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Respondents were asked to identify any other appropriate faith models that the
police could consider. Some respondents highlighted that local churches or faith
groups could be better utilised, and leaders from faiths other than Christianity could
be called upon. On a practical note it was proposed that ministry could be expanded
to provide major incident support and specialist services such as drug rehabilitation,
that already exist within some faith communities. Care for families was also identified
as an area of development. It was suggested that the ministry skills of those serving
with the constabulary could be put to better use, and that lay ministers and teams
from within and without the organisation could be considered. In this regard it was felt
that the CPA’s role could be expanded to perform ministry. In terms of existing
chaplaincy arrangements the military model was put forward as a means of
developing ministry within the service.

Question 23 - Are you involved in, or have you been trained in any faith
ministry outside of the police service? – See Figure 15

Question 24 - Have your skills in ministry ever been identified within the police
service? – See Figure 15

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23. Are you involved in, or 24. Have your skills in ministry
have you been trained in any ever been identified within
faith ministry outside of the the police service?
police service?

In relation to question 23, respondents were asked to identify which forms of faith
ministry they had been involved in. Responses were varied and ministries included:
Full training for ordination within the Church of England. Lay preaching, worship
leadership, pastoral care and visiting ministry. Youth ministry, bible studies,
training/overseas development work, prayer ministry, and children’s faith group were
identified. Church leadership, church re-purposing and some theological training
were also highlighted.

In relation to question 24, respondents were asked to provide examples of where
their ministry skills had been identified within the police service. Given the few
positive responses to the question there were limited examples. Those that were
given included; Being active within the Christian Police Association, being asked to
speak to colleagues when concerns about them had surfaced, and assisting with