CRISIS RESPONSE
AND INTERVENTION TRAINING (CRIT)
TOOLKIT
Coordinating CRIT Delivery
Law enforcement agencies should designate a local coordinator to lead the planning and implementation of this training. The coordinator will serve as the central point of contact for all planning activities, including instructor recruitment, site visits, guest speaker coordination, scenario planning, and other training logistics.
Instructor Guide
The Instructor Guide provides resources for local coordinators in the planning and delivery of CRIT. This Guide includes the following sections:
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The Introduction provides information on the purpose of CRIT and course development. It also lists the modules and their learning objectives.
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Using the Instructor Guide provides an overview of the content of the Instructor Guide and guidance on how to prepare for training delivery and includes a list of all videos used in the curriculum.
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Getting Ready provides coordinators with detailed guidelines and tools for planning and delivering CRIT. Specifically, it outlines key roles and tasks to complete before the training and includes a Course Preparation Phase Checklist and a Training Set Up and Wrap-Up Checklist.
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Trainer Materials and Resources: In this section, instructors will find copies of the materials necessary to deliver the training, including handouts, activity instructions, and additional resources.
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Participant Materials: In this section, instructors will find the standard items used as participant materials, including the CRIT matrix, agenda, module learning objectives, evaluation materials, and a sample certificate of completion.
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Modules: This section includes the Trainer’s Guides for each of the 18 training modules.
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References and Resources: In this section, instructors will find the reference list, which contains the sources cited throughout the Instructor Guide, and additional resources listed by module.
Trainer Materials
This page provides resources for local trainers to support the delivery of the Crisis Response and Intervention Training (CRIT).
Local Trainer Materials
To prepare local trainers to teach their assigned module(s), it is recommended to provide them with the following resources:
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Instructor Guide (Specifically, local trainers should be provided the sections listed below:)
Section 1. Introduction
Section 2. Using the Instructor Guide
Section 4. Trainer Materials & Resources
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CRIT Matrix
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Module PowerPoint Slides
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CRIT Agenda
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Trainer Assignment Spreadsheet
CRIT Modules
All 18 modules are listed below. When you click on the module name, you will be taken to a separate page with all materials needed to support the module’s delivery.
Module 1. Welcome & Introduction to CRIT
Module 2. Perceptions & Attitudes on Behavioral Health & Disabilities
Module 3. Prioritizing Officer Mental Health, Wellness, & Resilience
Module 4. Understanding Mental Health Conditions & Mental Illnesses
Module 5. Substance Use Disorders
Module 6. Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Module 7. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Module 8. Family & Peer Perspectives Panel
Module 10. Neurocognitive Disorders
Module 11. Personal Connections (Site Visits)
Module 12. Legal and Policy Topics
Module 14. Working with People Experiencing Homelessness
Module 15. Community Resources
Module 16. Scenario-Based Skills Training – De-escalation Communication Skills
Module 17. Scenario-Based Skills Training – De-escalation Strategies
Module 18. Scenario-Based Skills Training – De-escalation Scenarios
Participant Materials
This page provides materials for the Crisis Response and Intervention Training (CRIT) participants and lists what materials should be included in the Participant Guide.
The Participant Guide should include the following materials in a folder or binder:
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CRIT Matrix
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CRIT Agenda
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Module Learning Objectives
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Module PowerPoint Slides