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RESOLUTION NO. /:-1
Series of 1970
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge has had an active police
force paid by the City since October, 1969.
WHEREAS, a police chaplaincy program has proved valuable
in other areas in crime control, crime prevention, and in aiding
persons facing a crisis.
WHEREAS, a number of Wheat Ridge ministers have indicated
a desire to cooperate with the Police Department in meeting the
challenges of this City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a Police Chaplaincy
Department be created with objectives, structure and general rules
and procedures as follows:
A. Objectives.
1. Share in the responsibility of providing help to
the citizen who faces a crisis.
2. In cooperation with others, provide help for
persons in need.
B. Organization.
1. Clergymen who work or live in Wheat Ridge may be
members. The term "clergymen" means licensed
ministers who spend at least half their time in
ecclesiastical work.
2. Clergymen who join the Department shall annually
elect a chairman from among their members to act
as program coordinator.
3. The chairman and two others from the Department
shall form an Executive Committee to handle
police and procedural matters, problems, coordina-
tion with the Police Department, and other
administrative matters.
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4. The Chaplaincy Department will continue as long
as the Police Department and Chief of Police,
clergy of the community, the Executive Committee,
and police related committees or boards agree
that it is in the best interests of the community.
C. Recommended Regulations.
1. All information or experience which shall be
obtained while working as a member of the Chap-
laincy shall be held in confidence.
2. The Executive Committee of the Chaplain's
Committee, the Chief of Police, and the Police
related Committees and Boards shall work out the
means of referral or consultation between the
respective groups.
3. Following the necessary orientation procedures,
the Chief of Police shall issue an Identification
Card to the members of the Chaplaincy. Renewal
of this ID shall be made every two years. No
other identification or uniform is deemed necessary.
4. The chaplain is not a regular law enforcement offi-
cer, and he shall at no time assume such a role.
His responsibility is to assist the law enforcement
officer when asked to do so in matters within the
Chaplain's realm and shall not in any way interfere
with the officer in the performance of his
duties. Chaplains may join the Police Reserves as
individuals.
5. The Chaplain must have a basic knowledge of the
duties of the law enforcement officer.
6. The Chaplain on duty should be available to the
dispatcher at all times either by radio or
telephone.
7. The Chaplain shall respect his commission and
avoid any action which would discredit the
chaplaincy or the police department.
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8. The Chaplain, when on duty, shall be properly
attired. In all cases he shall identify himself
and do whatever is possible to assist those
needing his service.
9. The Chaplain is responsible for notifying, as
soon as possible, any involved person's minister,
priest, or rabbi unless he is specifically asked
not to do so.
10. When the Chaplain works a case where death is
involved he should make certain the coordinating
officer is aware of the facts so that condolences
of the department may be sent.
11. In notifying relatives in cases involving death,
the chaplain should minimize the shock as best he
can.
12. A minister's work and service in the chaplaincy
should be spiritually inspired and based on his
religious training and background.
13. The Chaplain must show compassion, understanding,
and love for his fellow man. He must maintain
high spiritual and moral standards.
14. The Chaplain must be tactful and considerate in
his approach to all people regardless of race,
creed, etc.
15. The Chaplain must be willing to take training that
will enhance his efficiency in meeting and dealing
with people during emergencies.
DONE AND RESOLVED this ';~ :%e day of May, A. D. 1970 by a
vote of
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ALBERT E. ANDERSON
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LOUISE F. TURNER
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