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Over the past six (6) months, the IACP met with core staff from the Suffolk County core team a total of one (1) time as a closeout call. The site successfully met all of its deliverables and did not require a NCE to complete their project so this site closed out as of September 30, 2024.

Over the past six (6) months, the IACP met with core staff from the Springfield Team one (1) time via online call and kept up correspondence via email in the meantime to discuss program updates and any TA requests the site may have. The site has experienced some staff turnover which has affected team cohesion, but efforts are being made to restore it. The team faces data collection challenges due to discrepancies between the behavioral health team and police department, with potential solutions involving NPI and peer-to-peer exchanges.

Over the past six (6) months, the IACP met with core staff from the Salisbury Team a total of three (3) time to provide customized TA. They are in the process of hiring a clinician who initially failed the background check due to a one-time marijuana use but can be brought on as a contractor until January. The clinician will need to update her licensure through the county Department of Health.

Over the past six (6) months, the IACP met with core staff from the Rio Arriba team a total of three (3) times to provide customized TA. The site discussed the TTT attended by two deputies and expressed a desire to take CRIT from another site before implementing it themselves. They are working on a county-wide CRIT initiative, with the first class scheduled for December and plan to train all deputies by September. Dr. Lanier is excited about integrating this training into the academy and is working on the implementation plan for informal review.

Over the past six (6) months, the IACP met with the core team of the Rapid City site two (2) times to discuss programmatic updates and provide customized TTA. Site is in the Implementation Phase of the grant and has been running their program smoothly. Site worked through challenges with their local BH services provider and continued to integrate CRIT work with other DOJ grant work in their communitee.

Over the past six (6) months, the IACP met with core staff from the Ottawa County team a total of two (2) times to provide customized TA. Discussed the transition of responsibilities following a retirement, the structure of their grant, and the importance of accurate implementation plans. Reviewed a well-received training program and the allocation of project funds, with plans for future training. Talked about adapting to new AI features, hiring a new clinician, and the challenges of balancing advocacy with law enforcement responsibilities.

Over the past six (6) months, the IACP met with core staff from the Norton Shores team a total of one (1) time to provide customized TA. Meetings with the hospital involve many stakeholders, leading to communication issues, and they need a more formalized handoff process. The grant has advanced their county significantly and they are exploring other grant options to sustain progress. Officers spend significant time in the ER, and telehealth co-response is used by some agencies to manage calls. They closed out their grant in September 2024.

Over the past six (6) months, the IACP met with core staff from the New Jersey team a total of two (2) times to provide customized TA. The no-cost extension has been approved for 12 months. The June CRIT training for trainers went well, with adjustments needed for roleplays and training blocks. An August CRIT training is scheduled, and data collection will begin with pre/post evaluations. Site provided valuable peer-to-peer assistance with another corrections site on developing strong relationships with local universities for data collection purposes.

Over the past six (6) months, the IACP met with core staff from the Mobile team a total of one (1) time to provide customized TA. They are increasing their use of VR through a private vendor to develop a simulator, which is helping build trust with the community and improve officers' de-escalation skills. Training interest has increased, leading to a cultural shift in the agency. They will not be doing an NCE so the Mobile site closed out their grant and our TTA support in September of 2024.

Over the past six (6) months, the IACP met with core staff from the Madison County team a total of four (4) times to provide customized TA. Progress has been slow due to struggling to hire a coordinator position which is integral to the program. A one-year extension has been approved, and they are waiting for county commission approval to move forward with hiring a project coordinator. Training classes are going well, with plans for additional advanced classes and a TTT session. They have trained 122 fire department personnel and are collecting data from pre/post surveys.