Formalize a Steering Committee
A CIT Steering Committee helps to formalize the work of a few dedicated individuals and create a structure for committing to CIT. The committee should initially include the core community partners--law enforcement, mental health providers and advocates--as well as any interested community leaders (such as judges or mayors) who can become champions for CIT. It's important that those core partners commit to working together and share a common vision before recruiting a broad stakeholder group. A Steering Committee may convene immediately or may evolve over time.
As the Steering Committee becomes more structured, it will need to meet with more consistency. Consistent meetings will allow the group to develop a work plan and address difficult or contentious issues.