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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF POLICE

CHAPLAINS

B04 – Ceremonies and Events

B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

PRESENTED BY:Todd Pynch

Executive ChaplainCrisis Chaplaincy Services

387 Court St. NE Salem, OR 97301503-763-8522 (Office) ~ 503-932-1314 (Cell)

[email protected] (email)www.ccschaplain.com (website)


COURSE OVERVIEW

1. We will discuss the need for law enforcement ceremonies and events.

2. We will discuss the different types of law enforcement ceremonies and events.

3. We will discuss how to create and plan for law enforcement ceremonies and events.


COURSE OVERVIEW

4. We will discuss the different types of law enforcement funerals and memorial services.

5. We will discuss how to deal with the suicide of a law enforcement officer.

6. We will discuss how to plan and hold a law enforcement recognition service.

7. We will discuss how to pray in public ceremonies and events.


INTRODUCTION A. The Need For Ceremonies & Events

1. To honor the lives and work of police officers.

2. To aid in the grief process for families of police officers.

3. To draw public attention to the work and dedication of police officers.

4. To allow the community to express appreciation to police officers and their families.


INTRODUCTION A. The Need For Ceremonies & Events

5. To give positive visibility to police officers and law enforcement agencies.


INTRODUCTION B. Examples of Ceremonies

1. Line of Duty Death Funeral Service2. Active Duty Funeral Service3. Off Duty Funeral Service4. Retired Officer Funeral Service5. K-9 Memorial Service6. Law Enforcement Recognition Service7. Awards Ceremony


INTRODUCTION B. Examples of Ceremonies

8. Promotion Ceremony9. Building Dedication Ceremony10. Equipment Dedication Ceremony11. A Candlelight/Prayer Vigil


HOW TO CREATE AND PLAN CEREMONIES AND EVENTS: A. Determine The Type of Event

1. Is it an incident specific event?2. Is it a regular occurrence event?3. Is it an annual event?4. Appropriate planning must match the

type of event you are having.


HOW TO CREATE AND PLAN CEREMONIES AND EVENTS:

B. Who Should Be Involved in Planning

1. You will need assistance! You cannot do this alone.

2. Start planning immediately – especially with LODD’s.

3. Seek support from area law enforcement chaplains and clergy.

4. Check to see if there is a State team already organized.



B. Who Should Be Involved in Planning

5. Involve key personnel from the agency you are serving.



C. Planning the Event

1. Form a planning team & schedule meetings.

2. Make a checklist of all aspects of the event.

3. Review & update the checklist at every meeting.

4. Make regular reports to the involved agency.

5. After the event gather feedback for future planning.



C. Planning the Event

6. Have your planning team do an evaluation.a) What worked well?b) What did not work well?c) How can we improve?d) What changes need to be made to the

format of the ceremony?


FUNERAL/MEMORIAL SERVICES:

A. Line of Duty Death1. Seek guidance from your department

policies or manual.2. Be a chaplain!

a) Support the family in their grief.b) Support the surviving officers of the

agency.c) Maintain a constant ministry of

presence.d) Assist the family’s clergy (if any) if they

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A. Line of Duty Death2. Be a chaplain!

e) Be a liaison with clergy in the community.



A. Line of Duty Death3. Help bring balance to the service:

a) Religious & denominational rituals are respected.

b) Law enforcement traditions are respected.c) Community involvement/needs are

respected.



A. Line of Duty Death4. Address the critical elements of the

service:a) Do you have a venue large enough?b) Do you have an Honor Guard?c) Do you have a bagpiper?d) Do you have a trumpet player?e) Do you have a rifle team?f) Is your sound system adequate?g) Will you videotape the service?



A. Line of Duty Death4. Address the critical elements of the

service:h) What is the seating arrangement?i) Will dignitaries be allowed to speak?j) Will dignitaries be allowed to visit with the

family?k) Will the media be allowed to attend?

5. Make certain that the family’s wishes are respected at all times.



A. Line of Duty Death6. Don’t take advantage of the situation

just to proselytize.



B. Active Duty1. Determine your department’s policy

about active duty deaths.2. Know what the customs of your State

dictate.3. These are often handled very similar to

LODD’sa) Full Honor Guardb) Buglerc) Bagpipes



B. Active Duty3. These are often handled very similar to

LODD’sd) Flag presentatione) May include rifle team

4. These services tend to be large so plan accordingly.



C. Off Duty1. Determine your department’s policy

about off duty deaths.2. Know the customs of your State.3. Be careful of precedent setting.4. Usually contain some of the elements of

an honors service.a) Small Honor Guard detailb) Bugler



C. Off Duty4. Usually contain some of the elements of

an honors service.c) Bagpipesd) Flag presentatione) Often do not include rifle team



D. Suicide1. Determine your department’s policy

about suicides.2. Know the religious traditions of the

family.3. Be a liaison between the family and the

department.4. Be very aware of others who are

at risk.



E. Retired Personnel1. Does their department have a policy?2. Know whether or not they can be buried

in their uniform.3. Make sure to recognize their years of

service.4. May or may not include an Honor Guard.5. May or may not include other law

enforcement traditions.



E. Retired Personnel6. Try very hard to honor the wishes of the

family.



F. K-9 Services1. Follow your department policy.2. Recognize the valuable contribution of

the dog.3. Recognize the loss to their human

partner.4. Could have potential impact on

community due to familiarity of dog.


L.E. RECOGNITION SERVICE A. Their Purpose:

1. To honor law enforcement officers who have died during the past year.

2. To aid families who have lost an officer in their grieving process.

3. To draw positive attention to the work of law enforcement.

4. To allow the public to show their appreciation to police officers.


L.E. RECOGNITION SERVICE A. Their Purpose:

5. To remind the public of the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers and their families.


L.E. RECOGNITION SERVICE B. Their Names:

1. Police Memorial Service2. Peace Officers Memorial Service3. Law Enforcement Memorial Service4. Law Enforcement Appreciation Day5. Whatever is deemed appropriate.


L.E. RECOGNITION SERVICE C. Who Should Be Involved:

1. Local Law Enforcement2. County Law Enforcement3. State Law Enforcement4. Federal Law Enforcement


L.E. RECOGNITION SERVICE D. When to Have the Service:

1. During Police Memorial Week – the week of May 15th.

2. In December in connection with COPS Project Blue Light.

3. When appropriate for your agency.4. When scheduled by a local

community group or church.


L.E. RECOGNITION SERVICE E. Where to Have the Service:

1. In a sponsoring local church.2. In a public park.3. At a fairgrounds facility.4. Just make sure the location is big

enough to accommodate the size of the crowd.


L.E. RECOGNITION SERVICE F. Elements of the Service:

1. Musica) Bagpiper?b) Ensemble from church or communityc) Law enforcement choird) Instrumental musice) Patriotic music



2. Speakera) Local TV/Radio personalityb) Local, State or Federal law enforcement

leader c) Politiciand) Pastor or Clergye) Professional Speaker



3. Dignitariesa) Local, State & Federal law enforcement

officials.b) Political leadersc) District Attorneyd) Judgese) Have reserved seating for themf) Determine in advance if they are going

to speak & for how long.



4. Law Enforcement Members & Familiesa) The families of fallen officers.b) Active law enforcement & their families.c) Retired law enforcement & their families.



4. Ceremonial Elements of the Servicea) Presentation of Colorsb) National Anthem or Pledge of Allegiancec) A Roll Call of Fallen Officersd) A Memorial Wreath – can be blank or

completee) Individual flowers for Fallen Officer familiesf) Escorting of Familiesg) Playing of Tapsh) Playing of Amazing GraceB04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

OTHER CEREMONIESA. Agency Specific:

1. Swearing In Ceremonies2. Promotion Ceremonies3. Awards Ceremonies4. Building Dedications5. Equipment Dedications6. Retirement Ceremonies7. Any event that can bring positive

attention to the agency.


OTHER CEREMONIESB. Needs Based:

1. Weddings2. Funerals3. Baptisms or Baby Dedications4. Blessing of a New Home


OTHER CEREMONIESC. Public Prayers:

1. Pray with sincerity – make sure your prayer is meaningful.

2. Pray without compromise – you don’t have to set aside your personal beliefs.

3. Pray with sensitivity – take into consideration people of other faiths.


FURTHER CONTACT:Todd Pynch

Executive ChaplainCrisis Chaplaincy Services

387 Court St. NE Salem, OR 97301503-763-8522 (Office) ~ 503-932-1314 (Cell)

[email protected] (email)www.ccschaplain.com (website)


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