Policy Text
I. GENERAL:
A. Need for a Police Chaplain Program:
Police work can place many burdens on police personnel and their families which may require religious
counsel and guidance. Clergy who are familiar with the situations and circumstances unique to police
work may be better qualified to meet their needs. The Police Chaplain Program is comprised of clergy
members who have volunteered to help meet the spiritual and pastoral requests of Miami-Dade Police
Department employees and their families by working with them and developing an understanding for
the problems they face.
B. Functions of Police Chaplains:
The Police Chaplain Program will provide for spiritual guidance and pastoral counseling to departmental
employees and their families. The chaplains will also participate in educating, training, program
development, and in religious and other departmental ceremonies. Police Chaplains may be requested to
accompany officers in operational situations involving public contact where a chaplain’s training and
background may be of assistance; e.g., community unrest.