Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What does
a CIT officer do?
A: CIT officers respond to crisis calls involving possible mental health
issues. They evaluate and de-escalate potentially volatile situations
and as necessary transport individuals suffering from a mental illness
to community-based facilities for evaluation, treatment, and referrals,
instead of subjecting them to immediate arrest when appropriate.
Q: How do I get a Crisis Intervention Officer to assist?
A: If you or a loved one are in a time of crisis you can call 911 in an
emergency and request a Crisis Intervention Officer.
Q: How do I contact a Crisis Intervention Officer if it is
not an emergency?
A: If you would like to speak to a Crisis Intervention Officer and you
do not feel it is an emergency, you can wait until normal business hours
and contact your local department. If you would like to speak to a
Crisis Intervention Officer after business hours you can call 911 and
request to have an on duty Crisis Intervention Officer contact you.
The on duty Crisis Intervention Officer will contact you when they are
available.