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KCPD says chaplain under investigation for abuse

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A chaplain affiliated with the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is under investigation for abuse, the department said Thursday.

In a release, a police spokesperson the department has initiated an internal investigation.

“The Kansas City Missouri Police Department takes accusations of this nature very seriously,” the spokesman said in a release.

The chaplain has served in the role for roughly 10 years.

Chaplains volunteer for KCPD for several roles, including the deliverance of invocations at events and providing spiritual guidance and support in times of need.