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Chaplain Program
Chaplain Gene Pensiero
559-583-6284 or 559-582-5532
genepensiero@sbcglobal.net
MISSION
STATEMENT
To provide a ministry of presence,
support, and counsel to the law enforcement personnel of the Lemoore Police
Department, as well as the unfortunate victims of
crime.
No one is confronted with more situations that
demoralize and create emotional, mental and spiritual burdens than today's law
enforcement officer. These burdens also affect the officer's family and other
members of his or her department. Our trained and certified Chaplains understand
the unique environment of Law enforcement and can provide specialized guidance,
counseling and assistance when called upon. The Chaplaincy Program is dedicated
to serving the law enforcement personnel of the Lemoore Police Department, their
families, agency personnel, as well as the unfortunate victims of crime.
VISION
STATEMENT
Upholding those who uphold the
law.
CORE
VALUES
Integrity... Confidentiality...
Quality
INSPIRATION
"In all things we commend ourselves as
ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses..."
Second Corinthians 6:4
| What Chaplains Do
*Chaplains respond to calls 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, city wide
*Chaplains perform important follow-up after the Peace Officer has stabilized a situation
*Chaplains aid victims of crime and their families
*Chaplains coordinate a variety of agencies and churches to bring needed help in times of crisis
*Chaplains are available to counsel with law enforcement personnel
*Chaplains work with law enforcement families
*Chaplains show caring concern to all those who are in need
| Types of Calls
*The death of a person
*Suicide & suicide prevention
*Rape & other violent sexual assault
*Accidents with severe injuries or death
*Homicide & violent assaults
*Disasters
*Child abuse
*Family disturbances
*Other incidents upon the request of a law enforcement officer
| Typical Duties
*Delivery of death messages
*Family crisis management
*Assistance to victims and witnesses who have been traumatized
*Natural disaster assistance
*Respond to suicide attempts
*Work to ease racial tension and to manage neighborhood problems
*Accidents (vehicular and other types)
*Sex crimes incidents
*Public assistance; transportation needs
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