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Police Chaplaincy
Chaplaincy and its role in policing is not the foremost thought on most officers' mind on a day to day basis. That is, until some form of tragedy strikes and at that time the police chaplain is often central to the activities that follow.
Chaplaincy to uniform services has been around for many decades and primarily related to the military. It wasn't until 1973 that chaplaincy took a foothold in the North American policing and it has grown slowly and steadily since then.
Police chaplaincy is an ecumenical, interfaith and interdenominational service to police and law enforcement services across Canada.
Some of the services provided by police chaplains are as follows (Source: Canadian Police Chaplain Association; and the International Conference of Police Chaplains):
- Counseling peace officers and civilian members of police services, and their families;
- Visit sick and injured personnel and family members;
- Make death notifications;
- Provide assistance to victims;
- Assist with crisis response teams;
- Advise the Chief Constable on the morale and spiritual well-being of members;
- Offer prayers at ceremonial functions;
- Liaise with other faiths and clergy in the community; and
- Serve on various boards and committees
For more detailed information on police chaplaincy please use the following links:
CPCA - Canadian Police Chaplain Association
- The CPCA provides a service to those selected or appointed as police chaplains in Canada and also seeks to establish standards for police chaplaincy across the country. More....
ICPC - International Conference of Police Chaplains
- Founded in 1973 the ICPC has now more than 2,500 members worldwide and serves the development of professional chaplains through education and support. ICPC provides pastoral care to all regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, creed or religion. More....
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