B04 – Ceremonies and Events B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

387 Court St. NE Salem, OR (Office) ~ (Cell) ( ) (website) B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

1. We will discuss the need for law enforcement ceremonies and events. 2. We will discuss the different types of law enforcement ceremonies and events. 3. We will discuss how to create and plan for law enforcement ceremonies and events. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

4. We will discuss the different types of law enforcement funerals and memorial services. 5. We will discuss how to deal with the suicide of a law enforcement officer. 6. We will discuss how to plan and hold a law enforcement recognition service. 7. We will discuss how to pray in public ceremonies and events. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

1. To honor the lives and work of police officers. 2. To aid in the grief process for families of police officers. 3. To draw public attention to the work and dedication of police officers. 4. To allow the community to express appreciation to police officers and their families. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

5. To give positive visibility to police officers and law enforcement agencies. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

1. Line of Duty Death Funeral Service 2. Active Duty Funeral Service 3. Off Duty Funeral Service 4. Retired Officer Funeral Service 5. K-9 Memorial Service 6. Law Enforcement Recognition Service 7. Awards Ceremony B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

8. Promotion Ceremony 9. Building Dedication Ceremony 10. Equipment Dedication Ceremony 11. A Candlelight/Prayer Vigil B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

1. Is it an incident specific event? 2. Is it a regular occurrence event? 3. Is it an annual event? 4. Appropriate planning must match the type of event you are having. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

1. You will need assistance! You cannot do this alone. 2. Start planning immediately – especially with LODD’s. 3. Seek support from area law enforcement chaplains and clergy. 4. Check to see if there is a State team already organized. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

5. Involve key personnel from the agency you are serving. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

1. Form a planning team & schedule meetings. 2. Make a checklist of all aspects of the event. 3. Review & update the checklist at every meeting. 4. Make regular reports to the involved agency. 5. After the event gather feedback for future planning. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

6. Have your planning team do an evaluation. a) What worked well? b) What did not work well? c) How can we improve? d) What changes need to be made to the format of the ceremony? B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

1. Seek guidance from your department policies or manual. 2. Be a chaplain! a) Support the family in their grief. b) Support the surviving officers of the agency. c) Maintain a constant ministry of presence. d) Assist the family’s clergy (if any) if they are involved in the service. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

2. Be a chaplain! e) Be a liaison with clergy in the community. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

3. Help bring balance to the service: a) Religious & denominational rituals are respected. b) Law enforcement traditions are respected. c) Community involvement/needs are respected. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

4. Address the critical elements of the service: a) Do you have a venue large enough? b) Do you have an Honor Guard? c) Do you have a bagpiper? d) Do you have a trumpet player? e) Do you have a rifle team? f) Is your sound system adequate? g) Will you videotape the service? B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

4. Address the critical elements of the service: h) What is the seating arrangement? i) Will dignitaries be allowed to speak? j) Will dignitaries be allowed to visit with the family? k) Will the media be allowed to attend? 5. Make certain that the family’s wishes are respected at all times. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

6. Don’t take advantage of the situation just to proselytize. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

1. Determine your department’s policy about active duty deaths. 2. Know what the customs of your State dictate. 3. These are often handled very similar to LODD’s a) Full Honor Guard b) Bugler c) Bagpipes B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

3. These are often handled very similar to LODD’s d) Flag presentation e) May include rifle team 4. These services tend to be large so plan accordingly. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

1. Determine your department’s policy about off duty deaths. 2. Know the customs of your State. 3. Be careful of precedent setting. 4. Usually contain some of the elements of an honors service. a) Small Honor Guard detail b) Bugler B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

4. Usually contain some of the elements of an honors service. c) Bagpipes d) Flag presentation e) Often do not include rifle team B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

1. Determine your department’s policy about suicides. 2. Know the religious traditions of the family. 3. Be a liaison between the family and the department. 4. Be very aware of others who are at risk. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

1. Does their department have a policy? 2. Know whether or not they can be buried in their uniform. 3. Make sure to recognize their years of service. 4. May or may not include an Honor Guard. 5. May or may not include other law enforcement traditions. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

6. Try very hard to honor the wishes of the family. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

1. Follow your department policy. 2. Recognize the valuable contribution of the dog. 3. Recognize the loss to their human partner. 4. Could have potential impact on community due to familiarity of dog. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

1. To honor law enforcement officers who have died during the past year. 2. To aid families who have lost an officer in their grieving process. 3. To draw positive attention to the work of law enforcement. 4. To allow the public to show their appreciation to police officers. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

5. To remind the public of the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers and their families. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

1. Police Memorial Service 2. Peace Officers Memorial Service 3. Law Enforcement Memorial Service 4. Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 5. Whatever is deemed appropriate. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

1. Local Law Enforcement 2. County Law Enforcement 3. State Law Enforcement 4. Federal Law Enforcement B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

1. During Police Memorial Week – the week of May 15 th. 2. In December in connection with COPS Project Blue Light. 3. When appropriate for your agency. 4. When scheduled by a local community group or church. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

1. In a sponsoring local church. 2. In a public park. 3. At a fairgrounds facility. 4. Just make sure the location is big enough to accommodate the size of the crowd. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

1. Music a) Bagpiper? b) Ensemble from church or community c) Law enforcement choir d) Instrumental music e) Patriotic music B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

2. Speaker a) Local TV/Radio personality b) Local, State or Federal law enforcement leader c) Politician d) Pastor or Clergy e) Professional Speaker B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

3. Dignitaries a) Local, State & Federal law enforcement officials. b) Political leaders c) District Attorney d) Judges e) Have reserved seating for them f) Determine in advance if they are going to speak & for how long. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

4. Law Enforcement Members & Families a) The families of fallen officers. b) Active law enforcement & their families. c) Retired law enforcement & their families. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

4. Ceremonial Elements of the Service a) Presentation of Colors b) National Anthem or Pledge of Allegiance c) A Roll Call of Fallen Officers d) A Memorial Wreath – can be blank or complete e) Individual flowers for Fallen Officer families f) Escorting of Families g) Playing of Taps h) Playing of Amazing Grace B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

1. Swearing In Ceremonies 2. Promotion Ceremonies 3. Awards Ceremonies 4. Building Dedications 5. Equipment Dedications 6. Retirement Ceremonies 7. Any event that can bring positive attention to the agency. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

1. Weddings 2. Funerals 3. Baptisms or Baby Dedications 4. Blessing of a New Home B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

1. Pray with sincerity – make sure your prayer is meaningful. 2. Pray without compromise – you don’t have to set aside your personal beliefs. 3. Pray with sensitivity – take into consideration people of other faiths. B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014

387 Court St. NE Salem, OR (Office) ~ (Cell) ( ) (website) B04 - Ceremonies and Events – Region 2 Training Seminar – January 2014