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The Oak Forest Police Department has established a police chaplain program to provide residents with spiritual guidance, counseling and comfort in times of crisis.
As part of the volunteer program, professional clergy members from various denominations are on-call 24 hours a day to assist police personnel with a variety of situations in the field, such as death investigations or notifications, lost or missing persons, serious accidents, or other major incidents. In addition to responding to crisis situations, the chaplains participate in ride-alongs, conduct station visits, and take part in special events.
The chaplains do not have police powers or authority. However, they do have identification badges to let residents know they are a part of the program.
The chaplain program is open to any ordained member of the clergy who either lives in Oak Forest or is the leader of a place of worship located in Oak Forest.
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Chaplain Rob Schoon, New Life Community Church, at 708-819-0610 or Chief Anderson at 708-687-4050, ext. 1200 or ganderson@oak-forest.org.
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