New Mexico Law Enforcement Chaplaincy

Building & Equipping Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Programs

Training and supporting chaplains who care for those who serve — throughout New Mexico.

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NMLEA Accredited

Training approved by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy

Who We Are

New Mexico First Chaplains

New Mexico First Chaplains exists to assist law enforcement agencies in establishing and strengthening chaplaincy programs that support officers, staff, and their families.

NMFC provides training, guidance, and support for chaplains serving the law enforcement community throughout New Mexico — helping departments build resilient, well-equipped chaplain units grounded in professional and ethical standards.

Our mission is to equip chaplains who stand alongside those who serve — offering presence, support, and care when it matters most.

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What We Offer

How NMFC Serves Agencies

Three areas of focused support for New Mexico law enforcement departments.

Chaplain Training

The NMFC Basic Law Enforcement Chaplain Training — 16 hours of NMLEA-approved foundational instruction for chaplains serving law enforcement agencies across New Mexico.

Program Development

Guidance and hands-on assistance for agencies interested in establishing a formal chaplain unit — from structure and policy to recruitment and deployment.

Officer & Family Support

Encouraging emotional and spiritual resilience within the law enforcement community — supporting officers and their families through challenging moments and critical incidents.

NMLEA-Approved Course

Basic Law Enforcement Chaplain Training

Approved by NMLEA

This course provides foundational training for individuals serving or preparing to serve as law enforcement chaplains. The training equips chaplains with the knowledge, ethical framework, and practical skills necessary to support officers, departments, and their families.

16

Hours of Instruction

10

Course Modules

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Statewide Service

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01The Origins and History of Chaplaincy
02Starting Your Journey in Law Enforcement Chaplaincy
03Ethical Standards and Confidentiality
04The Chaplain on Scene
05Supporting Officer Families
06Department Events and Traditions
07Officer Wellness and Resilience
08Suicide Awareness and Intervention
09Death Notifications
10Chaplain Resiliency and Wellness

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Agency Support

Starting a Chaplain Program

New Mexico First Chaplains assists agencies in developing chaplaincy programs that provide emotional and spiritual support for officers and their families.

Let's Build Your Program

Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to strengthen an existing chaplain unit, NMFC is ready to walk alongside your agency. Reach out to begin the conversation.

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Leadership

Meet the Instructors

Experienced chaplains committed to equipping the next generation of law enforcement chaplaincy.

Chaplain Jeff Carr

Chaplain Jeff Carr

Lead Instructor

New Mexico First Chaplains

  • •Lead Chaplain for the Sandoval County Sheriff's Office
  • •28 Years as a Law Enforcement Chaplain
  • •ICPC Master Chaplain & Instructor
  • •NMLEA Professional Lecturer
  • •Author of NMLEA Approved Law Enforcement Chaplain Training
  • •Founder of Back the Blue Ministries and New Mexico FIRST Chaplains
  • •NM Crisis Support Team Member
Chris Keeling Sr.

Chris Keeling Sr.

Instructor

New Mexico First Chaplains

  • •Retired Deputy – Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (33 years of service)
  • •4 Years of Service in Law Enforcement Chaplaincy
  • •Law Enforcement Chaplain – Sandoval County Sheriff's Office
  • •Chaplain – Blue Cancer Connect
  • •NMLEA Professional Lecturer
  • •NM Crisis Support Team Member

Get in Touch

Contact New Mexico First Chaplains

Interested in chaplain training or starting a chaplain program? We'd love to hear from you.

Direct Contact

Email

jeff@nmfirstchaplains.org

Phone

(505) 350-6984

Service Area

Statewide — New Mexico