[Adopted 3-14-2000 by Ord. No. 987-00]
The Township Council of the Township of Brick may appoint one or more Chaplains to the Police Department. Any person appointed shall be a clergyman in good standing in the religious body in which he was ordained. Said Chaplain shall become a member of the Township Police Department.
A. 
The office of Chaplain is to be of service to the Chief of Police, officers, patrolmen, their families and the residents of the Township of Brick.
B. 
The Chaplain is a staff assistant to the Chief and may be consulted for any purpose by the Chief or supervisory people. It is understood that all communications with the Chaplain whether of a personal or professional nature by members of the Police Department will be held in confidence.
C. 
The Chaplain shall be a sworn officer of the Police Department of the Township of Brick but is foremost a duly ordained minister and an experienced representative of his or her denomination. It shall be the responsibility of the Police Department to provide the Chaplain with necessary insurance, uniforms and equipment.
D. 
The Chaplain is considered a staff assistant to the Chief of Police and is authorized to act in his name where the presence of police officers requires the assistance of the Chaplain. When on duty, the Chaplain shall be properly distinguished by his insignia and identification and shall conduct himself in a manner becoming his role and denomination.
A. 
The Chaplain is requested to perform the following duties, and such other duties that may be requested by the Chief of Police:
(1) 
Assist Police Department officials in making notifications to families receiving serious injury or upon death.
(2) 
When an officer is seriously injured or killed on duty, respond to the hospital on request and work with the hospital staff and hospital chaplain according to common ethical courtesies.
(3) 
Visit sick or injured police personnel at home or in the hospital.
(4) 
Attend and participate in funerals of active as well as retired members of the Police Department.
(5) 
Counsel officers with personal problems.
(6) 
Conduct memorial services.
(7) 
Participate in in-service training programs.
(8) 
Attend departmental graduations, promotions, award ceremonies and other invocations and benedictions.
(9) 
Assist in programs and plans for youthful offenders.
(10) 
Assist in improving public relations.
(11) 
Notify, as soon as possible, an involved person's clergyman in case of a death or serious accident.
(12) 
Make proper referrals in unique cases which need specialized attention.
B. 
The Chaplain shall also produce monthly reports detailing his activities and a yearly report to be submitted to the Chief of Police, the Mayor and the Township Council.
C. 
The Chaplain should meet on a regular basis with the Chief of Police and superior officers for the purpose of ongoing evaluation, developing programs and discussion of the departmental morale.
The Chaplain should have a working knowledge of the duties of law enforcement officers and shall keep abreast of new procedures and be willing to attend training sessions and programs. In addition, the Chaplain shall comply with the following procedures:
A. 
The Chaplain shall conform to all police procedures and department regulations insofar as applicable.
B. 
The Chaplain shall be on telephone call to the Chief of Police, Department members and dispatchers.
C. 
The Chaplain shall not publicly comment on any law enforcement officer, department official or department policy or action.
D. 
The Chaplain shall not release any information to the public without the approval of the Chief of Police and the person or officers involved.