CHAPLAINCY UNIT’S VISION

The Chaplaincy Unit:

• Responds to emergencies
• Provides spiritual leadership and support to members of the UFPD
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with spiritual and community leaders

MORAL VALUES

The Chaplaincy Unit is committed to:

• Upholding the highest standard in morality and spiritual integrity
• Maintaining strict confidentiality
• Encouraging ecclesiastical and ethnic diversity
• Serving with professionalism

LAW ENFORCEMENT CHAPLAIN’S PHILOSOPHY

Believing that God is an answer to humanity’s dilemmas, the Law Enforcement Chaplain bears witness to the love and power of God for law enforcement officers, their families, other members of the department, and the people they serve. Their pastoral care is offered to all people regardless of race, gender, creed, or religion.

WHAT DO LAW ENFORCEMENT CHAPLAINS DO?

Chaplains serve at the discretion of the Chief of Police. They include representatives of all faiths who volunteer their time without compensation. Through their training, calling and professionalism a chaplain may be called upon to:

Respond to emergency situations such as:

• Suicide
• Death Notification
• Officer Injury
• Natural Disasters
• Shootings
• Fatal or Injury Vehicle Crashes
• Demonstrations
• Family Support

Provide or Officiate at:

• Weddings
• Funerals
• Prayers at formal functions
• Liaison with other community clergy
• Hospital visitations
• Baptisms and dedications
• Teach/instruct classes dealing with marriage, family, communication, etc.

The University of Florida Police Department
ATTN: Sgt. Kyle Peterson
1555 Museum Road
P.O. BOX 112150
Gainesville, FL 32611-2150
Email: kyle.peterson@ufl.edu
352-392-9584
Contact UPD