A multi-agency group is working hard to keep Wrexham safe during the busy festive period. Christmas and New Year sees an increase in the number of people enjoying the city’s night-time economy, with Christmas parties and friends heading out to celebrate. However behind the scenes there are teams working to make sure that everyone enjoys […]
Posted: Sat 6th Mar 2021
New police chaplain appointed to provide a “listening ear” forged his skills in South African politics
A new multi-faith chaplain appointed by North Wales Police to provide a ‘listening ear’ and support to officers and staff has made a long and interesting journey to our part of the world which more than qualifies him to administer pastoral care.
Laurie Searle is a familiar face in Wrexham, having been a Street Pastor for nearly four years.
He co-ordinates the work of the team which was set up in 2006 alongside the council, police and the Night Safe team to make the town centre a safe place for people to enjoy and to offer assistance to people who might be at risk.
NORTH Wales Police have welcomed four new chaplains who will provide a ‘listening ear’ and additional support for officers, staff and volunteers. Chief Officers, the Workforce Representation Team, alongside the Citizens in Policing Team have been focusing on the development of additional multi-faith volunteer chaplains, to help provide pastoral and spiritual care for the police service in an increasingly challenging time. Policing can be a demanding and difficult role, particularly as so many of the things that officers and staff deal with are of a sensitive nature which means they are often unable to discuss what they do with even their nearest and dearest.