The Salvation Army Milwaukee Police Chaplaincy Program
PROGRAM STATS We have approx. 45 active volunteer chaplains between the three rosters, and 1 part-time paid staff person In 2016, we have had 23 call-outs in 6 of the 7 Districts In 2016 we’ve been called to 10 homicides, 2 suicides, 2 police support calls, 1 fatal accident, 1 house fire with fatality, 1 sudden infant death, 3 persons in distress Since the program’s beginning chaplains have attended 10 prayer vigils, Law Enforcement Sunday, holiday events in D4, D5, and D7, National Night Out in D7, Adopt-a-Block, Archdioceses Peace Service at All Saints, Coats for Kids & Toys for Tots distribution for The Salvation Army, Feed the Kids summer meal program, Stuff the Squad, monthly FaithBased Initiative and/or Crime & Safety meetings in their districts, and more…
For more information please contact
Rev. Alexis Twito The Salvation Army 11315 W. Watertown Plank Rd. Wauwatosa, WI 53226 414-302-4300 x2290 www.samilwaukee.org/milwaukee/ chaplaincy_program
The Salvation Army Milwaukee Police Chaplaincy Program
OUR MISSION The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet
Stuff the Squad food donation event at Pick N Save
human needs in His name without discrimination.
The Milwaukee Police Department, in partnership with the community, will
Doing the most good…
create and maintain neighborhoods capable of sustaining civic life. We commit to reducing the levels of crime, fear, and disorder through Salvation Army Toys for Tots distribution center
community-based, problem-oriented, and data-driven policing.
Updated as of 8/1/16
… in places affected by trauma and violence
THE PURPOSE
WHAT WE DO
The Salvation Army is committed
to partnering with the Milwaukee Police Department to provide emotional and spiritual care and
POLICE ROSTER
support to those that have Prayer for a Summer of Unity and Peace, District 7
A small dedicated group of chaplains who have additional training to be able to provide competent support for MPD officers and their families
This support is anonymous and available for any officer who determines they need emotional and spiritual care following an incident in the field, or other personal issues they may be facing
experienced a traumatic incident. Through our 3 volunteer rosters
COMMUNITY ROSTER
When volunteers first join our program, they are asked to volunteer 3-6 months on our Community Roster
In this capacity, our volunteers engage in community outreach and work alongside MPD for community-building initiatives
The goal of this ministry is to help build positive relationships and support community members in a pro-active way, before crime hits
of chaplains we seek to build relationships and safe neighborhoods, identify root causes of trauma that shatter lives, and to provide assistance which empowers individuals to make changes in their lives.
The objective of these volunteers is to assist officers with family and friends of crime victims, and neighbors, so that people can receive support and access to important community resources
EMERGENCY ROSTER
Chaplains on the Emergency Roster have completed training with the Salvation Army and MPD They are called to critical incidents when MPD determines emotional and spiritual care is needed; these incidents could include: homicides, suicides, severe accidents, sudden infant deaths, and persons in distress
Program Requirements Intro to The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (On-line) Spiritual & Psychological First Aid—14 hrs Police Academy Training—32 hours FEMA IS100, IS200 (On-line) Grief Following Trauma—14 hours pass Salvation Army & Milwaukee Police background checks 2 year commitment, valid driver’s license
For more information please contact
Rev. Alexis Twito The Salvation Army 11315 W. Watertown Plank Rd. Wauwatosa, WI 53226 414-302-4300 x2290 www.samilwaukee.org/milwaukee/ chaplaincy_program
The Salvation Army Milwaukee Police Chaplaincy Program
OUR MISSION The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet
Stuff the Squad food donation event at Pick N Save
human needs in His name without discrimination.
The Milwaukee Police Department, in partnership with the community, will
Doing the most good…
create and maintain neighborhoods capable of sustaining civic life. We commit to reducing the levels of crime, fear, and disorder through Salvation Army Toys for Tots distribution center
community-based, problem-oriented, and data-driven policing.
Updated as of 8/1/16
… in places affected by trauma and violence
THE PURPOSE
WHAT WE DO
The Salvation Army is committed
to partnering with the Milwaukee Police Department to provide emotional and spiritual care and
POLICE ROSTER
support to those that have Prayer for a Summer of Unity and Peace, District 7
A small dedicated group of chaplains who have additional training to be able to provide competent support for MPD officers and their families
This support is anonymous and available for any officer who determines they need emotional and spiritual care following an incident in the field, or other personal issues they may be facing
experienced a traumatic incident. Through our 3 volunteer rosters
COMMUNITY ROSTER
When volunteers first join our program, they are asked to volunteer 3-6 months on our Community Roster
In this capacity, our volunteers engage in community outreach and work alongside MPD for community-building initiatives
The goal of this ministry is to help build positive relationships and support community members in a pro-active way, before crime hits
of chaplains we seek to build relationships and safe neighborhoods, identify root causes of trauma that shatter lives, and to provide assistance which empowers individuals to make changes in their lives.
The objective of these volunteers is to assist officers with family and friends of crime victims, and neighbors, so that people can receive support and access to important community resources
EMERGENCY ROSTER
Chaplains on the Emergency Roster have completed training with the Salvation Army and MPD They are called to critical incidents when MPD determines emotional and spiritual care is needed; these incidents could include: homicides, suicides, severe accidents, sudden infant deaths, and persons in distress
Program Requirements Intro to The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (On-line) Spiritual & Psychological First Aid—14 hrs Police Academy Training—32 hours FEMA IS100, IS200 (On-line) Grief Following Trauma—14 hours pass Salvation Army & Milwaukee Police background checks 2 year commitment, valid driver’s license
