An on-staff trained Biblical Law Enforcement Chaplain can be an invaluable source of service in the following areas at no charge to Law Enforcement Agencies:

Administrative Functions

Upon specific invitation by the Sheriff or Chief of Police, the Chaplain can:

· Participate in ceremonial functions or represent the Chief of Police or Sheriff at civic events, awards events, promotions, or weddings

· Participate in shooting review boards, oral interview boards, or other internal administrative functions

· Officiate or otherwise participate in funerals as requested.

· Represent the Department at Line-of-Duty funerals statewide.

Confidential Guidance and Advice

· Provide Biblical guidance and advice in a confidential setting for Officers or their family members in order to reduce stress, deal with personal needs or problems, or to provide support in a time of family crisis (physical, emotional, or spiritual).

NOTE: The Staff Chaplain does not “report to the administration” with such personal issues


· Be available to offer support and comfort when an officer is sick, injured, or killed; conduct Critical Incident Stress Debriefings at the request of administration or individual officers






Instruction

· Provide instruction, when invited, in matters of ethics, integrity, or other special topics

· Cross-train Officers in areas of specialized training which the Chaplain may have been specifically trained and certified


Liaison to Religious Leaders

Provide a liaison between the department and local religious leaders of the community


Field Assistance

Field Chaplains are often able to minister to victims of auto accidents, crime, and disasters as they occur, often resulting in a quicker return to patrol for the officer.

· Death Notifications · Suicide Intervention· Grief Support · Family Crisis Support · Domestic Disputes · Juvenile/Child Abuse Situations · Substance Abuse Treatment








· SWAT Team Hostage and Crisis Negotiations

· Victim Assistance

· Disaster Response · Search and Rescue

Some specially-trained Chaplains may serve as Department Liaison to News Media in public disaster or high-profile cases at the discretion of the Sheriff or Chief of Police

· Other situations as identified by Sworn Personnel or Administration


Ride Alongs/Training

· Ride with officers regularly in order to form relationship of trust and respect.




· Associate with officers in a variety of contexts such as roll call, social events, debriefings, and training exercises. Some agencies require their Field Chaplains to undergo annual range qualification with the basic weapons carried in the squad cars. Others require their Field Chaplains to become licensed as part-time or reserve peace officers.








Community Referral

· Refer citizens to community agencies for assistance and/or follow up; assist in coordinating and planning community-wide awareness and Law Enforcement Appreciation Day events.

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