Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford Praises Marc Lane’s Compassionate Service
The department presented its senior chaplain with a plaque recognizing 15 years of spiritual guidance and emotional support for officers and their families.
ALTON — For 15 years, Senior Chaplain Marc Lane has offered spiritual guidance and emotional support to Alton police officers and their families. On Thursday, Oct. 8, the Alton Police Department recognized that service with a plaque.
Lane was sworn in Jan. 26, 2011, as the department’s first police chaplain. His work has included supporting officers and their families through everyday challenges and difficult times.
Get The Latest News!
Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox.
“Throughout those years, Chaplain Lane has been a constant source of faith, encouragement, compassion, and support for our officers and their families, often standing beside them during some of the most difficult moments of their lives,” Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said.
Lane began his criminal justice chaplaincy work in 2000 in the county jail system. He later served with Madison County Probation and Court Services, with assignments that included the Madison County Drug Court and Madison County Juvenile Detention Home. He has more than 25 years of experience serving law enforcement personnel and their families.
At the Alton Police Department, Lane conducted numerous ride-alongs with patrol officers to build relationships and better understand the demands of their work. He also helped establish a First Responder Bible study at his home church, which continued until COVID-19 restrictions affected the program, and helped host services recognizing National Police Week.
“His willingness to serve, listen, pray, and simply be there when he was needed has made a lasting difference within our department,” Ford said.
Lane also served as an associate chaplain with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police. His professional preparation includes disaster relief training and advanced grief and trauma training through Critical Incident Stress Management. He is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
A graduate of the International Conference of Police Chaplains, Lane earned senior police chaplain credentials and holds the designation of certified master chaplain through the American Board of Certification for Homeland Security.
Lane served on the pastoral staff at Calvary Baptist Church for more than 22 years while fulfilling his chaplaincy responsibilities. He retired from his pastoral position in 2022 and remains involved with Celebrate Recovery, a program addressing addiction and supporting recovery.
“We are deeply grateful for his commitment to our officers and for the many ways he has faithfully served the Alton Police Department over the past 15 years,” Ford said.
More like this:
- Most Popular
- Top Stories
- Most Recent
