Employee Assistance Unit

213-486-0190

FUNERAL ASSISTANCE

When a death occurs involving an employee of LAPD or immediate family member, assistance is available in the following areas:

  • Publication of Death and Funeral Notice
  • Selecting a church, mortuary, and cemetery
  • Providing chaplain services
  • Providing Honor Guard services (active sworn. retired, and civilian)
  • Providing Peer Support services
  • Liaising with LAPD entities relevant to employee deaths

The goal of EAU is to honor the deceased and respect the wishes of the decedent’s family. As such, contingent on the family’s requests, EAU’s level of involvement ranges from minimal assistance to planning the entire service.

CHAPLAIN CORPS

The LAPD Chaplain Corps is comprised of sworn employees, civilian, and community volunteers committed to providing spiritual support to Department personnel and their families. Members of the Chaplain Corps represent various faiths. The LAPD Chaplain Corps members receive rigorous training in all matters related to offering spiritual support within the law enforcement community and are highly qualified in offering support during incidents unique to police work.

FINANCIAL COUNSELING TEAM
(FCT)

The FCT is comprised of volunteers who specialize in areas of real estate, insurance, taxation, and financial planning. FCT assist employees, and their families, through financial crises frequently attributed to the death of a Department employee. FCT also provides advice on financial planning for Department employees.

FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SUPPORT
GROUP (FSG/CSG)

The FSG/CSG is comprised of surviving spouses, domestic partners, and children of LAPD employees who died while on active duty. The FSG/CSG provides emotional support and practical assistance to the immediate survivors. The FSG/CSG meets regularly and participates in various group activities throughout the year.

HONOR GUARD

The Honor Guard is comprised of full-time and reserve police officers who volunteer to provide police (military-style) honors at funerals and presentation of colors at Department and civic events.