Master Chaplain Larry Todd
Communicator, Public Servant, and Compassionate Crisis Responder
Master Chaplain Larry Todd’s career stands at the intersection of public communications, high-stakes state service, and frontline pastoral care.
Long before stepping into crisis intervention across Central Texas, Todd spent decades in public service—first navigating a successful career in news broadcasting and media, and later serving as the statewide Director of Media Relations for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). Operating on the front lines of high-profile state incidents, correctional crises, and intense public scrutiny, Todd mastered the art of delivering clear, steady, and truthful communication under extreme pressure.
Anchor of the Survivor Network and Community Outreach
When Chaplain Todd transitioned his extensive media background into public safety chaplaincy, he brought a rare blend of broadcast clarity, institutional wisdom, and deep-seated empathy to the Survivor Network:
Survivor Network Voice of Solace: Appearing in foundational Survivor Network educational video modules alongside Senior Chaplain Dave Fair and Chaplain Jim McNabb, Todd provided profound, practical guidance on navigating acute grief, understanding funeral protocols, and supporting families following line-of-duty deaths.
Youth Outreach: Serving as an ambassador for the Police Chaplain Project, visiting a local middle school. Leveraging his approachable warmth and communicator’s gift, he engaged students, demystified law enforcement care, and taught young people how to navigate crisis, loss, and community trust.
A Steady Presence in Crisis: Combining his correctional leadership perspective with compassionate frontline ministry, Todd served as a trusted confidante to officers, agency leaders, and surviving families during their most vulnerable hours.
Preserving Wisdom in the Archive
Through his recorded conversations in the Survivor Network gallery and his active community outreach, Master Chaplain Larry Todd exemplifies the vital role of the communicator-chaplain—proving that clear speech, authentic presence, and genuine compassion are powerful tools for healing both inside department walls and throughout the broader community.