At a Glance

• Total number of agency personnel: 7,000
  • Sworn: 5,200
  • Civilian: 1,800
• Total population served:

  2.3 million

• Jurisdiction and state:

  Houston, Texas

• Program highlights:
  • Multi-layered approach including CIT, co-responder, and follow-up teams
  • Comprehensive dispatcher training
  • State-mandated mental health training for all officers

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Q: "I am looking for any data regarding implementation of CIT in a prison/jail setting. I know of research performed on the implementation of CIT in Correctional Settings in Maine. Does anyone know of any others?"

A: "The Los Angeles Police Department has developed and implemented a course for the personnel assigned to the city jails and has a course of instruction during the detention officer academy. ..."

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