Crisis Intervention Teams Assist Law Enforcement

Authors

• Pamela Cravez

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Description

The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) is a police-based, first responders’ pre-arrest jail diversion model for individuals with mental illness and/or substance abuse disorder. A new CIT coalition is being developed in Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The online version of the article also includes additional information about specialized police responses.

Publication Date

10-18-2017

Keywords

law enforcement, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK, mental health, police

Recommended Citation

Cravez, Pamela, "Crisis Intervention Teams Assist Law Enforcement" (2017). Vols 31-36 (2014-2019). 50.
https://scholarworks.alaska.edu/uaa_ak_justice_forum_31-36/50

Handle

http://hdl.handle.net/11122/8084