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Chaplains

The Redding Police Chaplain Unit offers guidance and assistance to people in crisis experiences. It also serves as a link for communication between people in crises and their own spiritual advisors. The Police Chaplain is appointed by the Chief of Police to be an aid to the Redding Police Officers and the Redding community, to provide spiritual guidance, counseling and comfort in times of crisis. Without attempting to moralize, evangelize, proselytize or criticize, the Police Chaplain strives to be a particularly close friend to the officers and citizens of Redding.

The Police Chaplain is aware of the fact that the Police Officer's job is an extremely difficult one, being constantly in the presence of danger and under constant pressure and tension. Because of this, the Police Chaplain strives to create such a relationship with the officer that he/she would feel free to turn to him for counsel at any time. The Chaplain rides frequently with the officers on patrol and is on call at all times to assist in those cases where his/her counsel and advice might be helpful. Likewise, a Chaplain is available to the officer's family and to all who are associated in any way with the Police Department. Police Chaplains make every effort to be available to listen to the problems and concerns within the Department and to share the grief, sorrows, and the joys, both individually and collectively.

The RPD Chaplaincy is a 501c3 not for profit organization that relies entirely on support from individuals and organizations.  Donations are used to provide training and materials for Chaplains to use as they support the men and women of law enforcement and the citizens of our community.  Donations can be sent to the RPD Chaplaincy at the Redding Police Department, 1313 California Street, Redding, CA 96001. 
 

 

THE DUTIES OF THE POLICE CHAPLAIN INCLUDE:

- Being called to the scene of a traumatic incidents to provide comfort to all involved - Notifying next-of-kin in death or serious injury incidents - Offer follow-up assistance to victims of crisis - Furnish referral or resource assistance - Counseling individuals or families experiencing stressful situations - Give confidential counsel to police personnel - Be available to families of officers in traumatic situations - Provide personal or family counseling - Help with Critical Incident Stress Debriefing to all first responders

- Training for crisis intervention and participating in defusing and debriefing sessions as requested - Preside at weddings/funerals or other religious events as requested - Visit sick or injured department employees - Conduct invocations at Department functions such as awards ceremonies, building and facility dedications, etc. - Organizing and conducting events designed to enhance morale and well-being of Department members and their families - Fulfilling other functions deemed appropriate or requested by the Department

For more information regarding the Redding Police Department Chaplain Unit
or for personal assistance, please call (530) 225-4164 or email rpdchaplain@reddingpolice.org

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