Chaplains assist the departments personnel in those areas where they can offer their own expertise.

• Being called to the scene of a traumatic incident to provide comfort to victims, families of victims, and officers involved.
• Notifying next-of-kin in death or serious injury incidents.
• Offering follow-up assistance to victims of crisis.
• Offering referral or resource assistance.
• Counseling individuals and families experiencing stressful, traumatic situations.
• Training for crisis intervention.
• Presiding at funerals or other religious services as requested.
• Visiting sick or injured department employees.
• Conducting invocations at various department functions.