August 2021
MN CIT 8-Hour Mental Health Awareness Edina 083121
8-hour Mental Health Awareness Class 1 full day (0800-1630); POST approved This 8-hour class is helpful in understanding the basics of mental illness. The class will cover an overview of mental illness: schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, mood disorders, cognitive disorders, personality and substance disorders. We will look at the causes and nature of the illnesses, typical patterns of behaviors, common medications, and guidelines for officer response. Additionally, class participants will meet and hear from a panel of people living with…
September 2021
MN CIT 8-Hour Mental Health Awareness Edina 090221
8-hour Mental Health Awareness Class 1 full day (0800-1630); POST approved This 8-hour class is helpful in understanding the basics of mental illness. The class will cover an overview of mental illness: schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, mood disorders, cognitive disorders, personality and substance disorders. We will look at the causes and nature of the illnesses, typical patterns of behaviors, common medications, and guidelines for officer response. **Airport PD only**
MN CIT 8-Hour Mental Health Awareness Edina 090721
8-hour Mental Health Awareness Class 1 full day (0800-1630); POST approved This 8-hour class is helpful in understanding the basics of mental illness. The class will cover an overview of mental illness: schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, mood disorders, cognitive disorders, personality and substance disorders. We will look at the causes and nature of the illnesses, typical patterns of behaviors, common medications, and guidelines for officer response. **Airport PD only**
8 Hour Bias, Cultural Awareness and ASD Sauk Rapids 090821
Bias, Cultural Awareness and ASD, 8-hours, POST approved This 8-hour POST approved class will be helpful to understanding prejudices in society and a review of how bias is formed, maintained and changed. The class will also provide an awareness of the differences in cultures for the first responder. Information will be provided to help understand these differences and how to avoid misunderstandings to improve communication. This class offers information on Autism which is a complex developmental condition. This class is for…
MN CIT 8-Hour Mental Health Awareness Edina 090921
8-hour Mental Health Awareness Class 1 full day (0800-1630); POST approved This 8-hour class is helpful in understanding the basics of mental illness. The class will cover an overview of mental illness: schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, mood disorders, cognitive disorders, personality and substance disorders. We will look at the causes and nature of the illnesses, typical patterns of behaviors, common medications, and guidelines for officer response. **Airport PD only**
MN CIT MPD Certificate class TBA 091321
Minneapolis PD Certification Class – 5 days, POST approved. (MPD staff only) This week's class is intense and interactive. It gives an in-depth look at mental illness and its implications for law enforcement. We cover: schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, mood disorders, cognitive disorders, personality and substance disorders, suicide assessment, adolescent & elder issues, PTSD, excited delirium, suicide by cop, and mental health courts. Advocates and consumers of mental health services speak on their experiences, there are panel discussions and role…
CLASS FULL – MN CIT 40-Hour Certificate Class Jordan 092021
40 Hour Certification Class – (CLASS FULL) 5 days, POST approved. This class is very intense and interactive. It gives an in-depth look at mental illness and its implications for law enforcement. We cover: schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, mood disorders, cognitive disorders, personality and substance disorders, suicide assessment, adolescent & elder issues, PTSD, excited delirium, suicide by cop, and other mental health issues. Advocates and consumers of mental health services speak on their experiences, there are related discussions and then…
MN CIT MPD Certificate Class Minneapolis 092721
Minneapolis PD Certification Class – 5 days, POST approved. (MPD Staff only) This week's class is very intense and interactive. It gives an in-depth look at mental illness and its implications for law enforcement. We cover: schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, mood disorders, cognitive disorders, personality and substance disorders, suicide assessment, adolescent & elder issues, PTSD, excited delirium, suicide by cop, and mental health courts. Advocates and consumers of mental health services speak on their experiences, there are panel discussions and…
October 2021
CLASS FULL – MN CIT 40-Hour Certificate Class Maple Grove 100421
40 Hour Certification Class – (CLASS FULL) 5 days, POST approved. This class is very intense and interactive. It gives an in-depth look at mental illness and its implications for law enforcement. We cover: schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, mood disorders, cognitive disorders, personality and substance disorders, suicide assessment, adolescent & elder issues, PTSD, excited delirium, suicide by cop, and mental health courts. Advocates and consumers of mental health services speak on their experiences, there are panel discussions and role play…
MN CIT 8-Hour Mental Health Awareness Refresher Sauk Rapids 101321
8-hour Mental Health Awareness Class with Refresher. 1 full day (0800-1700); POST approved This 8-hour class is helpful in understanding the basics of mental illness. The class will cover an overview of mental illness: schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, mood disorders, cognitive disorders, personality and substance disorders. We will look at the causes and nature of the illnesses, typical patterns of behaviors, common medications, and guidelines for officer response. This class is also used as a refresher for those who have…