Abstract
Law enforcement officers frequently interact with individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. These encounters can lead to negative outcomes including escalation, use of force, or unnecessary incarceration. Crisis intervention training (CIT) aims to equip officers with the necessary skills to recognize and respond to people with mental health conditions. This research examines the effectiveness of CIT in reducing negative encounters between law enforcement and the mental health population in communities. Analyzing data on arrest rates, use of force incidents, and officer and community perception will show whether CIT leads to safer interactions. However, critics say that CIT is ineffective due to inconsistent implementation, limited long-term impact, insufficient reduction in use of force situations, and lack of systemic reforms, all raise questions about CIT effectiveness.
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Tamara Lynn
Department/Program
Criminal Justice
Submission Type
online only poster
Date
3-27-2025
Rights
Copyright the Author(s)
Recommended Citation
Smith, Jayden
(2025)
"Does Crisis Intervention Training Reduce Negative Encounters With the Mental Health Population,"
SACAD: Scholarly Activities: Vol. 2025, Article 95.
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/vol2025/iss2025/95
