The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB), in partnership with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, has established a dedicated 24/7 callout line and email address for the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Crisis Response Therapy Canine Certification Program.
The statewide program provides specially trained therapy canine teams to support individuals and communities experiencing trauma or crisis. The new callout line and email address make it easier for schools, first responders, local governments, businesses, community organizations and residents across Illinois to request the assistance of certified crisis response therapy canine teams.
According to ILETSB, therapy canine teams may be requested for a wide range of situations, including:
- Critical incidents and crisis response
- School support following traumatic events
- Community healing events
- Public safety outreach and engagement
- Wellness events for first responders, students, and community members
- Other community events where therapy canine support may provide comfort and connection
To request a Therapy Canine Team, call 773-67-4DOGS (3647), Option 9, or email CITIllinoisTherapyK9@Illinois.gov.
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