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Course Description


LET710 - Intermediate Crisis Intervention Training - 16.00 Hours

Prerequisites

None

Description

The Intermediate Crisis Intervention Training course educates 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 becomes a requirement for an intermediate or advanced certificate. A person licensed as a peace officer for more that two years, or holding an intermediate or higher certification, must complete this training before September 1, 2009

Topics

  • Crisis intervention training techniques
  • Mental health awareness
  • Legal issues
  • Liability issues
  • Referral resources will be discusses

    Audience

    Currently commissioned Texas peace officers.

    Other Information

    In order to register with a check or purchase order, print out the registration form and send it in with the payment.

    Contact Information
    800-423-8433 or publicsafety@teexmail.tamu.edu

    This 16 hour course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) intermediate core course #3841 requirements.

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