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11/18/2025

11/18/2025

🦃 A Week to Give Thanks: Prioritize Mental Wellness with CIT-NJ! 🤝

​As we head into the week before Thanksgiving, the holidays can sometimes bring added stress or mental health challenges for many in our community.

​This is a perfect time to acknowledge the crucial role of the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT-NJ) program!

​The CIT-NJ program is a vital partnership between law enforcement, and other emergency responders. and mental health professionals, ensuring a compassionate and effective response to individuals in psychiatric crisis.

​👮‍♂️ For First Responders: Providing essential, de-escalation training and resources.

​🧠 For the Community: Offering a path to treatment and support, not just the criminal justice system.

​This Thanksgiving, let's be thankful for the dedicated CIT-NJ-trained officers, other first responders, and mental health advocates who work year-round to build stronger, safer, and more supportive communities in New Jersey.

​Remember: If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, you can specifically ask for a CIT-NJ trained officer when calling for assistance.

11/18/2025

⭐ Making an Impact in Cumberland County! ⭐

​The week is off to an incredible start as we officially launch anothet CIT-NJ (Crisis Intervention Team) 40-hour program right here in Cumberland County!

​This comprehensive training is crucial for enhancing the community's response to mental health crises. We were honored to have Cumberland County's Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae start the day's session, emphasizing the commitment of the Prosecutor's Office to this vital initiative.

​Wishing all the participants a valuable and transformative week of training!

11/17/2025

🚨 911 Tele-Communicators – This course is for YOU! 🚨

👂 Learn how to de-escalate callers in crisis
❓ Discover the right questions to ask when every second counts
🚑 Understand what information responders need immediately
🌍 Explore resources available in your community
💡 Build confidence in handling high-stress situations

🧠 Crisis Intervention Training will give you the tools to better serve your callers, protect your responders, and take care of yourself.

✨ Be the calm in the storm.
✨ Be the voice that saves lives.



YOU ARE STRONGER THEN YESTERDAY! One step at a time!!! NJ911CIT

11/16/2025

Get ready to share your expertise, innovation, and passion at the 2026 CIT International Conference—the premier global event bringing together law enforcement, behavioral health professionals, advocates, peers, and community leaders advancing Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) programs and best practices.

We’re seeking dynamic presentations that inspire collaboration, spark meaningful dialogue, and showcase solutions that strengthen crisis response and community partnerships.

Why Present?

* Connect with CIT practitioners and thought leaders from across the world.
* Elevate your work and gain recognition on an international stage.
* Contribute to shaping the future of crisis response and mental health collaboration.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the movement transforming crisis systems worldwide.
Submit your proposal today!

Deadline to submit: March 6, 2026

https://citicon26.vfairs.com/en/workshop-instructions

11/16/2025

🙏 Message of Condolence and Support

​On behalf of CIT-NJ, we extend our deepest condolences to the Livingston Police Department, the family of Officer Brian T. Baker, and all those whose lives he touched.

​The loss of a member of our law-enforcement family is truly devastating. We recognize the profound weight and impact this tragedy carries across the entire community.

​If you are struggling with grief or simply need a confidential, non-judgmental space to talk, please know that Cop2Cop is here for you. Our service is staffed 24/7 by retired law-enforcement professionals who understand the unique challenges you face.

​📞 Call 1-866-COP-2COP (267-2267)

​You are not alone.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Livingston Police Officer Brian T. Baker. The Mayor, Township Council, Livingston Police Department and entire municipal family mourn this loss and extend our deepest condolences to Officer Baker’s family and loved ones. We ask the entire community to join us in remembering Officer Baker and praying for his family in this most difficult time. Officer Baker served the Township of Livingston for nearly 14 years with honor and an unwavering commitment to protecting our community.

11/16/2025

🌟 CIT-NJ County Coordinators: A Message of Support 🌟

​To Our Incredible CIT-NJ County Coordinators,

​I see the dedication and passion you all are pouring into preparing for the upcoming classes.

​It takes immense effort to coordinate Crisis Intervention Team training, and we know that behind every seamless session, there are sleepless nights and countless hours of planning.

​Please know this: You are not alone.

​The work you are doing is life-changing—it builds bridges between law enforcement, mental health, and the community. You are the backbone of CIT-NJ, and the success of this vital program rests on your shoulders.

​We all stand together, ready to assist.

​Lean on your network, take a moment for yourselves, and remember the profound positive impact you are creating.

​You've got this! I am thankful for each and everyone of you.

11/16/2025

11/15/2025

11/14/2025

📣 CIT-NJ Hosts One-Day Telecommunicator Training in Bergen County.

​Today, a crucial one-day Crisis Intervention Team (CITNJ) class for Telecommunicators was held in Bergen County, NJ.

​This specialized training is essential for equipping our 9-1-1 dispatchers with advanced skills in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques. The goal is to ensure we get the properly trained people to thrse calls for a more effective and safer response for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

​We extend our sincere gratitude to CIT-NJ Director Ed Dobleman, 9-1-1 State Coordinator Kim Matos, and the Bergen County CIT-NJ program for collaborating to bring this vital training opportunity to our dedicated telecommunicators.

Congratulations to all who attended and graduated 🎓 today.

​If you or your department is interested in hosting a training like this, please email Nj911cit@gmail.com