Eastern European Police Chaplains and staff to meet with local law enforcement agencies

Posted 03-27-24.

A group of six Eastern European police chaplains and staff are scheduled to meet with local law enforcement agencies on Tuesday, April 2. The group consists of the National Chief of the Patrol Police of the Republic of Moldova, Deputy Chief of the Patrol Police of Moldova, Chief of the Presidential Escort, Police Chaplain from Moldova, and Chief Chaplain of the Chaplain Patrol organization in Ukraine. A Chaplain from Forsyth County Sheriff’s Department will also be attending as a translator.

The main purpose of the visit is to provide the group with information about police chaplaincy programs in the United States. Tours of local agency facilities will also take place.

The group organizer is Yaroslav Malko, Chief Chaplain of the Chaplain Patrol organization in Ukraine. Chaplain Malko may be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The group will visit the following agencies in Sevier County:
• Sevierville Police Department
• Sevier County Sheriff’s Office
• Pigeon Forge Police Department
• Gatlinburg Police Department.

Media note: the group will meet at the Sevierville Police Department from approximately 8:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m. If you are interested in conducting an interview during this time, please contact PIO Bob Stahlke in advance.