B01 Introduction to Law Enforcement - This course is an introduction to the law enforcement chaplaincy ministry addressing elements of scope, purpose, mission, pitfalls and wellness.
B02 Death Notification - This course will introduce strategic principles designed to prepare the chaplain to deliver a more effective death notification.
B03 Stress Management - This course assists law enforcement personnel and chaplains in recognizing and dealing with all aspects of the Stress Management, Burnout, CISM and Post Shoot Trauma.
B04 Ceremonies and Events - This course discusses the law enforcement chaplain’s involvement in various public events and ceremonies including graduations, funerals, and public prayer.
B05 Legal Liability and Confidentiality - This course will identify, define and address the legal and ethical responsibilities while serving as a chaplain and a confidant.
B06 Ethics - This course deals with moral decisions faced by law enforcement officers and chaplains alike.
B07 Responding to aCrisis Situation - This course assists the chaplain in understanding “a crisis event” and the basic responses from family and victims who experience sudden traumatic events. The course will focus on effective on-scene and post-event practical care; emotionally, physically and spiritually.
B08 Law Enforcement Family - This course describes the law enforcement family and how chaplains can minister to them.
B09 Substance Abuse - This course develops an understanding and recognition of drug and alcohol abuse and how the chaplain can minister to those within the department. Treatment possibilities are included in this course.
B10 Suicide - This course addresses practical aspects of responding to a suicide and will cover law enforcement suicide.
B11 Officer Injury or Death - This course will provide information on the proper response of a law enforcement agency to a line-of-duty death. Areas of coverage include: notification, funeral protocols, and appropriate responses of the law enforcement agency following the funeral. Protocols for defusing and debriefing will be discussed.
B12 Sensitivity and Diversity - This course offers an understanding of prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination, and cultural differences. Suggestions will be offered for easing tensions in these situations.
Basic Track Course Descriptions:
Enrichment Track Descriptions:
ICPC Credentialing Program - This course will explain in detail the process and criteria for each level of the program. Dr. Transue will explain about getting training credit from other sources, credentials vs certified, etc. He will be available throughout the RTS to answer any questions.
It's a Jungle Out There: Serving with Different Personality Types in Your Department - This course will focus on the value of personality differences and how such an understanding aids teamwork and conflict management.
Listing Skills for Chaplains - This course will be an overview of pastoral listening skills as they are used in crisis settings and in daily ministry to officers and their families.
Advanced Track Descriptions:
Creating and Maintaining a Culture of Integrity in Your Department - Regardless of the size of your department, each has an ethical "culture". The Chaplain can play a major role in the overall integrity of the department's personnel, and how the community views its police service. This course is designed to help you assess the current ethical culture, examine common pitfalls and establish an environment of honesty, integrity and accountability. This course is recommended if your department is suffering from low morale, or has experienced increasing numbers of disciplinary actions resulting from character violations.