Chaplains

CHAPLAINS’ ROLE

1.    To be a "spiritual leader" open to people of various faiths, backgrounds, etc., within the Police Service.

• Provide moral, ethical, religious support to the member and families

• Celebrate, when and where possible, religious activities in the lives of the members and families

• Provide religious counseling when requested

2.    To be a "liaison" between police and community

• Offer assistance to victims of crime or mishap when requested

• Accompany the officer on "notification calls" when requested

• Be a positive role model worthy of the position held by Chaplains

• Participate, whenever possible, in the funeral rites of serving or retired members and their families

3.    To be a "support" for Police Service members and families

• Offer comfort to any member or their family who asks for assistance in a time of need caused by a critical incident, natural disaster, death or other crisis

• Assist with referrals to other persons or agencies for Service members or their family

• Attend critical incident debriefings as a support person

• Upon invitation, attend and participate at Ontario Police College graduations, Auxiliary Inspections, Awards Day, etc

• Recruit training; the Service shall provide Chaplains an opportunity to discuss their role during recruit training sessions

• Ministry Opportunities; from time to time, the Service shall provide the Chaplaincy with a registry of members who may require their attention, i.e. sick, grieving, etc.; be available to provide assistance in stressful situations if it is requested; offer assistance to officers who have been involved in a traumatic incident; upon request, visit members who are suffering from long term illnesses; be willing to make referrals to other persons or agencies; operate with strict confidentiality; notify all chaplains in the event of a death of Service officer

CHAPLAINS’ BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES

	Chaplain Brian Bevan was sworn in as a Chaplain with the Niagara Regional Police Service in April of 1988. He is a Roman Catholic Priest, ordained in June of 1982 and is presently the pastor of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Parish in the Town of Lincoln. Father Brian, who was born and raised in St. Catharines, comes from a police background . His father was a retired Superintendent with the Niagara Regional Police Service; his brother, Vince, is the Chief of Police in Ottawa-Carleton and another brother, Paul, is currently serving with the Niagara Regional Police Service. Father Brian resides in Vineland. His chaplaincy is focused on 3 District, although like all Chaplains, has responsibilities for the entire Region.
	Chaplain Jennifer Anderson is an Ordained Minister with the Free Methodist Church of Canada; Jennifer has 10+ years pastoral experience with a current involvement in creating a new church development in Niagara Falls called "The Journey". Chaplain Anderson's experience and strengths are in emotional, spiritual and physical health and is skilled in Coaching and guidance in one-on-one and group situations. She has experience dealing with critical incidents, serious illness, death and tragedy. Chaplain Anderson has extensive community involvement in the development of a charitable organization, The Hope Furniture Bank, (Executive Director) where recycling gently used furniture is taken and redistributed to families in need within the Niagara region. Chaplain Anderson completed the NRPS Auxiliary training and was sworn in May 2011. as an Auxiliary Police Officer.
	Chaplain Gerard Power is a Roman Catholic Priest with the Order of Carmelites. Chaplain Power has ministered as Parochial Vicar and Pastor of St. Patrick’s Parish, Niagara Falls since June 2002. He served as Vicar at St. Therese Parish, Cresskill, NJ, USA from 1999-2002. Chaplain Power has extensive experience ministering in Washington, DC, New Jersey and NY, with Persons Living and Dying with AIDS; Homeless Shelters; Psychiatric Center; Persons with Disabilities; and Substance Abuse Populations. Chaplain Power worked closely with police officers, firefighters, and many grieving families in NJ and NY in the aftermath of 9-11.
	Chaplain Clive Pick, an ordained Pentecostal minister with C.F.C.M. attends Forestview Community Church in Grimsby with his wife Esther. Chaplain Pick has been in ministry for 18 years, and six years ago, with his wife, he followed a call to Canada, to serve the Province of Ontario. Chaplin Pick has experience with critical incidents, from both a policing, and from a pastoral perspective. He has been trained in critical debriefing and dept management.  He also hosted a TV program in the U.K. for 9 years called Money Matters.  Chaplain Pick was an auxiliary Police Officer for 26 years in England, which included 7 years with the Canine Section. Chaplain Pick resigned from the auxiliary’s, at the rank of Inspector, when he felt the call to Ministry.  Chaplain Pick focuses his chaplaincy in number 8 District and Cushman Road, although like all chaplains, he has responsibilities for the entire Region.
	Chaplain Gary Screaton Page is a current member and former Sr. Pastor of First Baptist Church-Fort Erie. He has a B.A. in Psychology, an M.Ed. in Sociology of Education, and a Ph.D. in Counselling. Dr. Page has many years of counselling and teaching experience. He has authored several books and written numerous articles on parenting as well as written for educational publications. Pastor Page also has radio and television experience. He is a Registered Psychotherapist and holds certificates in Christian Marriage Counselling, Christian Pastoral Counselling, and Christian Social Work. Chaplain Page has worked with police in the past and is on the Board of Jericho House Youth Leadership, Justice, and Spirituality Centre located in Wainfleet, ON.