Live reporting by
Stesia Swain
Official updates panel on police crisis-intervention training
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Goodmorning, my name is Stésià and I’ll be tweeting coverage for the Mental Health Response Advisory Training Committee’s November 9th meeting held at 1:00 pm. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
10:50 AM Nov 10, 2023 CST
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This meeting was held on zoom only. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The meeting is opened by Carole Ballard. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Ballard introduces Lieutenant Mullen to give an update on the CIT program with the Cleveland Division of Police. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Mullen shared that the annual service for the department handling suicide awareness has been completed. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Mullen also shared that all specialized officers have completed their four additional hours for this year. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland There have been two specialized CIT classes thus far. 18 officers graduated in March, 14 in October, and 14 signed up for December with the goal of reaching 20 officers. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The division currently has 90 field training officers, 55 of these officers have been through the CIT training. This is equivalent to 61.1% of officers. With three additional officers scheduled for the December class, the amount would increase to 64.4%. #CLEDocumenters
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland A notable comment is that the previous training site for the SCIT training may not be available for 2024. This is being reviewed. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland It has been requested to add two slots into the training for dispatch. Ballard shared that this is possible as it has been done in the past. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland An individual by the name of Angela asked if the officers in training would be surveyed. Ballard shared that this is already being done. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Ballard shared that there will be training for specialized CIT officers, no dispatchers, for those in the community who are more difficult to deescalate. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Screen name LOH-Micron shared the position of disagreement with dispatch being excluded. Discussion of agreement and disagreement took place. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Ballard shared an outline of the previous work plan and used it as reference for the processes and work plans currently. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland A participant of the meeting named Teri Wang requested that the work plan be shared amongst the group. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland As the work plan shared with the group was from the past, it is agreed to create a synthesized document of all of the work plans since 2016. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland As Angela, the individual creating the document, requested 30 days to complete it, Teri requested that something be created before the holidays. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Carole Ballard and Ruth Simera discussed the advantages and complications of the work plans. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Ballard shared that “the purpose of the work plans has never been to edit what people are doing, but to understand how committees function and what they’re working on.” #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland After Ballard shared reflections on Veterans Day, the meeting adjourned. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Honorable mention, Happy Veteran’s Day! #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
@cledocumenters @signalcleveland As always thank you for tuning in to today's coverage. Have a wonderful Friday! See you next time!
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