Home of the first National CIT Conference - 2005

1. The Ohio CIT Program Home of the first National CIT Conference - 2005

2. Ohio Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton

3. From White to Red: The Story of Buckeye County

4. A situation occurs in Buckeye County

5. Bob calls NAMI Ohio The police arrested my brother, but what he really needed was to be taken to the hospital.

8. A CIT Committee is formed.

9. Buckeye County requests expert technical assistance.

10. Lt. Michael Woody & Dr. Mark Munetz

11. The Committee makes the preparations for the training. CJ/CCoE & NAMI Ohio helps.

12. The training is held. Twenty-five peace officers graduate.

13. CIT trained peace officers in Buckeye County are now able to recognize when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis and act accordingly.

14. Bob becomes the CIT Coordinator for Buckeye County. He ensures that training programs are offered regularly to peace officers throughout the County. Hi Betsy, this is Bob, we’re having a CIT Training at the end of the month. Can NAMI Ohio supply the pins?

15. CIT officers are fed and nurtured.

16. Buckeye County goes from white to red.

17. Poster on door leading to Dispatch Center where CIT Programs exist

18. Sustaining CIT in Ohio: http//cjccoe.neoucom.edu

19. Sustaining CIT in Ohio Edited by Lt. Michael Woody (retired)

20. Sustaining CIT in Ohio: The Ohio CIT Coordinators Group

21. “ Ohio CIT Officer of the Year” Lt. Chris Bowling Columbus P.D.

28. Major CJ/CCoE partners NAMI Ohio Justice Evelyn Stratton