Officer
Briane L. Dennison
(505)768-2131 bdennison@cabq.gov
About Us
Welcome to the homepage of the APD Volunteer Chaplain Unit!
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As we reflect over the past four decades, we are reminded of the early beginnings, when the Albuquerque Police Volunteer Chaplain Unit grew from a proposal by a local minister, the Reverend Virgil Bonto. Reverend Bonto approached then Chief of Police Paul A. Shaver and shared the vision of having a chaplain unit for the police department.
On March 10, 1969, Chief Shaver appointed the Reverend John A. "Jack" Price as the first Chaplain Commander to oversee 35 ministers and a motor vehicle donated by a local automobile agency. In 1998, the Albuquerque Law Enforcement Building was named after Commander Price.
Today, Department Chaplains continue to serve as "ambassadors" dedicated to providing a ministry of presence, support and counsel to members of the Albuquerque Police Department, their families and the community.
Thank you for taking the time to visit our homepage!
Mission and Guiding Principles
- Provide for the support of department employees and their families.
- Provide counsel and guidance to persons in crisis in the Albuquerque community.
- Provide a great work environment by working effectively with each other.
- Apply the highest standards of excellence to providing support to those requesting assistance.
- Maintain a presence that fosters the highest ethical conduct among employees.
- Foster public confidence and support by attending civic events and being available during periods of heightened public interest.
- Contribute positively to our Department and our community.
- Recognize that the spirit of service is essential to fulfilling our mission.
News
Operation Matthew Man
Operation Matthew Man was inspired by APD Officer David Ritche's 4 year old nephew Matthew, aka Matthew Man, who has Stage IV Neuroblastoma. During Matthew's stay at the University of New Mexico Children's Hospital, he sent his uncle, Officer Ritchie, to go visit his sick friends. In continuing with Matthew's request to bring hope and encouragement to other children, the children are visited throughout the year by their "heroes" the men and women of the Albuquerque Police Department and McGruff the Crime Dog. Each child receives a coloring book, crayons and a blanket, donated by caring citizens. To view Eyewitness News 4 KOB coverage of Matthew's visit please click on this link.
Join Us
Will you answer the call? If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Police Chaplain:
Download, open, and print the following documents:
Application for Volunteer Police Chaplain
Complete the documents and return to the A.P.D. Chaplain Unit at 400 Roma NW, Rm. 101 or fax the documents to Officer Briane L. Dennison at 505-768-2134.
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