
- Multi-faceted strategy that includes crisis intervention trained (CIT) patrol officers, co-responder units, Homeless Outreach Team (HOT), Boarding Homes Enforcement Detail, a proactive Chronic Consumer Stabilization Initiative, and comprehensive dispatcher training
- Mental health training for all officers that includes:
- 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for all cadets
- 8-hour advanced CIT classes
- State-mandated 8-hour CIT refresher for all officers with their Basic Peace Officer Certification
- 40-hour Mental Health Peace Officer class for veteran officers
- 8-hour CIT class for newly hired jail staff
- 4-hour CIT refresher class for jail staff
- 24-hour Telecommunications Crisis Communications class
On June 23, President Biden unveiled a new strategy to direct significant federal funding and support to strengthen…
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On July 20, the U.S. Senate passed the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021.
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It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Alan V. Sokolow, who was instrumental in founding The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center more than 20 years ago.
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A new 50-state scan of what jails, prisons, and supervision agencies report publicly shows how much—and how little—state policymakers have to work with.
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The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center welcomes Dr. Dion Clark as its director of communications.
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