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Police Pastors

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Police Pastors
Police Pastors

Whenever a crime happens... between helping victims and getting information, it can make for a busy task for investigators.

That's why the Columbus Police Department is now searching for community pastors through their "Pastors on Patrol" program to help those who are affected.

Centered whenever a crime happens... between helping victims and getting information..

It can make for a busy task for investigatorss.

That's why the columbus police department is now searching for community pastors through their " pastors on patrol" program to help those who are affected.

Our stephanie poole joins us live the studio with more on how you can join.

Sometimes, the hardest part of being involved in an tragedy is processing what just happened.

C-p-d is hoping this program will help those victims in the times of crisis.

Law enforcement officers respond to scenes like this and this.

And sometimes it can all be overwhelming for the victims..... the columbus police department is learning how to assist them better through the pastors on patrol program.

" in a time of crisis, people need spiritual comfort, those who provide the role as police officers need the spiritual comfort as well.

In light of all the recent church shootings i thought it'd be proactive to reach out to our community and officers and services."

For decades, chief fred shelton has served as the department's chaplain.... now he's ready to give others a chance to step into that role.

" what we're developing here is a chaplain program.

We're asking for local ministers to come in and help minister to the needs of the community."

Shelton says people who attend thursday's meeting will get the full rundown of becoming a police chaplain.

Topics will cover training, church security, and service duties.

" at this meeting we'll discuss active shooter drills for church.

We're going to talk about how we can have more officer presence at the church for the congregation.

Ways that the police department can help and ensure that if something did happen in the midst of crisis we can be there to support them."

Overall, the chief believes this will promote more community engagement.

" during the time police officers are busy doing what we're do to protect and serve there might need to be some emotional and spiritual comfort to the victim of that crime or that accident.

Who better than a man or woman of god that can come in and be on scene and help them out."

There's no limit to how many people can join.

The pastors on patrol meeting will be held tonight at 6pm at the cpd command center.

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