As a Law Enforcement Chaplain, I believe that God is the answer to the human’s dilemma. I stand ready to bear witness to the forgiving love and redeeming power of God, to all people, especially to those in crisis. I pray that God will guide my thoughts, words and actions. I will seek to be a channel of God’s love. I desire to serve as a source of support and counsel to the Law Enforcement Community.

I am not a law enforcement officer, but a man/woman of God, duly commissioned. My responsibilities are to assist all officers, upon request, on matters within the Chaplain’s realm. I shall not in any way interfere with an officer in the performance of his/her duties but be subject to the authority of the officer on duty.

As a Law Enforcement Chaplain, I will:

• Conform to all law enforcement procedures insofar as applicable.
• Be available while on duty to the dispatcher at all times, either by pager or telephone.
• Not publicly criticize the action of a law enforcement officer, department official, fellow chaplain, or department action.
• Hold all information received in the strictest confidence.
• Be an advisor and guide, when sought, in all matters pertaining to the moral, spiritual and religious welfare of law enforcement personnel.
• Hold the identification I carry as a Law Enforcement Chaplain with the highest regard, maintaining moral and ethical values, whether on or off duty.