On Aug. 21st, 11 volunteers graduated from Pinal County Sheriff’s Office 45-hour basic training for Victim Services, Chaplains and the PCSO Critical Incident Stress Management Team. The training was hosted by Calvary Chapel in Casa Grande. The volunteers will assist victims of crime and support law enforcement.
Victim Services volunteers are on-call to provide aid, comfort, assistance and resources to victims/witnesses of crime, as well as to citizens who experience a crisis due to a traumatic event, death or disaster. Chaplains are highly trained, skilled clergy who provide emotional and spiritual support to victims, families, witnesses, sworn deputies, civilian employees and volunteers. The PCSO CISM Team is comprised of Sheriff’s Office employees who are trained to respond to one-on-one or group debriefing and support office staff.