Assist in making notification to families of department members who have been injured or killed.

After family notification, will respond to the hospital when an officer has been injured or killed.

Visit sick and injured police personnel in the hospital and home.

Attend and participate, when requested, in the funerals of active or retired members of the department.

Be on call and , if at all possible, be on the streets during any major demonstration or any public function requiring the presence of a large number of department personnel.

Counsel with officers and other personnel having personal problems, at their request.

Participate with in-service training classes for personnel.

Be willing to enter into training courses to enhance his/her effectiveness.

Attend department graduations, promotion activities, award ceremonies, dinners, social events, etc. and offer invocations and benedictions.

Represent the department before official bodies and at public functions upon the request of the Sheriff.

Respond to all major disasters such as bombings, collapse of buildings, explosions, multiple fire alarms, unusual industrial accidents, and similar situations.

Be involved in public relations efforts.

Provide liaison with other religious leaders in the community.

When responding to the scene of death or injury, whether departmental person or private citizens, the chaplain will notify the person's personal clergyperson as soon as possible.

Will make referrals in cases where specialized attention is needed, or in those cases beyond the chaplain's ability to assist.