Presenters: WK Heilmeier and Jerome Klue

Akron Children's Hospital Police has been champion of CIT's core elements & the impact a strong CIT program can have on an agency & community. With this mindset ACHPD created a specialized mental health unit called B.R.A.V.E. (Behavioral health Response Against Violence Escalation) that incorporates CIT's core elements, utilizes collaboration, de-escalation, education, and understanding, while taking a trauma informed approach. As a result, we have seen a reduction in violent behavior & use of force amongst call demographics.

CE Credit 1