Crisis intervention training Engemark, along with his colleagues Chad Poynter and Shannon Chambers have been full-time crisis intervention deputies for mental health calls since August.

Since CIT classes began in Lucas County about 20 years ago, more than 1,000 first responders have been trained.

Courses within the department, including Crisis Intervention Training (CIT), also teach this in more detail.

“Crisis intervention training will give [responders] a different perspective on how to handle someone experiencing a crisis and get them to the proper resources.” ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - The Shreveport Police Department and Fire Department leaders detailed the 40 hour mental health training that some first responders have completed so far.