Serving The Shield

08/31/2026

Please check out the Serving the Shield update for Aug. There is a lot going on, great trainings coming up, and a couple chaplain corner articles for encouragement.

Serving the Shield exists to guide chaplains in understanding the mission; by equipping them with knowledge, skills, and abilities to serve with confidence and excellence.

08/28/2026

The Colorado State Patrol shared an update on two troopers who were injured on Tuesday morning in a shooting.

Trooper Clark Tinan is pictured on the left, and Trooper Skylar Hoehn is pictured on the right. Trooper Hoehn remains in the hospital at this time but is "doing well," and Trooper Tinan was released from the hospital on Tuesday.

MORE: https://www.kktv.com/2026/08/25/2-colorado-state-troopers-shot-near-woodland-park-1-treated-with-serious-wounds-shelter-in-place-ordered/
📷Colorado State Patrol

08/27/2026

We will be hosting our next Essentials Chaplain Training on Oct 9-10 in Golden, CO. We would love to have you attend if you desire to continue growing and meeting other chaplains. Maybe you have considered emergency responder chaplaincy and don't know where to start or what it all means. This is a place to come discover and learn more.

Rocky Mountain Police & Fire Essentials Chaplain Training Dates | Time: Friday, October 9 1pm-8pm Saturday, October 10 9am-5pm Cost: $100 Chaplain Training Standards BCT 01 Introduction to Law Enforcement & Fire Chaplaincy BCT 02 The Law Enforcement & Fire Fami

08/26/2026

Presenting on Su***de Prevention.

Today, SAFLEO brought Building a Culture of Wellness to two cities—Chattanooga, Tennessee, hosted by the Chattanooga Police Department and North Charleston, South Carolina, hosted by the North Charleston Police Department. We are grateful for the opportunity to bring these important conversations ...

08/13/2026

Behind every SC4i session is a simple idea: First Responders shouldn't have to choose between asking for help and worrying about the cost. So we made sure they never have to.

Free counseling. No stigma. Just support.

08/10/2026

Prayers appreciated.

A crash has closed both directions of Interstate 70 near the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel.

08/08/2026

Prayers appreciated.

A shooting early on Saturday morning left an officer injured and a suspect dead in Golden.

08/07/2026

A nonverbal child with autism is back with his family after he was reported missing.

(Photo: Arvada Police Department)

07/30/2026

Check out the July update, trainings / events on the calendar, Chaplain Podcast, Chaplain Care Article, and a video from Cornerstone Counseling.

https://mailchi.mp/rmpolicechaplains/sts-news-july2026

07/29/2026

Shortly after 11 a.m. this morning, a West Metro firefighter fell and was injured during a technical rescue training exercise. The firefighter was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.