Lauderdale County, MS Sheriff's Office Graduates 14 Officers in CIT Training

On Friday, the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department held another Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) graduation, recognizing fourteen law enforcement officers representing six different agencies.

This important training strengthens our collective ability to respond to individuals experiencing mental health crises with professionalism, compassion, and care.

LCSO is especially grateful to our mental health partners for their continued collaboration and support throughout the week, which made this training possible.

Together, we are building safer communities and improving outcomes for those we serve. The 40-hour course covers a variety of topics, including verbal de-escalation, substance abuse disorders, pharmacology, and more. Officers also learned from mental health professionals and practiced their new skills through roleplay scenarios.

Graduates of the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training:

Garrett Brooks – Leake County Sheriff’s Office

Bradley Capps – Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office

Samuel Chase – Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office

Micah Fortenberry – Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office

Jerry Fox – Smith County Sheriff’s Office

Wyatt Gore – Philadelphia Police Department

Matthew James – Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office

Toby Kitchens – Leake County Sheriff’s Office

James Leach – Union Police Department

Alexis McGowan – Philadelphia Police Department

Victor Moore – Kosciusko Police Department

Wilbert Nelson – Kosciusko Police Department

Tony Riddle – Philadelphia Police Department

Terrance Willis – Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office

Congratulations to all graduates on this important achievement and their continued commitment to serving our communities with compassion and professionalism.