The Salvation Army Vision of TSACP Bringing citizens, police officers and members of all beliefs together to build relationships and safe neighborhoods; identify root causes that shatter lives, and to provide assistance to empower individuals to make changes in their lives. To provide emotional and spiritual support to those affected by an event in Milwaukee, WI, which determined by the Milwaukee Police Dept., warrants this support. Faith Based Community Teams will be implemented for community outreach to promote strong neighborhoods.
For more information please contact Tom Thuecks The Salvation Army 11315 W. Watertown Plank Rd. Wauwatosa, WI 53226 414-302-4300
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 human needs in His name without discrimination .
The Milwaukee Police Department, in partnership with the community, will create and maintain neighborhoods capable of sustaining civic life. We commit to reducing the levels of crime, fear, and disorder through community-based, problem-oriented, and data-driven policing.
Chaplaincy Program Milwaukee
CHAPLAIN REQUIREMENTS
The Purpose
The Salvation Army is committed to provide emotional and spiritual care/ support to those that have been
determines the need. Situations happen that challenge individuals,
Citizens, police officers and members of all beliefs working together to build
program and be able to respond to an
Milwaukee Chief of Police or his
event at all hours of the day/night.
designee, Shift Commander or TSACP Coordinator.
Chaplains are not law enforcement
Conduct themselves professionally
enforcement authority or arrest power.
and perform their duties in
Chaplains only have rights as citizens in
accordance with The Salvation Army
accordance with provisions under
mission statement and this policy at
federal and state laws.
all times.
Must be certified through The Salvation
Must sign a Confidentiality Agreement and a Waiver of Liability for their functions and duties.
Must be issued and in possession of an official TSACP identification card while
Program (TSACP) was developed.
All contact with the public or police personnel shall be authorized by the
Army Chaplaincy Program.
care and support. For these reasons The Salvation Army Chaplaincy
voluntary/unpaid commitment to the
officers and therefore possess NO law
affected by an incident where MPD
families and communities that require
Must be able to make a 2 year
Failure to abide by this policy will
acting in the official capacity of a
result in dismissal from The
chaplain.
Salvation Army Chaplaincy
Must be free of any felony convictions
Program.
and pass a background inspection as
relationships with people to foster safe neighborhoods.
directed by The Salvation Army.
Must possess a valid driver’s license in the State of Wisconsin.
Shall not interfere with police department members in the performance of their duties, and shall strictly obey all directions given by Milwaukee Chief of Police or his designee, police supervisors, police officers, Shift Commander, TSACP Coordinator and Head Chaplain.
Training Requirements Police Academy Training—32 hours Introduction to The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (On-line) FEMA IS100, IS200, IS700 and IS800 (On-line) Spiritual & Psychological First Aid—14 hrs Grief Following Trauma—14 hours