How does one become a police chaplain?
Many law enforcement agencies utilize the services of chaplains, most of whom volunteer their time and expertise. Most chaplains are trained in theology and are recognized in the community as clergy-leaders. Becoming a chaplain is the natural extension of building relationships with officers and their families while offering moral, spiritual and emotional support to them through the church and community. When an agency recognizes this unique quality of care and support for police officers, an invitation may be extended to formally become a police chaplain. Q: You often are called on to visit families and break the news that their loved one has just died — in a homicide or car crash, for example. What do you tell them? A: The process of making the initial notification is done in a timely manner, with a uniform officer present, and is spoken in plain language. Once the identities of both the victim and loved ones are established, a chaplain will speak directly and clearly in words that c
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