CHAPLAINS Front Row Reverend Loren Olson Parish Nurse Nancy Deetz Back Row Reverend Brent Carlson What is the role of a Chaplain? •
To serve Owatonna Police Department members and the
community with non-denominational spiritual care;
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To provide assistance to police staff giving next of kin death
notifications;
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To provide confidential services to officers and their families
involved in critical incidents;
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To attend and present at city council and officer swearing-in ceremonies; and,
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To join officers on frequent ride-alongs.
2019 POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR On May 9th, the Moonlighter Exchange Club honored their selection for the Owatonna Police Officer of the Year—Sergeant Josh Sorensen. Josh is a 15-year veteran of the department currently serving as a patrol sergeant. Josh is also defensive tactics supervisor and firearms instructor and was previously assigned as a detective and school resource officer.
Chaplains, Police Officer of the Year
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