Minnesota Crisis Intervention Team

MN CIT 40-Hour Certificate Class Bemidji 110226
2026-11-02 08:00 - 2026-11-05 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Northwest Technical College, 905 Grant Avenue SE, Bemidji, MN, 56601, United States
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.
**Please use CHROME browser when registering for class.

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 Inver Grove Heights 101926
2026-10-19 08:00 - 2026-10-23 17:00 | SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN
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.
**Please use CHROME browser when registering for class.

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 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 St. Cloud 100526
2026-10-05 08:00 - 2026-10-08 19:00 | St. Cloud Police Department, 101 11th Ave N, St. Cloud, MN, 56303

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

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 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.
**Please use CHROME browser when registering for class.

MN CIT 40-Hour Certificate Class Hopkins 081726
2026-08-17 08:00 - 2026-08-21 17:00 | Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, Minnesota, 55343

MN CIT MPD Certificate Class Inver Grove Heights 080326
2026-08-03 08:00 - 2026-08-07 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 Northfield 062226
2026-06-22 08:00 - 2026-06-25 18:30 | St. Olaf College Holland Hall, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States

MN CIT 40-Hour Certificate Class Hudson 060826
2026-06-08 08:00 - 2026-06-11 19:00 | St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office, 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI, 54016

MN CIT 24-Hour CIT Online Courses 0626
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-30 | Online, MN, United States
24-Hour CIT Online Courses – POST approved. This is a series of 24 hours of eLearning courses for first responders which provide an understanding of major and severe forms of mental illness, give an in-depth look at its implications for law enforcement, develop a practical assessment plan for working with people in crisis, as well as teach intervention and de-escalation techniques while addressing the safety for all involved. In addition to covering mental illnesses, this will also include substance disorders, suicide assessment, adolescent and elder issues, ASD, PTSD, suicide by cop, officer wellness, cultural considerations and implicit bias, and mental health courts.
There will be 19 modules, most are one hour, a few are two hours as designated. After completion of the 19 modules (24 hours of online training), learners will be eligible to register for the 16 hours of in-person interactive role play scenarios with professional actors. Once both of these courses are completed, learners 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.
**Login information will be provided within one week of registration. This registration is reoccurring monthly, and modules are NOT required to be completed in the month you register.

MN CIT 8-Hour Mental Health Awareness Inver Grove Heights 052726
2026-05-27 08:00 - 17:00 | SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN
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 051826
2026-05-18 08:00 - 2026-05-22 17:00 | HERO Center, 10125 85th Avenue, Cottage Grove, Minnesota, 55016

MN CIT 8-Hour Crisis Intervention Training for MPD Inver Grove Heights 050526
2026-05-05 08:00 - 17:00 | SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN

MN CIT 24-Hour CIT Online Courses 0526
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-31 | Online, MN, United States

MN CIT 40-Hour Certificate Class Stillwater 042726
2026-04-27 08:00 - 2026-05-01 17:00 | Washington County Government Center, 15015 62nd Street North, Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082
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.
**Please use CHROME browser when registering for class.

MN CIT 8-Hour Mental Health Awareness for Minneapolis Dispatchers - Inver Grove Heights - 042426
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00 | SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN

MN CIT 8-Hour Mental Health Awareness for Minneapolis Dispatchers - Inver Grove Heights - 042326
2026-04-23 08:00 - 17:00 | SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN

MN CIT 8-Hour Mental Health Awareness for Minneapolis Dispatchers - Inver Grove Heights - 042226
2026-04-22 08:00 - 17:00 | SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN

MN CIT 8-Hour Mental Health Awareness for Minneapolis Dispatchers - Inver Grove Heights - 042126
2026-04-21 08:00 - 17:00 | SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN

MN CIT 8-Hour Mental Health Awareness for Minneapolis Dispatchers - Inver Grove Heights - 042026
2026-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 | SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN

MN CIT 40-Hour Certificate Class Inver Grove Heights 041326
2026-04-13 08:00 - 2026-04-17 17:00 | SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN

MN CIT 8-Hour Crisis Intervention Training for MPD Inver Grove Heights 041026
2026-04-10 12:00 - 21:00 | SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN
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 Inver Grove Heights 040926
2026-04-09 12:00 - 21:00 | SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN

MN CIT 8-Hour Crisis Intervention Training for MPD Inver Grove Heights 040826
2026-04-08 12:00 - 21:00 | SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN

MN CIT 8-Hour Crisis Intervention Training for MPD Inver Grove Heights 040726
2026-04-07 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 8-Hour Crisis Intervention Training for MPD Inver Grove Heights 040626
2026-04-06 08:00 - 17:00 | SMART Center, 9260 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN
