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Scott Burgess, chief executive officer for the David Lawrence Center.
“We are grateful the CCSO is receiving this recognition for their
dedication to CIT training and for their exemplary leadership in
advancing this initiative, not only in Florida, but across the nation.”
Pamela Baker, executive director and CEO of NAMI of Collier
County, echoed Burgess’s comments, saying the honor is well deserved.
“Through its collaboration with NAMI, the Collier County
Sheriff’s Office has always ensured that advocates and individuals
with mental illnesses are integrally involved in CIT design and
implementation,” said Baker.
Baker noted that CIT training is offered locally at least five times
per year, which takes considerable time and resources.
“By ensuring that as many officers as possible are trained in CIT,
including other local jurisdictions, CCSO minimizes unnecessary jail
admissions and maximizes humane treatment for people with mental
illnesses,” Baker said.
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Top Right: CCSO’s CIT program was recently honored with a Gold Standard Certificate from the
Florida CIT Coalition. Pictured from left: Coalition Chairwoman Michele Saunders, Sheriff Kevin
Rambosk, Coalition member Larry Thompson and CIT Coordinator Lt. George Welch. Photo by Kristi
Lester/CCSO Erick and Anita have been making Neapolitan
Top Left: Deputy Kevin Saliba and Megan Cobb of NAMI of Collier County engage in a role-playing women beautiful for over 20 years.
scenario enacting de-escalation strategies during a mental health crisis during a CIT training class in
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from severe depression. Photo by Cpl. Efrain Hernandez/CCSO
Bottom: Corrections Cpl. Hanser Gonzalez, left, and Corrections Deputy Clinton Ashline role play
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while being evaluated during a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training class in October. More than 650
CCSO deputies are currently CIT-trained. Photo by Cpl. Efrain Hernandez/CCSO