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PLATTSBURGH — BHSN’s Mobile Crisis Team is offering its second New York state Crisis Intervention Team training next week.

The training is a community collaboration between law enforcement and mental health and will be held on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus at the Angell College Center at 101 Broad St. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Aug. 1.

Officers will undergo a rigorous, five-day training with a focus on:

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— Mental-health awareness.

— Active listening and a trauma informed approach.

— Non-violent de-escalation tactics.

— Scenario-based role play.

— Simulated interactions.

“Our partnerships with Behavioral Health Services North and other area mental health care providers represent the best practice for providing the best possible response to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis,” Patrick Rascoe, chief of police, State University of New York at Plattsburgh, said. “Through ongoing communication, joint training, and coordinated response efforts, we’ve built a strong relationship that enhances outcomes for those in need. This collaboration and education ensure that our officers are supported to respond with compassion, professionalism, and the right resources to those who need help, ultimately benefiting the communities we serve.”

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A similar training was held in April with the Saranac Lake Police Department in which 19 participants moved through the program.

The training focuses on de-escalation techniques and connecting individuals in crisis with available resources in an effort to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all parties involved.

The class is attended by law enforcement and mental health providers from around the region, highlighting the importance of interagency collaboration in addressing the complex needs of individuals in crisis.

By providing a platform for professionals from diverse backgrounds to come together and learn from one another, the CIT Training aims to foster a deeper understanding of the complexities of mental health crises and the importance of a coordinated response.

“Throughout this training, officers will increase their knowledge, skills, and confidence related to interactions with individuals in emotional distress,” BHSN Crisis Services Associate Director Tyler Condlin said. “The training builds the groundwork for officers to feel comfortable in some of the most chaotic and unpredictable situations, creating a safer and more mutually beneficial interaction and outcome for both the officers and persons in distress.”