Chaplains

Police chaplains support our employees and members of the community.

Helping police and the community

Our team of trained, professional chaplains reflects the diverse cultures and faiths of our employees and community members.

Our role is to:

  • Strengthen police-community relationships within the precinct we serve
  • Provide spiritual care and support to police employees and community members

Our primary responsibilities are to:

  • Provide proactive care during daily activities, including:
    • Precinct roll call
    • Chaplain precinct time
    • Officer ride-alongs
    • Department meetings and ceremonies
    • Neighborhood meetings
    • Community events, celebrations and outreach activities 
  • Provide reactive care during time of crisis, including:
    • Death and critical injury scenes
    • Major crime scenes
    • Traumatized victim situations
    • Faith community calls
    • Personal care and support for MPD staff
    • Any situation where a chaplain’s calm and non-anxious presence would be helpful

Contact us for more information or support

 

Police chaplain in a meeting.

1st Precinct

Pastor Scott Brekke 

Chaplain Program

Minneapolis Police Department

Email Scott Brekke

Phone

763-300-3454

Pastor Dave Engman

Chaplain Program

Minneapolis Police Department

Email Dave Engman

Phone

952-250-8752

 

Assistant Imam Nasir Hamza

Chaplain Program

Minneapolis Police Department

Email Imam Nasir Hamza

Phone

612-226-3656

Pastor Mike Lynch

Chaplain Program 

Minneapolis Police Department

Email Mike Lynch

Phone

612-282-2222

 

2nd Precinct

Pastor Brett Miller

Chaplain Program

Minneapolis Police Department

Email Brett Miller

Phone

612-518-1280

 

3rd Precinct

Pastor Scott Brekke 

Chaplain Program

Minneapolis Police Department

Email Scott Brekke

Phone

763-300-3454

Reverend Charles Graham

Chaplain Program

Minneapolis Police Department

Email Charles Graham

Phone

612-267-5878

 

Assistant Imam Nasir Hamza

Chaplain Program

Minneapolis Police Department

Email Imam Nasir Hamza

Phone

612-226-3656

Pastor Dave Larson

Chaplain Program

Minneapolis Police Department

Email Dave Larson

Phone

612-232-8134

 

4th Precinct

Father Terry Hayes 

Chaplain Program

Minneapolis Police Department

Email Terry Hayes

Phone

612-490-3128

 

Reverend Linda Koelman

Chaplain Program

Minneapolis Police Department

Email Linda Koelman

Phone 

612-598-7743

 

Pastor Roxy Lynch 

Chaplain Program

Minneapolis Police Department

Email Roxy Lynch

Phone

612-282-1505

Associate Pastor Nathaniel Orr

Chaplain Program

Minneapolis Police Department

Email Nathaniel Orr

Phone 

612-716-4747

 

5th Precinct

Reverend Joan Austin 

Chaplain Program

Minneapolis Police Department

Email Joan Austin

Phone

952-239-5498

 

Deacon Carl Valdez

Chaplain Program

Minneapolis Police Department

Email Carl Valdez

Phone 

612-209-3532

 

Contact us

Sergeant Jason Andersen

Chaplain Coordinator

Minneapolis Police Department

Email Sergeant Jason Andersen

Phone

612-401-2028