Crisis Intervention Specialist (C.I.S.) Unit consists of trained mental health professionals that are ableto identify persons with mental health illnesses, provide compassionate field intervention, appropriate placement and coordinated follow-ups. Members of this unit assist deputies with 24 hour on-scene crisis intervention oncalls that involve substance abuse, rape victims, domestic violence, homeless persons and elder affairs. In addition to providing safety information to law enforcement regarding these issues, these professionals serve as liaisons to community providers of crisis intervention and human support services
