Chaplains

Question 1

What is the purpose of the Stockton Police Department chaplains?

Answer 1

To provide counseling or emotional support to members of the Department, their families, and members of the public.

Question 2

What are the eligibility requirements for chaplains in the Stockton Police Department?

Answer 2

• Above reproach, temperate, prudent, respectable, and hospitable
• Able to teach
• Free from addiction to alcohol or drugs
• Free from excessive debt
• Good reputation in the community
• Successful completion of a background investigation
• Minimum five years of successful counseling experience or ministry
• Valid driver license and current auto insurance
• Credentialed by a recognized ecclesiastical body and ordained or licensed.

Question 3

True or False: Chaplains are compensated financially for their services.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

What is required for the recruitment and selection of chaplains?

Answer 4

Applicants must meet high ethical, moral, and professional standards and pass the same pre-employment procedures as department personnel.

Question 5

List the steps chaplain candidates must complete before appointment.

Answer 5

• Submit written application
• Include a recommendation
• Complete interviews with the Chaplaincy Board
• Complete background investigation
• Complete ecclesiastical credential review
• Complete the Stockton Volunteer Police Chaplain Academy.

Question 6

What may happen to chaplains who breach confidentiality or engage in inappropriate conduct?

Answer 6

• Counseling with the Organizational Wellness Unit Program Manager
• Review by Department Administration
• Dismissal from the Program.

Question 7

What identification must chaplains carry while on duty?

Answer 7

Stockton Police Department identification cards with ‘Chaplain’ indicated.

Question 8

What are the responsibilities of the Organizational Wellness Unit Program Manager regarding the Chaplaincy Program?

Answer 8

• Ensuring chaplains receive necessary training
• Completing administrative tasks
• Maintaining chaplains’ personnel files
• Monitoring and counseling chaplains
• Reviewing chaplains’ credentials annually.

Question 9

Who appoints the senior chaplain?

Answer 9

The Stockton Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Board in consultation with the Chief of Police.

Question 10

What is one of the primary duties of chaplains related to department members?

Answer 10

Assisting in making notifications to families of members who have been seriously injured or killed.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: Chaplains may not _______ while representing themselves as chaplains.

Answer 11

proselytize or attempt to recruit members into a religious affiliation.

Question 12

What must chaplains do after each incident they respond to?

Answer 12

Complete a Chaplain’s Activity Report.

Question 13

What is one of the responsibilities of chaplains related to the community?

Answer 13

Fostering familiarity with the role of law enforcement in the community.

Question 14

True or False: Chaplains are allowed to provide long-term support to victims.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What training must chaplains attend to ensure they meet certification requirements?

Answer 15

Volunteer Police Chaplain Academy.

Question 16

What is a chaplain’s role in suicide prevention?

Answer 16

Notify the Organizational Wellness Unit Program Manager if a member is an immediate danger to themselves or others.

Question 17

What are chaplains not allowed to do in their professional capacity?

Answer 17

Accept gratuities for any service provided while functioning as a chaplain.

Question 18

What happens if a chaplain fails to respond to the on-call schedule?

Answer 18

The senior chaplain shall be notified.

Question 19

What is required of chaplains regarding attendance at meetings?

Answer 19

All chaplains are required to attend scheduled meetings and explain any absences to the senior chaplain.