CHAPLAIN, 2:  How a chaplain helps Game Wardens work 
through difficulties [03 “…preaching to them.”] Details ahead 
on Passport to Texas.

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Scott McIntosh is Lead Chaplain for TPW’s LE Division. He 
says game wardens reach out to him via email, text, 
phone calls and face-to-face.

11—The issues vary between family issues, stress issues, 
Interpersonal issues, peer-to-peer… It can be anything. And has 
been.

These peace officers, who refer to themselves as law 
enforcement off the pavement, have jobs that can put 
them in emotionally charged and dangerous situations.

16—Most of the time people that they run into are as armed, or 
even more armed, than they are. And so, they are trained and 
taught at dealing with these people. You don’t rush up on 
someone with a deer rifle while waving a gun.

No matter how well trained and composed they remain, 
exposure to daily tense situations can stay with a person; 
that’s why it’s good to have someone to talk to.

10—Although I don’t celebrate the fact that people have 
difficulties in life, I celebrate the fact tht they now have someone 
that they can call; I’m grateful that I’m that person.

Scott oversees five volunteer chaplains around the state 
who help game wardens who need it…to work through 
their difficulties.

07—I don’t have all the answers. But I’ve got plenty of care and 
love in my heart to deal with any many people as I can.

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series and helps keep Texas wild with support of proud 
members across the state. Find out more at tpwf.org

For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti


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