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September 25, 2024 - Boalsburg, PA

Commission on Crime and Delinquency Convenes over 200 Law Enforcement and First Responders for 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team Symposium

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates- all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.

"When someone is going through a mental health crisis, it's essential that first responders-law enforcement, emergency dispatchers, or others-possess the tools and skills needed to effectively communicate with them and connect them to the right community services. CIT programs can truly change lives," said PCCD Executive Director Mike Pennington. This symposium offers a valuable opportunity for jurisdictions that are either interested in or currently implementing CIT programs to network and share insights with others across the Commonwealth. PCCD is proud to support the growth and establishment of CIT throughout our state."


Mike Pennington, PCCD Executive Director, at 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium in State College, PA.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mike Pennington, PCCD Executive Director, at 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium in State College, PA.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mike Pennington, PCCD Executive Director, at 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium in State College, PA.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mike Pennington, PCCD Executive Director, at 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium in State College, PA.<br><a 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and Justice Advisory Committee at 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium in State College, PA.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Jennifer Lopez-Cerrato, Vice Chair of PCCD, and Chair of PCCD's Mental Health and Justice Advisory Committee at 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium in State College, PA.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Jennifer Lopez-Cerrato, Vice Chair of PCCD, and Chair of PCCD's Mental Health and Justice Advisory Committee at 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium in State College, PA.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mike Pennington, PCCD Executive Director, at 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium in State College, PA.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mike Pennington, PCCD Executive Director, at 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium in State College, PA.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mike Pennington, PCCD Executive Director, at 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium in State College, PA.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mike Pennington, PCCD Executive Director, at 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium in State College, PA.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Jennifer Lopez-Cerrato, Vice Chair of PCCD, and Chair of PCCD's Mental Health and Justice Advisory Committee at 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium in State College, PA.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_15.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Jennifer Lopez-Cerrato, Vice Chair of PCCD, and Chair of PCCD's Mental Health and Justice Advisory Committee at 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium in State College, PA.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Jennifer Lopez-Cerrato, Vice Chair of PCCD, and Chair of PCCD's Mental Health and Justice Advisory Committee and Major Sam Cochran (Ret.) at 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium in State College, PA.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_17.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Jennifer Lopez-Cerrato, Vice Chair of PCCD, and Chair of PCCD's Mental Health and Justice Advisory Committee at 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium in State College, PA.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_18.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Jennifer Lopez-Cerrato, Vice Chair of PCCD, and Chair of PCCD's Mental Health and Justice Advisory Committee at 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium in State College, PA.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_19.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_20.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dr. Tom Kirchberg at the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_21.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dr. Tom Kirchberg at the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_22.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dr. Tom Kirchberg at the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_23.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dr. Tom Kirchberg at the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_24.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dr. Tom Kirchberg at the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_25.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Major Sam Cochran (Ret.) at the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_26.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Major Sam Cochran (Ret.) at the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_27.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Major Sam Cochran (Ret.) and Jennifer Baker at the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_28.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_29.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_30.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_31.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_32.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_33.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_34.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_35.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_36.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_37.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_38.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_39.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_40.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_41.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_42.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_43.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_44.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_45.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_46.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_47.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_48.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_49.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_50.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_51.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted more than 200 attendees during the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium. Attendees spanned across law enforcement, first responders, correctional facility personnel, probation and parole officers, mental health professionals, and advocates all dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health crises through CIT programs throughout Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26573_pccd_CITsymposium_sc_52.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>