Course detail: First Annual Crisis Response and Resource Symposium
- Participants will support their wellness and resilience with skills learned in the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional areas required by law enforcement officers.
Topics include:
- Mental Illness Recognition - Medication and Treatment Options - presented by Kendra Wolff ARPN/NP
The services provided in jail. An overview for law enforcement and the community.- presented by Chrissy Rivers, LSCSW
- Educational Perspective on Brain-based De-Escalation - presented by Megan Yoder, Director of Reno County Learning Center
- Homeless Outreach Team - presented by Officer Nathan Schwiethale, Wichita Police Department
- Mental Health in Kansas: Laws and Liabilities - Kevin Salzman, Ford County Attorney
- Caring for Communities through Co-Response- Jessica Murphy, LMSW, Deputy Division Director, Emergency Services
- "Ernie and Joe Crisis Cops" presentation and discussion with Joe Smarro, formerly with San Antonio Police Department
- Panel Discussion with CIT Councils from across the state of Kansas
- Lecture
- Practical Exercises
- Law Enforcement Officers
- Detention and Community Corrections Personnel
- Consumers and their Family Members
- Court Services Personnel
- Service Providers
- Mental Health Professionals
- Fire Personnel
- Educators and Administrators
- Medical Personnel
- Other Emergency Service Providers
- 100% attendance and participation