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Department Chaplain

A police chaplain provides emotional, moral, and spiritual support to law enforcement officers, their families, and the community, offering counseling, comfort, and guidance during times of crisis or need. They provide a range of services, including:

  • Spiritual Guidance: Offering comfort, prayer, and spiritual support. 
  • Crisis Intervention: Responding to incidents involving death, injury, or emotional distress. 
  • Counseling: Providing confidential counseling and support to officers and their families. 
  • Community Outreach: Fostering relationships between law enforcement and the community. 
  • Assisting with Death Notifications: Assisting department officials in making notifications to families of officers receiving serious injury or upon death of a department employee 

 

While chaplains are often clergy members, they are not necessarily limited to religious backgrounds and can be individuals with experience in counseling, crisis intervention, or community outreach. Police chaplains often undergo specialized training to equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively serve in a law enforcement environment. The police chaplain for the Newport Police Department is a volunteer position. This position is currently in the process of being filled.