NY A06819

Establishes a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training program in cities with populations over one million to train law enforcement officers in responding to mental health and substance abuse crises.

Creates the position of Crisis Intervention Team Training Program Coordinator within the Office of Mental Health to develop partnerships and coordinate training with law enforcement and community organizations.

Requires a minimum of forty hours of mandatory mental health training for law enforcement officers in participating agencies and establishes goals including reducing arrests, increasing access to treatment, and decreasing officer injuries during crisis events.

Establishes a Crisis Intervention Team Training Fund with up to one million dollars from the state general fund, supplemented by federal grants and private contributions, to support training and community coordination costs.

Creates an advisory committee with representatives from mental health agencies, law enforcement, consumer advocates, and disability organizations to review annual reports and make recommendations; the demonstration program expires five years after the effective date.