By Erin Smith
Bladen County Law Enforcement officers are invited to take part in a Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) Course which will be offered through Eastpointe MCO at the Bladen County Training Center in White Lake from November 27 through December 1. They are looking for volunteers for role playing scenarios on December 1.
“The officers need to demonstrate their skills through role plays on December 1st and our training department is seeking individuals to assist with the role plays,” said Cheryl Harris, a Community Relations Specialist with Eastpointe MCO. If you would like to volunteer you can email training@eastpointe.net and they will give you instructions on how to volunteer for the role playing.
The CIT training will cover topics such as Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Personality Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma, Substance Use, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Mobile Crisis, Hearing Voices, Suicide Intervention, and De-escalation/Use of Force/Practice Role Plays.
Bladen County Sheriff Jim McVicker said he is sending his staff to receive the training. He said his staff will be able to gain valuable insight into how to sit down and talk with someone to learn their needs and to de-escalate the situation.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 1-800-913-6109.
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