CJSTC Course # 1420
40 Hours
Monday, August 17 – Friday, August 21, 2026
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Daytona State - ATC Campus
Salary Incentive or Mandatory Retraining
COURSE: This course is designed to provide officers with an understanding of the dynamics of a crisis, effective response strategies, and tools for positive management of a crisis event, or persons with mental illness or substance abuse issues. This course is the same content as the former Crisis Intervention course.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE: Aspects of Mental Illness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Crisis Theory and Intervention, Legal Aspects of Intervention, Assessment and Resolution, Substance Abuse, Child/Adolescent Issues, Crisis Negotiation Situations, Safety in Unique Situations, Elective Topics, and more.
NOTE: Students are required to attend all sessions of the course. Students are required pass an end-of-course examination with a minimum of 80%.
INSTRUCTOR: DSC Adjuncts and guest instructors
THIS TRAINING COURSE IS CJSTC TRUST FUNDED; REGION 7 OFFICERS HAVE FIRST SEATING PRIORITY
To register fill in the Training Authorization at: Daytona State College Advanced & Specialized Training Course Authorization Form – Fill out form
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