-Community Meet & Greet Set for Interested Applicants-
The Richmond Police Department is working to provide faith leaders an opportunity to assist department employees, their families’ and the community with spiritual support, counseling and/or guidance. To accomplish this, a Chaplains Academy will be offered to area faith leaders.
The Chaplains Academy will provide an overview of operations, policy and procedures. In addition, sessions will focus on health and wellness, grief, stress management and the handling of public safety crises. Real-life scenarios also will be used to reinforce the role of chaplain in an emergency response environment.
Licensed or ordained leaders from all religious backgrounds are invited to join us. The academy classes are scheduled to start on Thursday November 4, 2021, where weekly in-person sessions will be facilitated from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. over the course of nine weeks. The training location will vary each week.
RPD is hosting a “Meet & Greet” from 10 A.M. – 12 P.M. on Saturday October 30, 2021 at 200 W. Grace St., to answer all questions. The deadline to apply is Monday, November 1, space will be limited to 15 participants.
“We hope to recruit religious leaders who are willing and eager to support our most vital resources, police personnel,” said Chief of Staff Spence Cochran.
How to apply: www.Richmondgov.com/police/community
For
more information contact:
RPD
Community, Youth, and Intervention Services Division
Chief of Staff Spence Cochran - spence.cochran@rva.gov
Officer Carol D. Adams - carol.adams@rva.gov
