City of Pleasanton - Police Chaplain Program

The Police Chaplain Program consists of dedicated clergy from various denominations in our community who are appointed by the Chief of Police to aid the Pleasanton community and members of our Organization in providing spiritual guidance, counseling and comfort in times of crisis.

The Police Chaplains ride frequently with the officers on patrol and are on call at all times to assist in those cases where their counsel and advice might be helpful.

Police Chaplains make every effort to be available to listen to people's problems and concerns and to share their grief, sorrows and joys, both individually and collectively.

The duties of the Police Chaplain include:

Being called to the scene of a traumatic incident to provide comfort to victims, families of victims, and officers involved.
Notifying next of kin in death or serious injury incidents.
Furnish referral or resource assistance.
Counseling either 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.
Visit sick or injured department employees.

If you are a member of the clergy and would like to participate in our Police Chaplain program, please contact Lt. Brian Laurence by e-mail or at (925) 931-5100 .

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