The North Carolina Sheriffs' Chaplains Association
Serving Law Enforcement Chaplaincy in
North Carolina since 1985
Purpose
The North Carolina Sheriffs' Chaplains Association is a non-denominational chaplaincy serving Sheriffs and other Law Enforcement Agencies in North Carolina.
The Chaplain is concerned with the spiritual needs of law enforcement offiers, their families, and the incarcerated.
The focus is on providing approiate assistance and recources for training individuals as Department and Jail Chaplains.
The Association will encourage the highest standards of entegrity and sound policy within the ranks of Chalain, in order to assist Sheriffs' Offices and Law Enforcement Agencies.
History
The need for N.C.S.C.A. grew from the concern of former Sheriff Ottis F. Jones and Chaplain Norman E. Mitchell of Cumberland County in 1985.
Sheriff L. David Huffman of the Catawba County Sheriff's Office, serves as advisor.
Benefits
…A network of mutual support to each Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies
…continuing education through annual and regional training seminars
…Endorsement certification fro chaplains recognized nationwide
…training in officer stress, family support, suicidal counseling, death notification, hostage situations, counseling of officers and families in stressful situations
…Volunteer Jail Ministry workers training and jail ministry aftercare
…County and state wide representation of the Law enforcement Chaplaincy
…Chaplains referral service
…Confidentiality afforded to officers and staff
…Adherence to:
-N.C.S.C.A. Chaplains Code of Ethics
-Standard Operation Procedures
-National Sheriff’s Association Code of Ethics Standard Operating Procedures
Programs
THE Chaplain becomes a guidance counselor and a listener.
THE Chaplain becomes a mediator during a hostage situation or the support to a suicidal individual.
THE Chaplain has the unpleasant task of sharing dreaded information in giving death notifications.
THE Chaplain relates to the officers by riding along and listening.
THE Chaplain is the personal friend, prayer partner, and most of all, readily available when called upon.
THE Chaplain maintains close contact with all officers while on duty and off duty, when requested.
THE Jail Chaplain maintains close contact with the jailers; selects and provides training for volunteers.
Chaplaincy
The law enforcement office is faced with danger, split-second decisions, frustrations, criticism for doing their job, and other anxieties that call for the support of a chaplain.
The law enforcement officer needs someone to assist with death notifications, suicidal individuals, emotionally disturbed individuals, and their own family stress.
The law enforcement officer divorce rate is 86%. The three leading causes of death among law enforcement officers are: heart attack, alcohol and drug abuse, and suicide.
The law enforcement chaplain can provide stability to officers, families, and office personnel.
Support of the Chaplain will enable the successful function of his duties.