Contact

Frank Webb
CIT Coordinator
Houston Police Department
17000 Aldine Westfield Rd.
Houston, TX 77073
frank.webb@cityofhouston.net
281-230-2456

Website

http://www.houstoncit.org

Houston Police Department

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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