NLEOMF to host “Serving Those Who Serve” virtual forum on integrating police chaplaincy into law enforcement

WHAT: The National Law Enforcement Museum will present “Serving Those Who Serve: Integrating Police Chaplaincy into Law Enforcement,” a virtual panel discussion that will focus on the role of police chaplains in supporting law enforcement personnel, families and agencies. The event is sponsored by T‑Mobile for Government.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time

WHERE: Virtual attendance — event will be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook

WHO:

Moderator: Matthew Garcia, Deputy Director of OSW Programs, NLEOMF

Presenters:

Rabbi Cary Friedman, Associate Director, Law Enforcement Survival Institute
Reverend Eric Skidmore, Chaplain and Founder, South Carolina Law Enforcement Assistance Program
Chaplain Chuck Price, Law Enforcement Chaplain and Trainer

WHY: This virtual forum will explain the role and value of police chaplaincy in supporting law enforcement personnel, agency wellness initiatives and community engagement. Law enforcement professionals face frequent exposure to traumatic events, stress and moral challenges; chaplains provide trained, confidential support that helps officers process grief and stress and maintain resilience. The program will provide practical guidance for agencies seeking to launch or strengthen chaplaincy programs and highlight how these programs contribute to officer wellness, departmental effectiveness and community trust.

MORE INFO: https://nleomf.org/event/serving-those-who-serve-integrating-police-chaplaincy

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund

Established in 1984, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the fallen, telling the story of American law enforcement and making it safer for those who serve. The first pillar of this mission, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., honors the names of all of the 24,412 (and counting) officers who have died in the line of duty to date throughout U.S. history. Additionally, NLEOMF maintains and publishes comprehensive details on the circumstances surrounding official line-of-duty deaths. The Officer Safety and Wellness pillar uses that data, coupled with best-practice program models, to produce programming directed at solutions to improve survivability and enhance wellness. NLEOMF’s third pillar, the National Law Enforcement Museum (LawEnforcementMuseum.org) is committed to preserving the history of American law enforcement and sharing the experiences of service and sacrifice for generations to come.

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