MO CIT Council

09/01/2026

💜 September is National Su***de Prevention Month 🩵

Su***de prevention is everyone’s responsibility. This month is an opportunity to raise awareness, reduce stigma, encourage conversations about mental health, and remind those who may be struggling that help is available and hope is possible.

You don’t have to be a mental health professional to make a difference. Check in on the people around you. Listen without judgment. Take concerns about su***de seriously. Learn the warning signs. And most importantly, know where to turn for help.

To our first responders: You spend your careers showing up for others on some of their hardest days. If you are struggling, you deserve that same support. Asking for help is not a weakness, and you do not have to carry the weight of the job alone. Check on your partners, your coworkers, and yourself. 🚓🚒🚑

📞 Call or text 988: 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7
💙 Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255
🚨 Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger
👮 COPLine: 1-800-COPLINE (1-800-267-5463) (for law enforcement only)

Throughout September, we encourage our law enforcement partners, first responders, behavioral health professionals, families, and communities across Missouri to help spread one simple message:

You are not alone. Your life matters. Help is available.

A conversation can make a difference. A connection can save a life. 💜🩵

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08/27/2026

📣 Advanced Crisis/Hostage Negotiation Training Coming to Arnold, MO! 🚔

Join Crisis Systems Management for the Crisis/Hostage Negotiation Level III (Advanced) course, October 5–9, 2026, at the Jefferson College Law Enforcement Academy in Arnold, MO.

This intensive 5-day advanced training is designed for experienced negotiators and team leaders and will cover:

-Policy development
-Team selection and training
-Scenario-based exercises
-Operational debriefings
-Contemporary negotiation challenges

Participants will gain practical leadership skills and hands-on experience to help strengthen crisis negotiation teams and improve outcomes during critical incidents.

🤝 Hosted by: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and MACN
📅 Dates: October 5–9, 2026
📍 Location: Jefferson College Law Enforcement Academy | Arnold, MO
💵Registration: $625

🔗 Learn more and register: crisisnegotiation.net

07/21/2026

💙 Supporting the Daugherty Family 💙

Our law enforcement family is grieving the tragic loss of one of our own. Hannah Daugherty recently lost her husband, a dedicated law enforcement officer, and is now left to navigate this unimaginable loss while raising and supporting their two young children.

In times like these, we have the opportunity to come together and show what our community is all about. If you're able, please consider providing a meal, sending a gift card, or making a donation through Hannah's Meal Train. Every act of kindness helps ease one less burden during an incredibly difficult time.

Please continue to keep Hannah, her children, and all who loved her husband in your thoughts and prayers. If you're unable to give, sharing this post is another meaningful way to support the family.

When one of our own falls, we stand together. 🖤

🍽️ Support Hannah and her children here:

Meal Train: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/44n9o6

Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/93459e9d9

A Meal Train page is active for Hannah Daugherty. MealTrain.com simplifies the process of giving and receiving meals and more.

07/14/2026

💜 Join us for this free, two-part training series!

Learn practical strategies for providing safer, more inclusive support to survivors and individuals with disabilities through person-centered, trauma-informed approaches.

📅 August 11 & 18
🕓 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Family Justice Center Auditorium

Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=F9OY2cyKF0mFgWNaTwevHpZpAYN_xttAtRdzU_xLnuVURUIxQjg0VjZTWU5YMU5BTzRHMTBPVTJGNi4u&route=shorturl

We hope to see you there! 💜

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙

Today we celebrate the freedoms we cherish and honor those who have served, and continue to serve, to protect them. As we gather with family and friends, let's also remember the first responders, military members, healthcare professionals, and dispatchers who are working today to keep our communities safe.

From all of us at MO CIT, we wish you a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day. Have a wonderful Fourth of July!

06/23/2026

‼️Location Update for Youth CIT Training ‼️

Please note that the location for the upcoming Mid America CIT Council (MACIT) Youth CIT Training, July 27-29, has changed.

📍New Training Location:

Blue Springs Police Department
1100 SW Smith St.
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Journagan Conference Room

If you are registered for the training, please update your records and plan to arrive at the new location on the day of the event.

We look forward to seeing everyone there as we continue strengthening partnerships and expanding knowledge around youth mental health and crisis response. Thank you for your flexibility, and please help us spread the word by sharing this update with others who may be attending.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to the dads, grandfathers, and father figures who provide love, guidance, and support every day. Thank you for the countless ways you make a difference in the lives of those you care for. ♥️

Wishing all fathers a wonderful and well-deserved day.

06/17/2026

‼️Basic 40-Hour CIT Training Opportunity‼️

Join first responders, behavioral health professionals, and community partners for this valuable training focused on crisis intervention, de-escalation, and connecting individuals to appropriate resources, hosted by Boonslick CIT Council.

🗓 June 22, 23, 29, 30 & July 6
📍 Boonville, MO
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Register today: https://kara.wufoo.com/forms/m1iovggw098lii2/

06/16/2026

✨Advanced CIT Training Opportunity! ✨

📅 Wednesday, July 29th, 2026

‼️Only 4 seats left! ‼️

Advanced CIT Training is designed for those who want to deepen their understanding and strengthen their de-escalation techniques. This next phase provides valuable opportunities to enhance your skills, learn from experienced instructors, and continue growing as a crisis response professional.

If you've completed Basic CIT Training, we encourage you to register today and continue your CIT journey. The community members we serve benefit when we invest in ongoing learning and professional development.

📝 Registration Information: https://cvent.me/LxMZ0z

Don't miss this opportunity to build on your foundation and become an even more effective resource in your community! 🤝

06/02/2026

We are beyond proud to spotlight two of our CIT Family Champions... Detective Joseph Strehl with St. Charles County and Tommy Wolf, CBHL Supervisor with BJC!

What makes Joseph and Tommy so special is that they represent the very heart of what CIT is. Law enforcement and behavioral health, working side by side, united by one mission. Detective Strehl brings the dedication and compassion of a true CIT champion to every interaction, and Tommy's leadership as a CBHL Supervisor with BJC is a living example of what it looks like to bridge the gap between crisis response and community care.

Together, they don't just serve the mission. They ARE the mission. Their commitment to the individuals they serve, to their communities, and to the values that drive CIT forward every single day is something we celebrate and are deeply grateful for.

If you haven't seen their video yet, stop what you're doing and watch it now.

Thank you, Joe and Tommy, for your outstanding work, your unwavering dedication, and for making Missouri stronger and safer for everyone. We are so proud to call you our CIT Family Champions. 💛

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