Last night, the Pineville Police Department, alongside Mayor Bishop and the Pineville City Council, formally inducted members of the new Chaplain and Community Liaison Program: Vance Curtis, Keith Dickens, James Greer, Mark Johnson, Dale Meade and Mohammad.

These dedicated volunteers have answered the call to serve our officers, our department, and our community by providing spiritual guidance, emotional support, encouragement, and compassionate outreach during times of crisis, loss, and celebration.

As we reflected on the recent tragic event in our neighboring community of Alexandria, we were reminded just how important this program truly is. During life’s most difficult moments, people need more than a police response—they need compassion, hope, comfort, and someone willing to stand beside them. Our Chaplains and Community Liaisons will serve as a source of strength for victims, families, first responders, and our community when they need it most.

We sincerely thank Mayor Bishop for his support of this important initiative and for joining us in recognizing these outstanding individuals. We are also grateful to each of our inductees for their willingness to answer this calling. Their commitment to serving others will help strengthen the bond between the Pineville Police Department and the community we proudly serve.

Congratulations, and welcome to the Pineville Police Department family. Together, we will continue working to make Pineville a safer, stronger, and more compassionate community.