The Borough Commissioners of the Borough of Collingswood may
appoint one or more chaplains to the Police and Fire Departments and
the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Any persons appointed shall
be ordained members of the clergy in good standing in the religious
body from which they are selected. Said chaplain(s) shall become a
member of the Borough Police or Fire Department or the OEM upon appointment.
The chaplain shall be required to maintain a working knowledge
of the duties of law enforcement officers, firefighters and the OEM
and shall remain informed of new public safety procedures and attend
training sessions and programs. In addition, the chaplain shall comply
with the following procedures:
A. The chaplain shall conform to all police, fire and OEM procedures
and department regulations as determined to be applicable by the Chiefs.
B. The chaplain shall be available by telephone to the Chiefs of Police,
Fire and OEM, their designated representatives and department dispatchers.
C. The chaplain shall not publicly comment on any law enforcement officer,
department official or any departmental policies or actions.
D. The chaplain shall not release any information to the public without
the prior approval of the Chiefs of Police, Fire and OEM and the person
or officers involved.