Chaplain’s Office administers to the spiritual needs of the Members of the Department.

What we do:

• Render spiritual guidance, aid in fostering personal growth, and offer moral support in crisis situations in an atmosphere of understanding and CONFIDENTIALITY.

• Counsel police officers and family members in personal matters and family difficulties, and provide referral resources when applicable.

• Visits to sick or injured officers in the hospital or at home.

• Assist police personnel in making notifications to the families of officers who have been seriously injured or upon the death of a member of the Department.

• Participate in religious services for deceased members and offer support to the families of the deceased.

• Attend and offer prayers at official Departmental functions; i.e. Memorial Services, Graduations, and Award Ceremonies, etc.

• When requested, assist police personnel in emergency situations on the street; eg. multi-casualty incidents, officer shot or seriously injured, major disasters.

• Advise Department religious organizations, such as: Police Holy Name Society, Shomrim Society, and the Saint George Association.

• Act as liaison and resource for local community concerns and issues.