The purpose of the Intermediate Crisis Intervention Training course is to educate law enforcement officers about issues pertaining to crisis intervention techniques, especially in communicating with persons with a mental illness. Senate Bill 1473 amended 1701.253, Occupations Code, by requiring training in “de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to facilitate interaction with persons with mental impairments.”

*Effective September 1, 2005, this training became a requirement for an intermediate or advanced certificate. A person licensed as a peace officer for more than two years, or holding an intermediate or higher certification, must complete this training before September 1, 2009.

Course Length:

16 Hours

Cost:

$15.00

Scheduled Course Dates & Locations:

To register for this training please download & complete our Training Registration Form.