Mutual Aid Response Protocol (Revised/Approved Orange County Chiefs' of Police and Sheriff's Association - September 2005) Purpose To offer a voluntary professional religious/social ministry to the community during critical incidents and in emergency situations where a Chaplain’s specialized skills would be beneficial. Police Chaplains will also offer departmental personnel and their families, upon request, individual or family counseling and spiritual support during times of crisis or need. Definition of a Critical Incident Any crime scene, accident scene, air disaster, or hostage situation that involves large numbers of individuals who are affected physically or mentally. Request for Mutual Aid Response Watch Commander of the police agency involved activates Chaplain assistance by calling John Oros (La Habra Police Department Chaplain) at 562-631-1195 or Jeff Hetschel (Orange County Fire Authority Chaplain) at 949-872-7723. Watch Commander advises the Mutual Aid Coordinator of the scope of the incident, approximate number of victims and any other relevant information. Watch Commander advises the Mutual Aid Coordinator to have the Chaplains respond to the Command Post, police department, scene of the incident, or other agreed upon location for staging. Role of the Mutual Aid Coordinator Makes assessment of the number of Chaplains needed and from which jurisdictions. Coordinator then contacts Chaplains through established call-out procedure. Establishes central location for Chaplains to meet and receive briefing on the incident. Responsible for contacting the acting field supervisor for information on victims, relatives, police or fire personnel needing assistance. Responsible for establishing time and location for debriefing of Chaplains prior to sending them out with assignments. Dress Code – Identification Chaplains associated with the Southern California Chaplains' Association should wear windbreakers (raid jackets) or similar attire provided by their respective agency. The words “POLICE CHAPLAIN” (or "FIRE CHAPLAIN") should be displayed for easy identification. All Chaplains should have some form of identification from their respective agencies. No uniforms are to be worn by Chaplains during a mutual aid response. Documentation The Mutual Aid Coordinator will be responsible for collecting written reports from all involved Chaplains describing their involvement and assistance rendered. Chaplains may assist with follow-up at their discretion. All documented assistance should be forwarded to the Southern California Chaplains' Association President or Vice President at the earliest convenience. Copies of all reports will be forwarded to the Chief Executive of the agency involved.