ORS: Project-Crisis Response Intervention Training (CRIT) Program

Program Overview

Collaborative Crisis Response Intervention Training (CRIT) Program
The Colorado Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) has launched a Collaborative Crisis Response Intervention Training (CRIT) program. Funded by a Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) grant, with technical assistance provided by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), DCJ’s Collaborative CRIT Program seeks to increase collaboration between law enforcement, public safety answering points (PSAPs*), and local service providers to meet the needs of individuals in crisis; equip local agencies to train their staff using the Crisis Response Intervention Training (CRIT) model; and improve access to quality training in rural and suburban areas of the state using a train-the-trainer approach.

Opportunity to Realize
Currently, PSAPs in Colorado operate as independent entities, managed by a range of organizations, including local sheriff’s departments, municipal agencies, and the Colorado State Patrol. Their expertise is crucial to triaging crises and enforcement officers rely heavily on information provided by PSAPs, yet the two groups rarely train together. The CRIT initiative directly addresses this disconnect, equipping first responders with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify alternative responses to crises and reduce reliance on traditional law enforcement tactics.

* A Public-Safety Answering Point (PSAP) is a specialized call center designed to receive and manage emergency calls from the public. These calls are directed to first responders, including law enforcement, fire services, or emergency medical personnel.

Training Overview

Colorado CRIT expands upon existing Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) to include additional focus areas, such as intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and Colorado-specific resources. Leveraging the Train the Trainer (T4T) model, DCJ will provide two rural and one suburban agency in Colorado with the tools and resources needed to independently facilitate CRIT in their communities. This approach not only ensures local sustainability but also allows for the widespread dissemination of the CRIT curriculum. The program’s collaborative design incorporates joint training sessions, creating shared terminology and experiences among law enforcement officers, PSAP specialists, and behavioral health professionals.

By fostering collaboration, the CRIT program aims to:

Improve communication between first responders.
Enhance understanding of behavioral health and disability-related needs.
Increase the use of alternative crisis resources.
Reduce adverse outcomes associated with law enforcement responses.

CRIT Grant

CRIT grant funding will support fees for travel to the T4T and for the overtime to back-fill position and hourly rates for the training team that attends the T4T. The grant will also support the trained team offering one local CRIT session. This support ensures agencies can participate without financial burden.

Grant Application
Grant applications must be submitted through the Fluxx grant management system. See the Grant Management System information below.

Grant Eligibility

Those invited to apply include:

Law enforcement agencies
Public-Safety Answering Points (PSAP)

Selected teams will play a pivotal role in piloting the training model, setting the stage for statewide implementation.

Training teams must be available to attend CRIT Train-the-trainer in Avon/Vail May 11-14, 2026.

Timeline

Announcement Date: 12/2/2025
Application Deadline: 01/19/2025
Funding Decision Announced: 01/28/2025
Reconsideration/Appeals Deadline: TBD
Grant Agreements Issued: February 2026
Award Period: April 1, 2026-September 30, 2027

Staff Contact Information

Office of Research and Statistics
Colorado Division of Criminal Justice
700 Kipling St. Denver, CO 80215
Direct: 720-527-4989
Email: erin.crites@state.co.us

DCJ Grant Management System - Fluxx

What is Fluxx?

Fluxx is the official grants management system (GMS) for the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ).

A Fluxx account must be created to view the details of a grant, requirements, access application materials, and much for all grants administered by DCJ.

This platform is the central hub for all grant-related activities. Applicants use Fluxx to find funding opportunities and submit applications. Grantees must create a Fluxx account to use the portal, manage every aspect of an award, including:

Submitting Financial and Narrative Reports
Requesting Payments
Filing Project Modifications
Communicating with Grant Managers

Fluxx is designed to be a robust and accessible system that streamlines the entire grant lifecycle, reducing administrative burden and simplifying grant management for our community partners.

Create / Login to Fluxx

Grant Technical Assistance

The task aids below will assist grantee's in navigating the Fluxx grant management system. A Fluxx account must be created to view the full details, requirements, access application materials, and much for all grants administered by DCJ.

Below are the task aids for Fluxx:

If you experience problems or have questions about how to use Fluxx, contact dcjgms@state.co.us