McPherson Will Continue Police Chaplain Program
Associated Press - Tue 11:19 AM 12/11/2012
The Freedom From Religion Foundation notified McPherson city officials that it had received a complaint about the program, saying it violates the separation of church and state.
McPherson city officials say they plan to continue a police chaplaincy program despite a complaint from a national group that it violates the constitutional requirement for separation of church and state.
Mayor Thomas Brown said Monday that discussions with the city's attorney led him to believe the program is constitutional.
The city was contacted last week by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. The Wisconsin-based group said a McPherson resident
complained about the program.
McPherson officials say chaplains will be allowed to offer counseling to officers and be present when families are notified of tragedies. The program has not yet begun. Brown says the city will consider some of the issues raised by the foundation to be sure it complies with the law.
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Associated Press information from: The Hutchinson News
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ksfarmdude
Tuesday 11 December 2012 11:32 Report this comment
thats great glad they have the backbone to tell that group to mind their Damn business too bad the town of Buhler didn't have the balls too tell'em too
pops67401
Tuesday 11 December 2012 15:15 Report this comment
I too am happy to see them carry forward with this. Police are on the scene of many traumatic events and someone that is trained and has compassion along with them can be a great service...religion aside members of the clergy are very consoling and empathetic people
lawabider
Tuesday 11 December 2012 16:18 Report this comment
why didnt the complainer complain himself to the authorities?
jimdingo
Tuesday 11 December 2012 19:23 Report this comment
Good for the City of McPherson and the chaplains for carrying on. There are too many people offended by so little. P@#s on em.