More support for officers with new KPD Chaplain program

[dropcap]F[/dropcap]or the first time in its history, the Kyle Police Department will offer a support system and in-house resource for officers and civilian staff to deal with job-related stress.

Those services are a part of Kyle Police Department’s new chaplain program, which is a resource used during a time of crisis, Police Chief Jeff Barnett said.

Other local police agencies have similar programs and Barnett said they are successful in helping officers better handle some situations they encounter.