Feb. 18 marked the inauguration of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office of crisis chaplain ride-along program.

The Crisis Chaplaincy Care (CCC) of Harris County has always felt that the best way to handle crisis events is to have chaplains involved on a day-to-day basis instead of waiting for a major event.

Any properly credentialed crisis chaplain with any recognized chaplain group can apply to ride. Crisis chaplains wishing to apply should contact Deputy Wayne Heintze at 713-755-5903 or Wayen.Heintze@sheriff.hctx.net.

The next crisis chaplain training will be on March 18 and 19 at the Harris County Fire and Sheriff’s Academy in Humble.

For additional information, go to wwwHarrisCountyCitizenCorps.com under Volunteer Training & Opportunities.