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Policy 337Santa Ana Police Department Santa Ana PD Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/01/17, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police DepartmentChaplains - 1Chaplains 337.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This policy establishes the guidelines for Santa Ana Police Department chaplains to provide professional religious and social ministry, counseling or emotional support by local volunteer clergy to members of the Department, their families and members of the public. 337.2 POLICY The Santa Ana Police Department shall ensure that department chaplains are properly appointed, trained and supervised to carry out their responsibilities without financial compensation. 337.3 ELIGIBILITY Requirements for participation as a Department chaplain may include, but are not limited to: (a)Being above reproach, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, be free from addiction to alcohol or other drugs, and excessive debt. (b)Managing their households, families and personal affairs well. (c)Having a good reputation in the community. (d)Be a credentialed (licensed and/or ordained) member of the clergy and have completed an academic course of instruction in pastoral counseling with an emphasis on crisis intervention. (e)Accept and comply with appropriate policies and procedures of the Department. (f)Participate in appropriate training to become familiar with the demographics of the City and its people, the structure and personnel of the Department, and police procedures. (g)Show compassion and understanding for all citizens, regardless of race, gender, social status, religion or other protected status. (h)Donate a minimum of twelve (12) hours per month to the Program - usually accomplished by riding along with an officer or providing counsel to police personnel. (i)Respond to requests for spiritual counseling on an "as-needed" basis. (j) (k)Minimum of five years of successful counseling experience. (l)Possession of a valid driver license. The Chief of Police may apply exceptions for eligibility based on organizational needs and the qualifications of the individual. 337.4 RECRUITMENT, SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT The Department shall endeavor to recruit and appoint only those applicants who meet the high ethical, moral and professional standards set forth by this department. Santa Ana Police Department Santa Ana PD Policy Manual Chaplains Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/01/17, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police DepartmentChaplains - 2Chaplain candidates shall successfully complete the following process prior to appointment as a chaplain: (a)Submit the appropriate written application. (b)Include a recommendation from employers or volunteer programs. (c)Interview with the Chief of Police, or his designee, and the chaplain coordinator. (d)Successfully complete an appropriate background investigation. (e)Complete an appropriate probationary period as designated by the Chief of Police. Chaplains are volunteers and serve at the discretion of the Chief of Police. Chaplains shall have no property interest in continued appointment. However, if a chaplain is removed for alleged misconduct, the chaplain will be afforded an opportunity solely to clear his/her name through a liberty interest hearing, which shall be limited to a single appearance before the Chief of Police or authorized designee. 337.5 IDENTIFICATION AND UNIFORMS As representatives of the Department, chaplains are responsible for presenting a professional image to the community. Uniforms and necessary safety equipment will be provided for each chaplain. Identification symbols worn by chaplains shall be different and distinct from those worn by officers through the inclusion of "Chaplain" on the uniform and not reflect any religious affiliation. Chaplains will be issued Santa Ana Police Department identification cards, which must be carried at all times while on-duty. The identification cards will be the standard Santa Ana Police Department identification cards, with the exception that “Chaplain” will be indicated on the cards. Chaplains shall be required to return any issued uniforms or department property at the termination of service. Chaplains shall conform to all uniform regulations and appearance standards of this department. (a)When representing the Department, a Police Chaplain will dress appropriately in uniform or civilian clothes so as to present a professional image to the public. (b)When wearing civilian clothes and on duty, a Chaplain will display Santa Ana Police Department identification consisting of an ID card and/or Chaplain badge. (c)A Chaplain's badge will be the same design as a Police Officer's badge and bear the title banner "Chaplain." (d)The Program Coordinator may designate one Chaplain as the Senior Chaplain. The Senior Chaplain will be responsible for assisting the Program Coordinator by ensuring coordination with the Pastor's Network and Chaplain Mutual Aid Program and other logistical matters within the program. The Senior Chaplains' badge will bear the title banner "Senior Chaplain." Santa Ana Police Department Santa Ana PD Policy Manual Chaplains Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2019/01/17, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police DepartmentChaplains - 3337.6 CHAPLAIN COORDINATOR The Chief of Police shall delegate certain responsibilities to a chaplain coordinator. The coordinator shall be appointed by and directly responsible to the Administration Bureau Commander or the authorized designee. The chaplain coordinator shall serve as the liaison between the chaplains and the Chief of Police. The function of the coordinator is to provide a central coordinating point for effective chaplain management within the Department, and to direct and assist efforts to jointly provide more productive chaplain services. Under the general direction of the Chief of Police or the