MN CIT 40-Hour Certificate Class Hopkins 081726
2026-08-17 08:00 - 2026-08-21 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, Minnesota, 55343
40-Hour Certification Class – 5 days, POST approved. This class is intense and interactive. It provides an understanding of major and severe forms of mental illness, gives an in-depth look at its implications for law enforcement, develops a practical assessment plan for working with people in crisis, as well as teaches intervention and de-escalation techniques while addressing the safety for all involved. In addition to covering mental illnesses, this class will also include substance disorders, suicide assessment, adolescent & elder issues, ASD, PTSD, suicide by cop, officer wellness, cultural considerations & implicit bias, and mental health courts. Advocates and consumers of mental health services speak on their experiences, there are panel discussions, and role play exercises with professional actors.
POST members who complete this class will will receive 40 hours of continuing education credits which include the 16 hours of POST mandatory learning objective credits required for license renewal.
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MN CIT 8-Hour Mental Health Awareness for Minneapolis Dispatchers - Inver Grove Heights - 082626
2026-08-26 08:00 - 17:00 | SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN
8 Hour Mental Health Awareness Class For Dispatchers – 1 full day (0800-1700)
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 disorders, and substance disorders. We will look at the causes and nature of the illnesses, typical patterns of behavior, common medications, and guidelines for dispatcher response. This class is intended for Dispatchers, 911 Call Takers, and all related occupations.
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MN CIT 16-Hour Interactive Role Play Scenario Inver Grove Heights 090926
2026-09-09 08:00 - 2026-09-10 17:00 | SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN
16-Hour Interactive Role Play Scenario – 2 days, POST approved. **Pre-requisite must have completed the 24 Hour CIT Online Courses. This in-person 16 hour training is for those who have completed the 24 hours of eLearning modules. This class will be taught by CIT instructors, CIT coaches, and professional actors. It will consist of 12 hours of interactive role play which will enable you to demonstrate the skills taught throughout the online training, as well as 4 hours of mental health and review.
Individuals who complete both of these courses will receive a 40-hour CIT class certificate from Minnesota CIT and will be eligible for 40 hours of POST board continuing education credit which includes the 16 hours of POST mandatory learning objective credits required for license renewal.
***Your seat will not be confirmed until a copy of your 24-hour certificate is received. Please send to administration@mncit.org.

MN CIT 40-Hour Certificate Class Hudson 091426
2026-09-14 08:00 - 2026-09-17 19:00 | St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office, 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI, 54016
40-Hour Certification Class – 4 days, POST approved. This class is intense and interactive. It provides an understanding of major and severe forms of mental illness, gives an in-depth look at its implications for law enforcement, develops a practical assessment plan for working with people in crisis, as well as teaches intervention and de-escalation techniques while addressing the safety for all involved. In addition to covering mental illnesses, this class will also include substance disorders, suicide assessment, adolescent & elder issues, ASD, PTSD, suicide by cop, officer wellness, cultural considerations & implicit bias, and mental health courts. Advocates and consumers of mental health services speak on their experiences, there are panel discussions, and role play exercises with professional actors.
POST members who complete this class will will receive 40 hours of continuing education credits which include the 16 hours of POST mandatory learning objective credits required for license renewal.
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MN CIT 8-Hour Crisis Intervention Training for MPD Inver Grove Heights 101326
2026-10-13 08:00 - 17:00 | SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN
8-Hour Crisis Intervention Training Course for MPD – 1 full day (0800-1700); POST approved.
This class is a professional training that will cover mental health illnesses, conflict management, and de-escalation techniques.

MN CIT 40-Hour Certificate Class Fairmont 101326
2026-10-13 08:00 - 2026-10-16 18:30 | Southern Minnesota Educational Campus, 115 South Park Street, Fairmont, MN, 56031, United States

MN CIT 40-Hour Certificate Class Inver Grove Heights 101926
2026-10-19 08:00 - 2026-10-23 17:00 | SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN

MN CIT 40-Hour Certificate Class Fergus Falls 102626
2026-10-26 08:00 - 2026-10-29 16:30 | Lakes Country Services Co-Op, 101 East Mt Faith Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537, United States

MN CIT 40-Hour Certificate Class Bemidji 110226
2026-11-02 08:00 - 2026-11-05 19:00 | Northwest Technical College, 905 Grant Avenue SE, Bemidji, MN, 56601, United States

MN CIT 8-Hour Mental Health Awareness - Refresher - Inver Grove Heights - 111026
2026-11-10 08:00 - 17:00 | SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN
8-Hour Mental Health Awareness – Refresher Class – 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 disorders, and substance disorders. We will look at the causes and nature of the illnesses, typical patterns of behavior, common medications, and guidelines for officer response.
This class is used as a refresher for those who have taken the 40-hour certification class.
POST members who complete this class will will receive 8 hours of continuing education credits.
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MN CIT 8-Hour Mental Health Awareness Becker 111226
2026-11-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Becker Police Department, 12060 Sherburne Ave SE, Becker, Minnesota, 55308
8-hour Mental Health Awareness Class 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 officers and first responders.

MN CIT 40-Hour Certificate Class Cottage Grove 111626
2026-11-16 08:00 - 2026-11-20 17:00 | HERO Center, 10125 85th Avenue, Cottage Grove, Minnesota, 55016

MN CIT 40-Hour Certificate Class Crystal 113026
2026-11-30 08:00 - 2026-12-04 17:00 | Crystal Police Department, 4141 Douglas Drive North, Crystal, MN, 55422

MN CIT MPD Certificate Class Inver Grove Heights 120726
2026-12-07 08:00 - 2026-12-11 17:00 | SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN
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, 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 exercises with professional actors.
You will be asked confirm that you have read the following before purchasing a reservation for this course:
Minnesota Crisis Intervention Team is a continuing education sponsor as approved by the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training. This course is a MN CIT Certification Class, Course Number 10172-0024, has been approved by the POST Board for continuing education credit. Peace officers who successfully complete this course will receive hours of continuing education. The sponsor of this course has a written policy for the investigation and resolution of allegations of classroom discrimination. This policy applies to all faculty, instructors, administrative staff, and students. A copy of the policy may be obtained from the sponsor by contacting administration@mncit.org.

MN CIT 40-Hour Certificate Class Inver Grove Heights 121426
2026-12-14 08:00 - 2026-12-18 17:00 | SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN

MN CIT 8-Hour Crisis Intervention Training for MPD Inver Grove Heights 122926
2026-12-29 08:00 - 17:00 | SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN

MN CIT 40-Hour Certificate Class Inver Grove Heights 012527
2027-01-25 08:00 - 2027-01-29 17:00 | SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN

MN CIT MPD Certificate Class Inver Grove Heights 020827
2027-02-08 08:00 - 2027-02-12 17:00 | SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN

MN CIT 8-Hour Coaching Class Inver Grove Heights 032227
2027-03-22 08:00 - 17:00 | SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN
Coaches Class, 1 full day, pre-requisite must have completed the MN CIT 40-Hour Certificate class.
The 8-Hour Coaches Class is required for anyone wanting to be a Coach for MN CIT. This class teaches participants the techniques and skills to be able to successfully coach a group of students during the class scenarios.
Additionally, when the student has completed this class, they are required to do two days of shadowing (8 hours total) with an experienced coach.
Please note coaches that are sworn officers will be given priority in scheduling for trainings in which the attendees are also sworn officers.
POST members who complete this class will will receive 8 continuing education credits.

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MN CIT 8-Hour Mental Health Awareness for Dispatchers - Plymouth - 040727
2027-04-07 08:00 - 17:00 | HCSO Communication Center, 1245 Shenandoah Lane North, Plymouth, MN, 55447

MN CIT 8-Hour Crisis Intervention Training for MPD Minneapolis 041327
2027-04-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Mpls PD Special Operations Center, 4119 Dupont Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55412

MN CIT 8-Hour Crisis Intervention Training for MPD Minneapolis 041927
2027-04-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Mpls PD Special Operations Center, 4119 Dupont Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55412

MN CIT 8-Hour Crisis Intervention Training for MPD Minneapolis 042027
2027-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Mpls PD Special Operations Center, 4119 Dupont Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55412

MN CIT 8-Hour Crisis Intervention Training for MPD Minneapolis 042127
2027-04-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Mpls PD Special Operations Center, 4119 Dupont Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55412

MN CIT 8-Hour Crisis Intervention Training for MPD Minneapolis 042227
2027-04-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Mpls PD Special Operations Center, 4119 Dupont Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55412

MN CIT 8-Hour Crisis Intervention Training for MPD Minneapolis 042327
2027-04-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Mpls PD Special Operations Center, 4119 Dupont Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55412

MN CIT 8-Hour Crisis Intervention Training for MPD Minneapolis 042627
2027-04-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Mpls PD Special Operations Center, 4119 Dupont Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55412

MN CIT 8-Hour Crisis Intervention Training for MPD Minneapolis 042727
2027-04-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Mpls PD Special Operations Center, 4119 Dupont Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55412

MN CIT 8-Hour Crisis Intervention Training for MPD Minneapolis 050327
2027-05-03 12:00 - 21:00 | Mpls PD Special Operations Center, 4119 Dupont Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55412
8-Hour Crisis Intervention Training Course for MPD – 1 full day (1200-2100); POST approved.
This class is a professional training that will cover mental health illnesses, conflict management, and de-escalation techniques.

MN CIT 8-Hour Crisis Intervention Training for MPD Minneapolis 050427
2027-05-04 12:00 - 21:00 | Mpls PD Special Operations Center, 4119 Dupont Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55412
