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Upcoming CIT Training Events
January
8
Wednesday
  January 8, 2025
  New Lenox Police Department

Course Description: This engaging one-day course has been designed to introduce and enhance participant skills with regard to coping with the trauma and experiences associated service in law enforcement. The course will educate attendees in techniques for increasing and practicing resilience to improve officer wellness both professionally and personally. ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 16 at (815) 630-5212 or by email at training@tri-river.org.

January
13
Monday
  January 13 - 17, 2025
  Rockford, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 2 at (779) 210-8422 or register online.

January
20
Monday
  January 20 - 24, 2025
  Elgin, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 3 at (630) 896-8860 or by email at michele@nemrt.com.

January
22
Wednesday
  January 22, 2025
  Elgin, IL

Course Description: This 8 hour, voluntary training program was created as a review for officers with at least one year’s experience as an active CIT officer. Participants in the course will review topics such as trouble shooting, legal updates, self-care and community resources. They will also partake in valuable group exercises in de-escalation and active listening and review and refresh their skills in realistic scenario role play exercises. ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 3 at (630) 896-8860 or by email at michele@nemrt.com.

January
27
Monday
  January 27 - 31, 2025
  Marion, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the correctional setting who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. As this course is specially tailored for correctional officers responding to an inmate in mental health crisis, the CIT-C course may only be attended by certified county corrections officers. The five day course incudes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced CIT officers and representatives ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 15 at (618) 536-1515 or by email at office@mtu15.com.

January
27
Monday
  January 27 - 31, 2025
  Williamson County Sheriff Department , 404 N. Van Buren St. Marion, IL 62959

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the correctional setting who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. As this course is specially tailored for correctional officers responding to an inmate in mental health crisis, the CIT-C course may only be attended by certified county corrections officers. The five day course incudes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced CIT officers and representatives ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 15 at (618) 536-1515 or by email at office@mtu15.com.

January
28
Tuesday
  January 28, 2025
  Mokena Police Department

Course Description: Law enforcement officers have an important role to play in their interactions with community members. This includes responding to incidents with individuals who are suffering from mental health issues. This 8 hour course, developed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, is meant to provide law enforcement officers with an awareness of mental health issues including a history of the mental health systems, types of mental illness ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 16 at (815) 630-5212 or by email at training@tri-river.org.

February
3
Monday
  February 3 - 7, 2025
  Contact Tri-River Police Training Region for Location of This Training

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 16 at (815) 630-5212 or by email at training@tri-river.org.

February
10
Monday
  February 10 - 14, 2025
  Normal, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 8 at (309)268-8430 or register online.

February
17
Monday
  February 17 - 21, 2025
  Harper College - Palatine, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 3 at (630) 896-8860 or by email at michele@nemrt.com.

February
24
Monday
  February 24 - 28, 2025
  East Moline, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 4 at (309) 755-3271 or register online.

February
26
Wednesday
  February 26, 2025
  East Moline, IL

Course Description: This 8 hour, voluntary training program was created as a review for officers with at least one year’s experience as an active CIT officer. Participants in the course will review topics such as trouble shooting, legal updates, self-care and community resources. They will also partake in valuable group exercises in de-escalation and active listening and review and refresh their skills in realistic scenario role play exercises. ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 4 at (309) 755-3271 or register online.

February
27
Thursday
  February 27, 2025
  Plainfield Police Department

Course Description: This course uses tactical breath work, physical drills, and cognitive behavioral therapy resulting in optimal functioning of the entire psychophysiological system. This includes increasing mental toughness, enhancing tactical skills, preventing injury, self-de-escalation, regulating the nervous system and more. ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 16 at (815) 630-5212 or by email at training@tri-river.org.

March
17
Monday
  March 17 - 21, 2025
  McHenry County, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 3 at (630) 896-8860 or by email at michele@nemrt.com.

March
19
Wednesday
  March 19, 2025
  McHenry County, IL

Course Description: This 8 hour, voluntary training program was created as a review for officers with at least one year’s experience as an active CIT officer. Participants in the course will review topics such as trouble shooting, legal updates, self-care and community resources. They will also partake in valuable group exercises in de-escalation and active listening and review and refresh their skills in realistic scenario role play exercises. ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 3 at (630) 896-8860 or by email at michele@nemrt.com.

March
24
Monday
  March 24 - 28, 2025
  Peru, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 7 at (309) 690-7353 or by email at Brian.Fengel@icc.edu.

April
7
Monday
  April 7 - 11, 2025
  Springfield, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 10 at (217) 726-7014 or by email at Register@letac.org.

April
9
Wednesday
  April 9, 2025
  Springfield, IL

Course Description: This 8 hour, voluntary training program was created as a review for officers with at least one year’s experience as an active CIT officer. Participants in the course will review topics such as trouble shooting, legal updates, self-care and community resources. They will also partake in valuable group exercises in de-escalation and active listening and review and refresh their skills in realistic scenario role play exercises. ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 10 at (217) 726-7014 or by email at Register@letac.org.

April
9
Wednesday
  April 9, 2025
  Will County Sheriff's Office

Course Description: Law enforcement officers have an important role to play in their interactions with community members. This includes responding to incidents with individuals who are suffering from mental health issues. This 8 hour course, developed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, is meant to provide law enforcement officers with an awareness of mental health issues including a history of the mental health systems, types of mental illness ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 16 at (815) 630-5212 or by email at training@tri-river.org.

April
10
Thursday
  April 10, 2025
  New Lenox Police Department

Course Description: This engaging one-day course has been designed to introduce and enhance participant skills with regard to coping with the trauma and experiences associated service in law enforcement. The course will educate attendees in techniques for increasing and practicing resilience to improve officer wellness both professionally and personally. ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 16 at (815) 630-5212 or by email at training@tri-river.org.

April
14
Monday
  April 14 - 18, 2025
  Aurora, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 3 at (630) 896-8860 or by email at michele@nemrt.com.

April
16
Wednesday
  April 16, 2025
  Aurora, IL

Course Description: This 8 hour, voluntary training program was created as a review for officers with at least one year’s experience as an active CIT officer. Participants in the course will review topics such as trouble shooting, legal updates, self-care and community resources. They will also partake in valuable group exercises in de-escalation and active listening and review and refresh their skills in realistic scenario role play exercises. ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 3 at (630) 896-8860 or by email at michele@nemrt.com.

April
16
Wednesday
  April 16, 2025
  Mt. Vernon Police Department , 600 S. 27th St. Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

Course Description: BULLETPROOF MIND is a presentation in which Lt. Col. Grossman presents a model for action that ensures professionals can train for and overcome the unique mental stressors of possible violence. Find out what to expect when your heart rate rises and blood drains from your face, and how to avoid it. A cornerstone for professional training if you might come into contact with inter-personal violence. Knowing what strange and wonderful things might happen to ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 15 at (618) 536-1515 or by email at office@mtu15.com.

April
21
Monday
  April 21 - 25, 2025
  Jacksonville, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 9 at (618) 498-5611 or by email at westcentral@gtec.com.

April
23
Wednesday
  April 23, 2025
  Jerseyville, IL

Course Description: This 8 hour, voluntary training program was created as a review for officers with at least one year’s experience as an active CIT officer. Participants in the course will review topics such as trouble shooting, legal updates, self-care and community resources. They will also partake in valuable group exercises in de-escalation and active listening and review and refresh their skills in realistic scenario role play exercises. ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 9 at (618) 498-5611 or by email at westcentral@gtec.com.

May
12
Monday
  May 12 - 16, 2025
  Hines, Virginia , ILETSB CIT Team Will be Traveling to This Location to Present Their Program

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact ILETSB at 217-782-4540

May
14
Wednesday
  May 14, 2025
  Hines, Virginia , ILETSB CIT Team Will be Traveling to this Location to Present Their Program

Course Description: This 8 hour, voluntary training program was created as a review for officers with at least one year’s experience as an active CIT officer. Participants in the course will review topics such as trouble shooting, legal updates, self-care and community resources. They will also partake in valuable group exercises in de-escalation and active listening and review and refresh their skills in realistic scenario role play exercises. ... Read more

To register, contact ILETSB at 217-782-4540

May
19
Monday
  May 19 - 23, 2025
  Peoria, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 7 at (309) 690-7353 or by email at Brian.Fengel@icc.edu.

May
21
Wednesday
  May 21, 2025
  Denny Stewart Training Center , 3121 Dewitt Ave. Mattoon, IL 61938

Course Description: BULLETPROOF MIND is a presentation in which Lt. Col. Grossman presents a model for action that ensures professionals can train for and overcome the unique mental stressors of possible violence. Find out what to expect when your heart rate rises and blood drains from your face, and how to avoid it. A cornerstone for professional training if you might come into contact with inter-personal violence. Knowing what strange and wonderful things might happen to ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 13 at (217) 345-3344 or register online.

June
9
Monday
  June 9 - 13, 2025
  Oswego, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 3 at (630) 896-8860 or by email at michele@nemrt.com.

June
11
Wednesday
  June 11, 2025
  Yorkville, IL

Course Description: This 8 hour, voluntary training program was created as a review for officers with at least one year’s experience as an active CIT officer. Participants in the course will review topics such as trouble shooting, legal updates, self-care and community resources. They will also partake in valuable group exercises in de-escalation and active listening and review and refresh their skills in realistic scenario role play exercises. ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 3 at (630) 896-8860 or by email at michele@nemrt.com.

June
16
Monday
  June 16 - 20, 2025
  Fairview Heights, IL

Course Description: Participants of this voluntary, 40 hour training program, receive intensive training on recognizing and addressing individuals in the community who have a mental illness or other behavioral health crisis. The CIT training program is an in depth, specialized course for officers with at least two year’s experience. The five day course includes presentations by behavioral health specialists, experienced field officers and representatives from regional service providers. Officers will receive training in topics such as ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 14 at (618) 277-1550 or register online.

June
18
Wednesday
  June 18, 2025
  Swansea, IL

Course Description: This 8 hour, voluntary training program was created as a review for officers with at least one year’s experience as an active CIT officer. Participants in the course will review topics such as trouble shooting, legal updates, self-care and community resources. They will also partake in valuable group exercises in de-escalation and active listening and review and refresh their skills in realistic scenario role play exercises. ... Read more

To register, contact Mobile Team Unit 14 at (618) 277-1550 or register online.

June
25
Wednesday
  June 25 - 26, 2025
  Embassy Suites & Convention Center - East Peoria, Illinois , Registration Coming Soon through ILETSB - Executive Institute

Course Description: SAVE THE DATE! 2025 CIT CONFERENCE - June 25 & 26,2025 Embassy Suites and Convention Center East Peoria, Illinois More information coming soon...... ... Read more

To register, contact ILETSB - Executive Institute at 309-298-2646