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Chaplain Rev. Nicholas Salios is proud to
serve as chaplain for Plymouth Township.
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The Rev. Dr. Nicholas Salios, retired United States Army
chaplain of twenty years and clergyman serving parishes in Delaware, New York,
New Jersey and Pennsylvania, serves as the Plymouth Township Police Department
Chaplain. Having also served in industrial chaplaincy for some years, he is a
member of the International Association of Police Chaplains. Chaplain Salios
has been a resident of Plymouth Township since 1980.
The chaplain serves many personal and spiritual needs of
the police officer, understanding he or she is constantly in the presence of
danger as well as under continuous pressure and stress. He makes every effort
to be available, listening to the problems and concerns within the department,
ready to share in the grief, sorrow, and joys of everyday life of those
individuals and the group as a whole. With this comes the opportunity to
respect those he serves, regardless of profound differences in race, economic
status, or religious faith.
Often opportunities to lend support come as the chaplain
rides frequently with officers on patrol, creating a relationship so that
officers feel free to turn to him for counsel at any time. Supportive in any
situation or event, the chaplain comes to those who need him with openness,
without judgment, and cares for them until the crisis moment is over.
The chaplain maintains his schedule with the Chief of
Police, connecting to officers, the community they serve, their families, when
confined at home or in the hospital. He is also available to them, upon
request, to conduct weddings, memorial services, funerals, and other special
events.
LORD, I ask for courage
Courage to face and
conquer my own fears ...
Courage to take me where others will not go
...
I ask for strength
Strength of body to protect others,
and strength of spirit to lead others ...
I ask for dedication
Dedication to my job, to do it well
Dedication to my community
To keep it safe ...
And please, LORD, through it all,
Be at my side ...
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