Law
Enforcement Chaplaincy
"God
grant me the serenity to accept the things l cannot change,
courage to change those I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
Welcome
to the Law Enforcement Chaplaincy division of Chaplain Fellowship
Ministries International Inc. Chaplains must have a call and be
willing to spend a lot of time and make a major commitment to
the work.
Law
enforcement officers are faced with having to make split second
decisions which at times cause a tremendous amount of anxiety,
frustration and criticism for doing their jobs. Many times this
will create problems for the officers and their families as well
as their job performance. The chaplain responds to these unique
personal, needs with spiritual guidance.
The
chaplain offers support to law enforcement Officers, the administration,
support staff, victims and their families.
The
Process: The steps for beginning a law enforcement chaplaincy
are as follows:
1.
Pray for God's leadership.
2.
Schedule a meeting with the chief of police, sheriff, or the person
in charge.
3.
Meet and discuss the needs.
4.
Share ways a volunteer chaplain meets the needs.
5.
Define the expectations of the department and the chaplain.
6.
Follow up the meeting with a letter outlining the agreement.
7.
Recruit chaplains once you have departmental approval.
8.
Set a starting time and date.
9.
Evaluate with the departments Chief monthly.
Chaplains provide support and spiritual Guidance for law enforcement
and staff personnel through:
MINISTRY
OF PRESENCE
Chaplains regularly visit the department for personal contact
with law enforcement personnel and staff. They build trusting
relationships and establish credibility. Riding with the officers
on their shifts, when allowed, is vital to a successful ministry.
COUNSELING
Chaplains provide guidance and confidential counseling for personal,
family, and job-related problems. They refer those in need of
professional help to qualified counselors.
EMERGENCY
SERVICES
Chaplains assist families of officers/staff personnel/victims
in times of serious injury, illness or death. They respond immediately
to emergency situations involving departmental personnel and victims.
REFERRAL
SERVICES
Chaplains maintain an updated list of spiritual and social service
providers, to whom they refer departmental personnel, victims,
and their families.
RELIGIOUS
SERVICES
Chaplain's conduct worship services/Bible Studies as needed. They
offer invocations and benedictions at academy graduations, award
ceremonies, and civic and social events, as requested.
WEDDINGS/FUNERALS
Often the chaplain is the only minister with whom law enforcement
can relate. Occasionally, the chaplain is asked to conduct weddings
and funerals by the officers or their families. The chaplain responds
to the need as an opportunity for ministry and witness.
TRAINING
Chaplains participate in basic law enforcement training. They
sometimes become training resource leaders.
The
Reason
Law enforcement officers need someone to assist them with death
notifications, Suicide attempts and emotionally upset people who
have been traumatized. They also need someone to care for their
families and themselves during times of trauma or distress.
Contact
Our Home Office Toll Free: (866) 925-0713 (Monday - Friday) 9:am
to 6:pm
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