Kosciusko Police Officers Victor Moore and Wilbert Nelson have completed Crisis Intervention Training (CIT), a program designed to better prepare law enforcement to respond to individuals experiencing mental health crises.
The training included both classroom instruction and hands-on scenario-based exercises, giving officers practical experience in recognizing mental health issues and applying de-escalation techniques in real-world situations. CIT aims to provide officers with the tools needed to approach sensitive encounters with greater awareness, communication, and care.
With the addition of Moore and Nelson, there are now six officers within the Kosciusko Police Department who have received CIT certification. Kosciusko Police Chief Greg Collins said the department plans to continue expanding the training among its officers.
“We want our officers to be as prepared as possible when responding to these types of calls,” Collins said. “This training helps them slow situations down, connect with people, and ultimately keep everyone safer.”
