Illinois SB1491 amends the Illinois Police Training Act to require the development of training programs for Crisis Intervention Teams and certified.
Illinois SB1491 amends the Illinois Police Training Act to require the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board to develop training programs for Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) and certified therapy dog teams. The CIT training programs must include components such as recognizing mental illnesses, mental health laws, experiences from family members, and verbal de-escalation techniques. The therapy dog team training aims to ensure that these teams are available across the state for crisis and emergency responses.
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