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Local first responders complete crisis intervention training

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (Warren County) – A group of first responders on Friday were honored during the graduation ceremony for this year’s Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) course.

The training took place at the Washington Township municipal building, marking a significant milestone as the CIT-NJ team, in collaboration with the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office and the Department of Human Services, celebrated a decade of providing this vital training.

Commissioner Lori Ciesla and Acting Prosecutor Jessica Cardone attended the ceremony to present certificates to the graduates.

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“The CIT course is an extremely valuable program to our law enforcement officers and other first responders,” Commissioner Ciesla remarked. “Being trained in how to handle these kinds of incidents can save lives, and I’m so glad Warren County has had this program for a decade now.”

The CIT course is an intense and interactive five-day, 40-hour certification course that gives an in-depth look into mental illness and its implication for first responders responding to calls.

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Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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