08/11/2026
Please join us in congratulating UPD Officers Sulaiman, MacDowall, Clarke-Wells, Smith, and Divirgilio, who, alongside other local law enforcement officers and first responders, successfully completed Crisis Intervention Team (C.I.T.) training and certification last week.
C.I.T. training provides officers with valuable knowledge and skills to better respond to individuals experiencing a mental health or emotional crisis in a variety of situations throughout our community. This training helps officers recognize and de-escalate crisis situations while providing appropriate mental health intervention for individuals who may require emergency care.
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the City of Cortland Police Department for hosting this important training alongside the Cortland County Mental Health Department.
It is our goal to achieve and maintain a department with 100% of our staff C.I.T. certified. We believe this crucial training is an important part of providing compassionate, professional, and effective service to everyone in our community.
