A Chaplain does not report to the Chief, the Deputy Chief, the Captain, the Lieutenant, or the Sergeant. A Chaplain is a friend to all members of the Department, that is, both Officers and Civilians. If you feel the presence of a chaplain is needed, have the dispatcher contact the chaplain on call. Whenever an officer fires their weapon on duty, the on-call chaplain can be called to be present when and if the officer desires to talk with a chaplain. Whenever an officer feels the need to call on a chaplain, to provide solace or inform the next of kin of a fatality, or injury we are always available.
Chaplains are ready to conduct weddings, baptisms, and if necessary funerals.
Chaplains suggest you discuss this with your own clergy, and if you do not have one, or desire a chaplain to assist, we will be there to do so. Chaplains are ready to visit members of the family who are hospitalized for whatever reason. Please refer to us as Chaplain, even though you know that we might be a Minister, Pastor, Priest or Rabbi. Chaplains are volunteers We give of our time because we feel called by God to do so. Please let us be of service to you in whatever manner you need us and if on patrol ask us to ride with you from time to time.