A Chaplain who has completed Police Chaplain training as
described in this article or otherwise has been approved by the Chief
of Police who primarily serves members of the community as described
in this article.
A Chaplain who has completed Police Chaplain training as
described in this article or otherwise has been approved by the Chief
of Police who primarily serves members of the Lindenwold Police Department.
Not be currently under indictment, on bail pending court, parole,
probation, or in any way be associated with any current criminal court
proceedings as a potential defendant;
Not be supporting or involved in any questionable activity or subversive
activity against the governments of the United States or the State
of New Jersey;
Be able to demonstrate compassion, understanding and love for fellow
humans and be tactful and considerate in their approach to all people
regardless of race, creed or religion.
Upon assignment as Chaplain, the designee shall meet with supervisory
officers and/or the Department Chief of Police to determine the goals
for training. This initial conference will help determine the specific
expertise and education the Chaplain brings to the Department.
Attend an orientation class hosted by the Lindenwold Police Department
that acquaints them with the personnel, code of conduct, policies,
and procedures of the LPD.
The Chaplain will be trained in the procedure to follow should a
person reveal information that indicates criminal acts while the Chaplain
is working in their role as Police Chaplain.
Clothing apparel will be issued to each Chaplain that identifies
them as a Police Chaplain. These items will only be used when a Chaplain
is performing official duties in their role as a Lindenwold Police
Department Chaplain.
The Police Chaplain shall serve on an on-call basis 24 hours a day,
seven days a week. Members of the Chaplain Program shall establish
scheduling as appropriate to meet this need.
Chaplains perform a volunteer service and should agree to be available
(on call) for a time period set by the Chaplains themselves and coordinated
and posted by the Police Chaplain Liaison Officer.
While in the role of Chaplain, they will wear at least one form of
issued apparel that clearly identifies them as a Chaplain. (This is
to ensure that all persons present are aware that a Chaplain is present.)
Because of the nature of the information received in personal counseling
and through confidential reports or observations, the Police Chaplain
will maintain strict professional privilege in these matters.
The following guidelines are not all-inclusive and are intended to
assist members of the Lindenwold Police Department in possible uses
of the services of the Police Chaplain. The Police Chaplain shall
assist Department personnel, as requested, in the following situations:
The following guidelines are not all-inclusive and are intended to
assist members of the Lindenwold Police Department in possible uses
of the services of the Police Chaplain. The Police Chaplain may assist
Department personnel, as requested, in the following situation(s):
The Personnel Service Chaplain shall be available, as needed, to
members of the Lindenwold Police Department and their families in
times of personal stress, crisis, or to counsel them in matters of
religion or ethics (while being sensitive to the faith of those who
have been given the presence of the Departmental Chaplain). In the
event of a crisis, when the eminent crisis has been eased, refer to
the officer's pastor, priest, clergy, or rabbi, as appropriate and
available.
The Personnel Service Chaplain shall be available for such ceremonial
functions as are consistent with their positions, representing the
Lindenwold Police Department at such events.
Only when specifically called upon by the Lindenwold Police Department
to serve in their Police Chaplain capacity shall the clergy be considered
serving as a Police Chaplain. The actions of the clergy serving as
Police Chaplain, when not called upon by the Lindenwold Police Department,
shall be the acts and/or omissions of the individual clergy and not
the acts and/or omissions of the Police Department.
The clergy shall not be considered an agent of the Police Department
when not acting in response to being specifically called upon by the
Police Department to act as a Police Chaplain.
Police Chaplain Liaison Officer: an officer assigned by the Chief
of Police, who is responsible for keeping files, training records,
and documents relating to the Chaplain Program. The Officer will also
assist with meetings, training sessions, schedules, resolving workplace
issues and assist the Chief of Police or designee as directed in monitoring
the Chaplain Program.
Any officer needing a Police Chaplain for a detail will notify their
supervisor who will notify Police Communications to contact the on-call
Community Chaplain. It may be necessary to have the on-call Community
Chaplain contact the requesting supervisor/officer to help provide
the below information:
In the event a Police Chaplain of a specific religious denomination
is requested, the on-call Community Chaplain will attempt to accommodate
the needs of the party seeking counseling or assistance by making
the appropriate referral.
Procedures for the Personnel Service Chaplain. Any officer wishing
to contact a Police Chaplain for personal reasons may contact the
Personnel Service Chaplain specifically or, if they prefer, any Community
Chaplain directly without proceeding through any routine channel of
command. Unless a specific Chaplain or category of Chaplain is requested,
supervisory and administrative personnel may contact the Personnel
Service Chaplain whenever he/she feels it is in the best interest
to provide a Chaplain the contact information of any employee who
may benefit from contact with a Chaplain.