On this date the board met for their quarterly meeting to finalize the bylaws, discuss upcoming events, and set a course for reaching the association’s collaborative law enforcement & mental health community’s training goals.  The meeting was very productive, with great input coming from both sides (law enforcement & mental health advocates/providers), proving once again that meaningful collaboration is both useful and necessary to pave a road for improved mental health treatment in Texas.  In particular, the association took a large leap forward with the unanimous vote to appoint William Kasberg (San Antonio Police Department) to the vacant Director of Training position.  Officer Kasberg joins Rebecca Skillern – President (Houston Police Department), Herb Cotner – Vice President (Dallas Police Department), Thomas Calucci – Treasurer (UT San Antonio Police Department), & Brian Simmons – Secretary (Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office) to complete the Texas CIT Association’s five member Board of Directors.  

Texas CIT Association

 Mission Statement

 

The Texas CIT Association is an organization comprised of law enforcement, corrections, the mental health community, and advocacy groups to provide standardized training, support, and education in responding to those affected by mental illness and/or those who are experiencing a mental health crisis.