external In the Media March 20, 2023 Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, commented that chaplains can help police with community outreach issues and crime prevention, and do not violate First Amendment rights, provided individuals do not feel compelled to participate in secular prayer. https://www.courant.com/2023/03/18/east-hartford-inaugurates-chaplain-program-with-5-volunteers/ michael-lawlor news-all news-in-the-media year-2023 month-march name-michael-lawlor