Chaplaincy Unit

Sheriff Chaplains provide comfort and support for victims of tragedies or crimes such as, but not limited to, traffic accidents, homicides, suicides, attempted suicides, death of child, natural disasters, domestic violence, loss of home due to fire, runaways, child/elder abuse, sexual assault, natural death, drowning, industrial accidents, or missing persons.

Chaplains attend Duty Watch briefings, and ride along with deputies on patrol as they take calls for service. Chaplains are also present in several venues such as: courts, dispatch, and special units such as Multi-Agency Gang Enforcement Consortium (M.A.G.E.C.), Boating, Search and Rescue, Air Support Unit, and others. They support Correctional Officers and Sheriff's Office staff in the Fresno County Adult Detention Facilities.

Community Service Chaplains serve as liaisons with other clergy in the community and are often guest speakers at events. Community Service Chaplains meet with community leaders, clubs, service organizations, and with advocates for the needy, displaced, and homeless to ensure quality of life for all. Their goal is to discover community service needs.