Chaplain Program

Program Overview | Who We Are | What We Do | How to Reach Us

Program Overview

This program was created in 1998 to provide all Department employees' confidential counseling on personal, spiritual and/or family matters. The Chaplains visit sick or injured Department employees at home or in the hospital, and assist the Troopers in making death notifications. The truly wonderful thing about our Chaplains is that they genuinely care about each and every one of us. The Lead Chaplain, Raisa Martinez, presented the following opening prayer at our 2001 Retirement ceremony. Her words of encouragement and recognition made all those present feel a sense of accomplishment for their years of personal sacrifice in serving the citizens of Louisiana.

Almighty God, our Creator and Redeemer,
It is a privilege to stand before these men and women whose dedication to their calling makes our State the best place to live and raise our families. Remind them daily that they are the standard You have raised to stem the tide of evil, and surround them with Your protection.
I ask for Your continued blessings upon all of them, and especially upon those who are retiring from the front lines today. Reassure them, Father, that their sacrifice and their dedication lives on as others follow their example. Strengthen them and encourage them during this time of transition in their lives and fill them with Your peace; through Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Who We Are

Your State Police Chaplains:

Have been appointed by the Superintendent and are supervised by the Troop Commander
Are duly ordained ministers affiliated with recognized religious denominations, with at least three years experience in the ministry
Have a specialized interest in law enforcement
Are proficient in crisis intervention and management
Are familiar with medical, psychiatric, and other resources in the community
Are approved by their denominational supervisors to serve law enforcement in chaplainry
Are involved in training programs specifically designed for law enforcement

TROOP A	Chaplain David Womack (Region I Coordinator)
TROOP B	Father Adrian Hall Chaplain Lee Rutledge
TROOP C	Father Joe Pilola
TROOP D	Father Scott Desormeaux Chaplain Danny Miller
TROOP E	Father Joe Montalbano Father Louis Sklar Chaplain Bob Braly (Region II Coordinator)
TROOP F	Chaplain Steve Fowler Chaplain Bill Robertson Chaplain Dennis Mitchell Chaplain Billy Minyard Father Joseph Robert Inzina
TROOP G	Msgr. Earl Provenza Chaplain Jay Valentine Chaplain Tim Kelley
TROOP I	Chaplain Raisa Martinez (State Director) Father Ted Broussard Chaplain Jimmy Broussard
TROOP L	Chaplain Randall Fish

What We Do

We are available:

Free of charge for all services rendered
Confidentially to all department employees and their families
For personal, spiritual, and/or family counseling to all department employees
To visit sick or injured employees of the department at home or in the hospital
To make, or assist in making death notifications
To provide support and/or assistance to victims
To provide support and/or assistance in suicide incidents
To serve as liaison with other clergy and religious organizations in the community
For worship and/or ceremonial occasions on behalf of the department
To teach officers in areas such as Stress Management, Ethics, Family Life, Pre-retirement courses
Serve on the Crisis Response Team
To answer religious questions
To serve on review boards, award boards, and other committees

How to Reach Us

We may be contacted:

Directly by any department employee
On behalf of any department employee by his/her supervisor
By any employee's family members through State Police Communications
Directly by all other law enforcement agencies
Directly by citizens of the community