Police chaplains are trained clergy or lay pastors  who serve as confidential counselors, advisors, and consultants to police department employees and the public in matters relating to the clergy or the traditional functions of the clergy.

 

The Loveland Police Division  is privileged to have a highly qualified and experienced Chaplain who serves in a variety of support roles both within the agency and throughout the community.  Chaplain Bill Hounshell donate's his time to the Loveland community and the police officers who serve it.

Loveland Police Chaplains are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to:

• Counsel law enforcement personnel and their families;
• Visit sick or injured officers and departmental personnel in homes and hospitals;
• Assist with death notifications;
• Provide assistance to crime victims and their families;
• Provide training to law enforcement personnel in areas such as stress management, ethics, family life, and pre-retirement;
• Respond to major incidents and crises when their services may be required;
• Assist with suicide incidents and other personal tragedies in the community;
• Serve as the police department's liaison with other clergy in the community;
• Provide for the spiritual needs of prisoners as necessary;
• Provide guidance on issues related to religions;
• Offer prayers at special occasions such as recruit graduations, awards ceremonies, and dedications;
• Serve on review boards, award boards, and other committees as invited.

 

Police Chaplain Bill Hounshell

126 South Lebanon Road, Loveland, Ohio, 45140
513-583-3000 513-583-3011 (fax)