Wellness program heals

  • Pastor John Brantley of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is one of the local faith leaders participating in the Marble Falls Police Dept. chaplain program, which will begin conducting ride-alongs with the agency. He is seen here April 26 at a remembrance ceremony for former officer Andrew Howe. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
    Pastor John Brantley of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is one of the local faith leaders participating in the Marble Falls Police Dept. chaplain program, which will begin conducting ride-alongs with the agency. He is seen here April 26 at a remembrance ceremony for former officer Andrew Howe. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
An offshoot of the response to a traumatic death of a fellow officer has evolved into a broader spirituality-based campaign to provide support for Marble Falls police and first responders. MFPD is launching ride-alongs and counseling services utilizing a chaplain program, comprised of faith leaders from local churches. “It’s not about them proselytizing, evangelizing or trying to fill seats in…

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