVICES PROFESSIONALS.
     
     
STANISLAUS COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER
3805 CORNUCOPIA WAY
MODESTO 95358
(209)525-4704
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CRISIS INTERVENTION
2740-20801
40/IV

 

THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO TRAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL AND EMERGENCY DISPATCHERS IN CRISIS INTERVENTION FOR MENTALLY DISTRAUGHT INDIVIDUALS. THIS COURSE WILL INCLUDE THE IDENTIFICATION OF FACTORS AFFECTING MOOD DISORDERS AND ALSO WHAT COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES SHOULD BE USED IN THE DE-ESCALATION OF CRISIS SITUATIONS.
  Past Presentations Total Authorized: 2
     
TRAINING FOR SAFETY INC. (TFS)
801 MAHLER ROAD SUITE 205
BURLINGAME 94010
(650)692-0437 Ext: 107
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CRISIS INTERVENTION
1082-20801
8/IV

 

THIS COURSE PROVIDES TOOLS FOR POLICE, FIRST RESPONDERS AND DISPATCHERS TO DEAL WITH THE TRAUMA AND STRESS OF SUICIDAL BEHAVIOR. THE SUBJECTS COVERED ARE: SUICIDIAL INDICATORS RELATED TO AGE, GENDER, STRESSORS, SYMPTOMS AND MAGNITUDE OF LOSS, THE AFTERMA TH OF COMPLETED SUICIDE, GUILT, ANGER, HELPLESSNESS, POST TRAUMATIC REACTIONS,AND A TRIAGE PLAN FOR SURVIVAL AND SAFETY OF ALL INVOLVED PARTIES.
     
     
VENTURA COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING CENTER
425 DURLEY AVENUE
CAMARILLO 93010
(805)388-4419
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CRISIS INTERVENTION
2940-20801
40/IV

 

PROVIDES LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITH THE ABILITY TO DEAL MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH MENTALLY ILL PERSONS IN CRISIS SITUATIONS. ADDRESSES A VARIETY OF MENTAL ILLNESSES AND INCORPORATES SITE VISITS TO LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES. COURSE ALSO INCLUDES BEHA VIORAL INDICATORS, INCIDENT COMMAND CONSIDERATIONS, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, SUICIDE RISK BEHAVIOR FACTORS, THE "SUICIDE BY COP" PHENOMENON, CULTURAL ISSUES, PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF DISABILITY AWARENESS. UTILIZES PROFESSIONAL PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATION S. DESIGNED TO DEVELOP SPECIALIZED LOCAL TEAMS TO BE FIRST RESPONDERS TO MENTAL ILLNESS EMERGENCY CALLS. ASSISTS TO DEVELOP PROTOCOLS FOR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, MEDICAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH JOINT RESPONSE PLANS.
  Past Presentations Total Authorized: 6

 

 

 

 
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