CIT and the Warrior Transition Battalion: A Great Collaborative Partnership
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CIT and the Warrior Transition Battalion: A Great Collaborative Partnership
Presented by:Kyle Shipps & Steve McCorkill
Capt. Joshua Mantz2012 CIT International Conference
BACKGROUND: KS Law EnforcementCIT Council
• Formed in 2003
• Comprised of 12 members from law enforcement, mental health providers, district attorney’s office, and family advocacy groups
• Provides 40 hour CIT training to area officers, as well as state-wide through agreement with state police academy
Uniqueness of the Council
• One of the first programs to incorporate the DA’s Office into the planning and implementation of CIT Training
• Contracted by KLETC to provide CIT training statewide through a private donation
• 2011-Partnership formed with the Warrior Transition Battalion at Ft. Riley, KS
Why is This Partnership Important?
• On average, one Veteran is committing suicide per day
• Many returning veterans transition to civilian life immediately after deployment ends
• Often, civilian law enforcement is unprepared for the challenges this presents
Mission of the WTB
Establish conditions for healing and promote the timely return to the force or transition to a productive Veteran within the Community
Future of the Partnership
• As military actions continue worldwide, so will the increase in PTSD cases
• KS LE CIT Council will continue to work in conjunction with the WTB to cross-train personnel
• As trends change, so will the type of training each entity provides