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Bergen County CIT-NJ Advance Training
2026-05-07 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute, 281 Campgaw Rd, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
The Bergen County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) is excited to offer a one-day training – Strength Through Adversity – for Law Enforcement/First Responders and Mental Health Professionals. Please see below for training & registration information.
Meet Our Presenters:Bill Mazur is a 25-year law enforcement veteran who retired in 2017 at the rank of Deputy Chief of Police. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Stockton University and a Master’s Degree in Police Graduate Studies from Seton Hall University.A graduate of the FBI National Academy (Session #256), Bill also served as a Master Instructor with the FBI National Academy Associates, contributing to their Comprehensive Officer Resiliency Training Program. Additionally, he serves as a Liaison for the New Jersey State Resilience Program for Law Enforcement.In 2017, Bill co-founded a nationally recognized first responder outreach team, where he spent nearly a decade supporting the behavioral health needs of first responders by connecting them to vetted, culturally competent treatment resources.In 2025, he launched a new venture to expand this mission supporting not only first responders but their families as well. Through his consulting group, Sentinel Resilience Solutions, where he serves as Co-Founder and Chief Resiliency Officer, Bill is working to develop a gold-standard treatment protocol blueprint aimed at improving both the quality of care and access to clinically appropriate resources for the first responder community.
Joe Collins is a 35-year law enforcement veteran retiring at the rank of Chief of Police. He is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy (FBINA) session 236 and was the 2015-2016 President of the Wisconsin FBI National Academy Association. He served as the President of the Wisconsin SWAT Association and served 13 years on their board of directors He is a Master Instructor in both the United States Air Force – Comprehensive Airmen Resiliency Train-the-Trainer Program and FBI National Academy Association’s Comprehensive Officer Resiliency Train-the-Trainer program. He has trained thousands of officers throughout the United States and Internationally.Mr. Collins was selected by the Wisconsin Department of Justice and the Wisconsin Attorney General as the 2015 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for the State of Wisconsin. He also serves as a consultant for the U.S. Department of Justice as a subject matter expert in Officer Resilience.In 2025, he launched a new venture to expand this mission—supporting not only first responders but their families as well. Through his consulting firm, Sentinel Resilience Solutions, where he serves as Co-Founder and Chief Resiliency Officer, Joe is working to develop a gold-standard treatment protocol blueprint aimed at improving both the quality of care and access to clinically appropriate resources for the first responder community.
Josh Vadell is a dedicated father, 10-year veteran of the Atlantic City Police Department, and founder of The Josh Vadell Foundation, which supports families of officers critically injured in the line of duty. In 2016, Josh survived a life-threatening gunshot while on duty, an event that tested his resilience and shaped his leadership philosophy. Through his personal journey of recovery and perseverance, he exemplifies the power of growth, resilience, and community impact, inspiring others through his story of courage and transformative leadership.
Jen Velten graduated John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2015 with an MA in Forensic Mental Health Counseling and became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2019. She is licensed in the State of New Jersey with 11 years of experience working with youth, families, trauma survivors and first responders in the mental health field. Jen has extensive training on trauma treatment modalities. She has been trained in Prepare/Enrich, TF-CBT, Somatic Experiencing, ARC, and most recently became an EMDR consultant. Jen is a trained trauma informed specialist and is certified in PFA and YMHFA. Jen is additionally a graduate of Crisis Intervention Training in Bergen County. Jen has focused her expertise on helping children and adults to overcome complex trauma experiences as well as work with the LGBTQ+ community. Jen is the Coordinator for the Bergen County Traumatic Loss Coalition (TLC), a member of the Bergen County Crisis Negotiation Team, and a Disaster Response Crisis Counselor. Jen is a professional trainer and provides seminars and consultation services on vital mental health topics to help improve social and emotional functioning. Jen was additionally an adjunct professor of Social Psychology for Ramapo College of New Jersey for 4 years.
Kimberly (Kim) Perez-Lucero is a Licensed Associate Counselor in the state of New Jersey with 3 years of experience working with clients and communities in the aftermath of trauma. Kim is a therapist and trainer at the Center for Trauma Services at Care Plus where she provides bilingual trauma-focused treatment for clients and families. Kim has training on trauma treatment modalities for youth such as TF-CBT and EMDR. Kim is a Connections Matter NJ Facilitator, Question/Persuade/Refer (QPR) trainer, member of the Bergen County Crisis Negotiation Team and certified Disaster Response Crisis Counselor (DRCC). Kim is additionally a graduate of Crisis Intervention Training in Bergen County. She volunteers for the Bergen and Passaic County Traumatic Loss Coalition (TLC). Kim provides workshops and seminars on various mental health topics to help improve social and emotional functioning for youth. She has focused her expertise on helping communities and families from varying racial and ethnic backgrounds to overcome traumatic experiences.
Janice Campbell was uniquely qualified to create and lead the Tri-State Canine Response Team. She has extensive training and experience in both the mental health field and therapy dog work. Her background includes providing direct service in the mental health field for more than 22 years as well as providing therapy dog visits and testing/observing therapy dog teams for more than 20 years.Janice’s certifications and responsibilities are many. On the human side, in addition to providing all of the administrative oversight for Tri-State, Janice is a Disaster Relief Crisis Counselor (DRCC), Lead Team member of the Traumatic Loss Coalition (TLC), trained in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and is an instructor for (QPR) suicide prevention training. On the canine side, she has been a tester and observer for the Alliance of Therapy Dogs as well as the American Kennel Club for more than 15 years. Janice actively instructs canine therapy dog classes at a local dog training center and oversees the provision of services for all Tri-State Canine Response Teams.Knowing the healing benefits of the canine/human connection, Janice founded Tri-State in 2015 to provide a standardized level of service and training for therapy dog visits and canine crisis response. She remains president of the all-volunteer organization that has grown from five local handler/dog teams to 108 teams serving fifty states across the United States and internationally in Italy. Her most recent major accomplish was getting Tri-State’s procedures internationally certified through the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).Janice’s continues to enjoy providing therapy dog visits and crisis response services with her Golden Retriever canine companions, Logan and Eliana.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Cape May County 40hr CIT-NJ Program
2026-05-04 08:00 - 2026-05-08 16:30
Important CIT Training Notice!
To ensure a smooth registration process and guarantee your spot, please remember that pre-registration is mandatory for all 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training classes.
You must register directly with the individual County Coordinator hosting the training. Spaces are often limited!
Simply showing up on the day of the class will NOT secure a seat.
Find your County Coordinator’s contact information on the official CIT-NJ website to register today!

Monmouth County 40hr CIT-NJ Program
2026-05-04 08:00 - 2026-05-08 16:30

CIT-NJ 11th Annual Conference & Awards
2026-04-30 09:00 - 16:30 | Middlesex Fire Academy, 1001 Fire Academy Drive, Sayreville, NJ, 08872, United States
Join Us for the 11th Annual CIT-NJ Forum!

CIT-NJ invites you to be part of an impactful day of learning, connection, and recognition at our 11th Annual Forum on April 30th from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Middlesex County Fire Academy in Sayreville, NJ.

Morning Education Session:We’re proud to offer two powerful and timely presentations:
LGBTQ+ AwarenessFocused on fostering safer environments, reducing bullying and stigma, and ensuring the safety of individuals in crisis.Presented by: NJ LGBTQ+ Law Enforcement Liaisons
The Importance of IntrospectionBuilding awareness of implicit bias and putting cultural humility into practice.Presented by: Care Plus NJ & Fort Lee Police Department

Lunch Provided

Afternoon Session:Join us as we celebrate excellence and dedication at the CIT-NJ Awards Ceremony, honoring those making a difference across New Jersey.

Location: Middlesex County Fire Academy, Sayreville, NJ Date: April 30, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Registration is FREE!
Click “Register Now” to secure your spot today!

Let’s come together to strengthen our skills, build partnerships, and continue making a difference in our communities.
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CIT-NJ TeleCommunicators CIT-NJ Training Hudson County
2026-04-24 08:30 - 16:30 | Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, Hudson 595 County Avenue, Building 3, Secaucus, NJ, 07094, United States
CIT-NJ is offering a 8hr course for Telecommunicators April 24, 2026 in Hudson County, NJ. This is approved by CIT staff & the State of NJ 9-1-1 Office of Emergency Telecommunications for 8 CTE’S.
The course is an effort to improve collaboration within the CIT-NJ program and build partnerships with police, mental health, & family members who’s loved one experiences a mental health crisis. COST is $100
(We accept purchase orders, check or cash payments)
If paying via purchase order email CIT-NJ Director Edward Dobleman
edobleman@legacytreatment.org
This course will give a Telecommunicators the essential tools and education needed to help a caller in crisis or that may have a mental illness or disability.
After this course you will have a better understanding of how to handle crisis situations and be able to decipher a call and the caller’s needs by knowing the correct questions to ask and how to best communicate with first responders, and mental health professionals and families/individuals in crisis.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF THIS TRAINING:
* Introduced to the CIT-NJ Program
* Learn about State/County resources
* Gain new active listening skills
* Recognize a mental health crisis
* Dispatch the proper resources
* Learn about mental illness
* Verbally de-escalate callers
* Certification and 8 CTE’s
To Register Click HERE.

Camden County Police Academy CIT-NJ for Cadets
2026-04-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Camden County College Regional Emergency Training Center, 420 Woodbury / Turnersville Road, Blackwood, NJ, 08012, United States

Atlantic County 40hr CIT-NJ Program
2026-04-20 08:00 - 2026-04-24 16:30

Warren County NJ VET Expo
2026-04-16 14:00 - 18:00

CIT-NJ TeleCommunicators CIT-NJ Training in Stafford PD
2026-04-15 08:30 - 16:30 | Stafford Twp Police Department, 260 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin, NJ, 08050, United States
CIT-NJ is offering a 8hr course for Telecommunicators April 15, 2026 at the Stafford Twp Police Department. This is approved by CIT staff & the State of NJ 9-1-1 Office of Emergency Telecommunications for 8 CTE’S.
The course is an effort to improve collaboration within the CIT-NJ program and build partnerships with police, mental health, & family members who’s loved one experiences a mental health crisis. COST is $100
(We accept purchase orders, check or cash payments)
If paying via purchase order email CIT-NJ Director Edward Dobleman
edobleman@legacytreatment.org
This course will give a Telecommunicators the essential tools and education needed to help a caller in crisis or that may have a mental illness or disability.
After this course you will have a better understanding of how to handle crisis situations and be able to decipher a call and the caller’s needs by knowing the correct questions to ask and how to best communicate with first responders, and mental health professionals and families/individuals in crisis.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF THIS TRAINING:
* Introduced to the CIT-NJ Program
* Learn about State/County resources
* Gain new active listening skills
* Recognize a mental health crisis
* Dispatch the proper resources
* Learn about mental illness
* Verbally de-escalate callers
* Certification and 8 CTE’s
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE.

NJAMHASS 2026 Conference
2026-04-14 08:30 - 2026-04-15 16:00
On February 14, 2026, the NJAMHAA (New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies) Spring Conference will feature a high-impact session led by two of the state’s most dedicated advocates for crisis intervention and behavioral health.
At 10:45 AM, Edward Dobleman, State Director of the CIT-NJ Center of Excellence, will join Joseph Haber, Vice President of Ambulatory and Emergency Services at Legacy Treatment Services, to present Session 1.4: Evolving Crisis Intervention Team for Today’s Behavioral Health Needs.
The Mission Behind the Presentation
As the landscape of mental health care shifts toward more integrated and mobile responses, this session aims to address the critical intersection of law enforcement and clinical support.

Edward Dobleman, a retired Police Chief and visionary in the field, has spent his post-command career building a “statewide tapestry of compassion.” As the head of CIT-NJ, he works across all 21 New Jersey counties to bridge the gap between first responders and mental health advocacy.

Joseph Haber, LCSW, brings his deep clinical expertise from Legacy Treatment Services to the table. As Vice President, his work focuses on the “front lines” of emergency services, ensuring that those in crisis receive trauma-informed, evidence-based care.

Key Discussion Points
The narrative of their presentation centers on how the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) model is being reimagined for 2026. Attendees can expect a deep dive into:

The Power of Partnerships: How local law enforcement and mental health providers can create a seamless safety net for residents.

De-escalation Techniques: Practical active listening and crisis resolution skills that save lives and reduce the need for force.

Innovation in Care: Moving beyond traditional police responses toward collaborative models that prioritize long-term stability and peer-led alternatives.

The session represents a cornerstone of the NJAMHAA conference’s “Courage & Compassion” theme, showcasing how New Jersey continues to lead the nation in transforming the community response to mental health crises.

Note: The NJAMHAA Spring Conference is a multi-day event. This specific session kicks off the first morning’s block of programming, setting a collaborative tone for the rest of the summit.

For more information or and to register: bit.ly/NJAMHAASpring26
Early Bird registration is open through April 1st! Payment is also due by this day.

Sussex County 40hr CIT-NJ Program
2026-04-13 08:00 - 2026-04-17 16:30

Essex County 40hr CIT-NJ Program
2026-04-13 08:00 - 2026-04-17 16:30

Cumberland County 40hr CIT-NJ Program
2026-04-13 08:00 - 2026-04-17 16:30

CIT-NJ TeleCommunicators CIT-NJ Training MIDDLESEX COUNTY
2026-04-10 08:00 - 16:00 | Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office Training Center, N Patrol Road, Edison, NJ, 08837, United States
CIT-NJ is offering a 8hr course for Telecommunicators April 10, 2026 in Middlesex County, NJ. This is approved by CIT staff & the State of NJ 9-1-1 Office of Emergency Telecommunications for 8 CTE’S.
The course is an effort to improve collaboration within the CIT-NJ program and build partnerships with police, mental health, & family members who’s loved one experiences a mental health crisis. COST is $100
(We accept purchase orders, check or cash payments)
If paying via purchase order email CIT-NJ Director Edward Dobleman
edobleman@legacytreatment.org
This course will give a Telecommunicators the essential tools and education needed to help a caller in crisis or that may have a mental illness or disability.
After this course you will have a better understanding of how to handle crisis situations and be able to decipher a call and the caller’s needs by knowing the correct questions to ask and how to best communicate with first responders, and mental health professionals and families/individuals in crisis.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF THIS TRAINING:
* Introduced to the CIT-NJ Program
* Learn about State/County resources
* Gain new active listening skills
* Recognize a mental health crisis
* Dispatch the proper resources
* Learn about mental illness
* Verbally de-escalate callers
* Certification and 8 CTE’s
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE.

Middlesex County 40hr CIT-NJ Program
2026-04-06 08:00 - 2026-04-10 16:30

Legacy Treatment Monte Carlo Night
2026-03-28 17:30 - 22:00 | The Merion, 1301 US-130, Cinnaminson, NJ, 08077, United States
Come and enjoy the fun and excitement of our annual Monte Carlo Night fundraiser honoring Mercadien Asset Management with the Legacy Award!

The night begins at 6:30 p.m. when you will enjoy great food and an open bar, and play exciting games of chance, including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Money Wheel and Texas Hold ’em. VIP ticket holders will enjoy a private wine sampling with hors d’oeuvres from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Guests will have opportunities to bid on hotel packages, experiences, tickets to attractions, elaborate gift baskets and much more during our silent auction. In addition, you will have chances to bid on exciting items such as concert tickets, exclusive dinner packages and more during our live auction!

Click HERE to visit our site for more Information.

Warren County 40hr CIT-NJ Program
2026-03-23 08:00 - 2026-03-27 16:30

Burlington County 40hr CIT-NJ Program
2026-03-23 08:00 - 2026-03-27 16:30

Hunterdon County 40hr CIT-NJ Program
2026-03-23 08:00 - 2026-03-27 16:30

Happy First Day of Spring
2026-03-20

Happy St. Patrick's Day!
2026-03-17
At CIT-NJ, we know that “luck” isn’t what builds strong communities—it’s the dedication, empathy, and specialized training of our first responders and mental health partners.
​This St. Patrick’s Day, as we celebrate with parades and gatherings across the Garden State, we want to remind everyone that our Crisis Intervention Teams are always working behind the scenes to ensure a safer, more supportive environment for those in crisis.
​May your day be filled with Irish blessings, and may we all continue to be the “lucky charm” for someone in need by offering a helping hand and an open ear.

Somerset County 40hr CIT-NJ Program
2026-03-16 08:00 - 2026-03-20 17:00

Passaic County 40hr CIT-NJ Program
2026-03-16 08:00 - 2026-03-20 16:30

Morris County 40hr CIT-NJ Program
2026-03-16 08:00 - 2026-03-20 16:30

Hudson County 40hr CIT-NJ Program
2026-03-16 08:00 - 2026-03-20 16:30
To ensure a smooth registration process and guarantee your spot, please remember that pre-registration is mandatory for all 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training classes.
You must register directly with the individual County Coordinator hosting the training. Spaces are often limited!
Simply showing up on the day of the class will NOT secure a seat.
Find your County Coordinator’s contact information on the official CIT-NJ website to register today!

Bergen County CIT-NJ Steering Group Meeting
2026-03-12 13:00 - 14:00

CIT-NJ practical American Sign Language (ASL) class.
2026-03-11 08:00 - 16:00 | The Newark Public Library, 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States
CIT-NJ Partners for Officer Communication & Community Safety

CIT-NJ is proud to collaborate with the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Newark Public Library to offer a specialized one-day training for law enforcement professionals.
This hands-on training will equip officers with practical American Sign Language (ASL) skills to effectively communicate with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Clear communication in the field enhances officer safety, supports de-escalation, and strengthens community trust.
March 11, 2026
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Newark Public Library
5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ
Join us for a full day of real-world scenarios, practical signing techniques, and tools officers can immediately apply in the field.
Register today:
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfBybJvEOZ…/viewform…

Seats are limited. We look forward to seeing you there.

Union County 40hr CIT-NJ Program
2026-03-09 08:00 - 2026-03-13 16:30 | John H Stamler Police Academy, 1776 Raritan Rd , Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076, United States
Important CIT Training Notice!
To ensure a smooth registration process and guarantee your spot, please remember that pre-registration is mandatory for all 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team New Jersey (CIT-NJ) training classes.
You must register directly with the individual County Coordinator hosting the training. Spaces are often limited!
Simply showing up on the day of the class will NOT secure your seat.
Find your County Coordinator’s contact information on the official CIT-NJ website to register today!

Gloucester County 40hr CIT-NJ Program
2026-03-09 08:00 - 2026-03-13 16:30

Mercer County 40hr CIT-NJ Program
2026-03-09 08:00 - 2026-03-13 16:30
