CHAPLAIN PROGRAM
Mission Statement
To provide a ministry of presence, support, and counsel to the law enforcement personnel of the Lemoore Police Department, as well as the unfortunate victims of crime.
No one is confronted with more situations that demoralize and create emotional, mental and spiritual burdens than today’s law enforcement officer. These burdens also affect the officer’s family and other members of his or her department. Our trained and certified Chaplains understand the unique environment of Law enforcement and can provide specialized guidance, counseling and assistance when called upon. The Chaplaincy Program is dedicated to serving the law enforcement personnel of the Lemoore Police Department, their families, agency personnel, as well as the unfortunate victims of crime.
Vision Statement
Upholding those who uphold the law.
Core Values
Integrity – Confidentiality – Quality
Inspiration
“In all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses…”
Second Corinthians 6:4
WHAT CHAPLAINS DO
Chaplains respond to calls 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, city wide
Chaplains perform important follow-up after the Peace Officer has stabilized a situation
Chaplains aid victims of crime and their families
Chaplains coordinate a variety of agencies and churches to bring needed help in times of crisis
Chaplains are available to counsel with law enforcement personnel
Chaplains work with law enforcement families
Chaplains show caring concern to all those who are in need
TYPES OF CALLS
The death of a person
Suicide & suicide prevention
Rape & other violent sexual assault
Accidents with severe injuries or death
Homicide & violent assaults
Disasters
Child abuse
Family disturbances
Other incidents upon the request of a law enforcement officer
TYPICAL DUTIES
Delivery of death messages
Family crisis management
Assistance to victims and witnesses who have been traumatized
Natural disaster assistance
Respond to suicide attempts
Work to ease racial tension and to manage neighborhood problems
Accidents (vehicular and other types)
Sex crimes incidents
Public assistance; transportation needs