Chaplain

Church security is once again at the center of a growing national debate after California’s largest police union reportedly advised retired officers not to participate in organized church security teams....

As a culture, those of us blessed to be living in the United States of America are in the midst of our most intense giving season of the year. Annually,...

I propose a toast to all the men and women patrolling a beat and keeping the public safe during the Christmas season. And another toast to their families for their...

Keith Graves spent 29 years in law enforcement, and when he retired to a new state, he had no idea what the journey ahead would be like. It started when...

For all the discussion about officer wellness, resilience, mental health, and retention, one simple reality hasn’t changed: When an officer is carrying something heavy, they often turn to a chaplain...

Deputy Tobin Bolter of the Ada County Sheriff's Office in Idaho was gunned down during a traffic stop on April 20, 2024. The gunman was later tracked down and died...

Jim Bontrager is the current president of the International Conference of Police Chaplains. He is a leader par excellence and his heart for police officers and our nation is poured...

A few years ago, I was asked by the Blue Watch Foundation to develop something that could be included in a packet for new academy recruits. Within 30 minutes, I had written...

In a world that tells us we need more of everything, we’re seemingly discontent in the long run with most anything. Yet the person who lives with a spirit of...

Police Chaplain Jim Bontrager frequently brings nuggets of wisdom during difficult moments in the profession. He told Law Officer today how much he depends on God's instruction for his life...