CIT also supports police departments in Central Massachusetts in establishing their own CIT teams, comprising trained officers who collaborate with local providers. This week-long program is an innovative training model designed to equip first responders with crisis intervention skills.
Gardner PD in another Proactive Effort to Assist Individuals with Mental Health and Substance Disorders
Area police departments including the Gardner PD took part in Open Sky’s Week-long Crisis Intervention Training. Training covered suicide prevention, mental illness, runaway assistance, intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, homelessness and officer self-care
Gardner PD posted, “The Gardner Police Department extends its gratitude to the CIT staff, Open Sky, and all the guest speakers who shared their experiences and expertise throughout the week. Your contributions were greatly appreciated. (Sorry about the picture, the projector should have been turned off)“