Join us on the steps of City Hall for CIT Speak Out
Please consider joining us on the steps of City Hall on Monday, November 14, for CIT Speak Out — a call for the NYPD to improve its responses to those in emotional distress.
As far as NYPD interactions with people in emotional distress are concerned, the advocacy efforts of Community Access and others — over the course of many years — has helped to make a big, positive difference. The recent tragic death of Deborah Danner, however, reminds us all that much work remains to be done.
At CIT Speak Out, we're calling for three changes in particular:
- Improve responses to 911 calls involving individuals with mental health concerns: these should be responded to by officers who have received CIT training, rather than by Emergency Service Unit (ESU) officers.
- Expand CIT training to include 10,000 police officers. (At present, the NYPD have committed to training 5,500 officers).
- Re-train ESU officers to utilize de-escalation techniques when interacting with individuals in emotional distress.
Event Info
What:
CIT Speak Out: Calling on the NYPD to improve its responses to those in emotional distress
When:
Noon, Monday, November 14
Where:
Steps of City Hall, New York, NY 10007
Hear from advocates with mental health concerns, including individuals and family members impacted by police shootings.
Speakers will include:
- Steve Coe, CEO, Community Access
- Wendy Brennan, Executive Director, NAMI NYC Metro
- Harvey Rosenthal, Executive Director, NYAPRS
- Danny Porro, friend of Deborah Danner
More Info / Get Involved
Carla Rabinowitz
Advocacy Coordinator
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212-780-1400, ext. 7726
