If an officer or employee isn’t feeling their best, they can’t provide the best service to our community. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing our employees the best physical, mental, and spiritual care available.

For our employees who want it, one of our resources is our Chaplaincy Unit, a team redesigned by Sheriff T.K. Waters. This two-person team, Pastor Cory McDonald and Chaplain Greg Farah, offer spiritual counseling and support to every employee who needs it. They ride with our officers, pray with our recruit classes, and offer a range of other services. They also work with partners throughout the community to support a variety of faiths and beliefs.

In this episode of Inside JSO, we’re sitting down with Sheriff Waters and our agency chaplains to talk more about the importance of our Chaplaincy Unit. You can find the full episode on our YouTube channel or on your favorite podcast platform.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Introduction

1:00 The Importance of the Chaplaincy Unit

2:43 Transitioning from Officer to Chaplain

7:41 Why does this type of service matter?

10:55 What is the progression of this unit in our agency?

12:23 Chaplaincy Unit Success Stories

19:15 How important is faith as a law enforcement officer?

25:20 What’s the message to our employees?

28:35 Conclusion