Center for Homeland Defense and Security

Center for Homeland Defense and Security CHDS is the nation’s homeland security educator and the sponsor of the HSDL (Homeland Security Digital Library).

The Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) is located at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. Since 2002, CHDS has conducted a wide range of programs focused on assisting current and future leaders in Homeland Defense and Security to develop the policies, strategies, programs and organizational elements needed to defeat terrorism in the United States. The programs are developed

in partnership with and are sponsored by the National Preparedness Directorate, FEMA. CHDS sponsors the Homeland Security Digital Library (HSDL), the nation's premier collection of documents related to homeland security policy, strategy, and organizational management. The mission of the HSDL is to strengthen the national security of the United States by supporting federal, state, local, and tribal analysis, debate, and decision-making needs, and to assist academics of all disciplines in homeland defense and security related research.

Congratulations to Erin Hoffman (ELP2202), who has been named Deputy Under Secretary for Management at the Department of...
08/03/2026

Congratulations to Erin Hoffman (ELP2202), who has been named Deputy Under Secretary for Management at the Department of Homeland Security.

Happy 4th of July from the Center for Homeland Defense and Security. As the nation celebrates 250 years of independence,...
07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from the Center for Homeland Defense and Security. As the nation celebrates 250 years of independence, we're proud to stand alongside the practitioners and leaders who work every day to protect it.

06/29/2026
As the Crane Clean Energy Center moves toward its highly anticipated restart in 2027, the CHDS Radiological Emergency Pr...
06/09/2026

As the Crane Clean Energy Center moves toward its highly anticipated restart in 2027, the CHDS Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program partnered with Dauphin County Department of Public Safety to convene local, state, and federal leaders for strategic dialogue in Hershey today. 🤝🏭

The momentum surrounding the Crane Clean Energy Center is impressive, and the CHDS REP team is honored to support these important preparedness efforts. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration and intergovernmental coordination, with particular attention to policy, decision-making, leadership responsibilities, and effective risk communication to support public confidence and readiness.

CHDS extends its gratitude to Dauphin County for welcoming the Center and partnering with us to develop this program. We are also grateful to our exceptional team of subject matter experts, whose dedication continues to strengthen radiological emergency preparedness efforts across the nation.

Over the past week, the CHDS REP Program delivered educational seminars in both Florida and Pennsylvania, reflecting the continued commitment to supporting local, state, and federal leaders involved in radiological emergency preparedness nationwide.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.chds.us/rep



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Congratulations to ELP alum Terry Hastings, who has recently been named as the first-ever Chief Wellness Officer for the...
06/08/2026

Congratulations to ELP alum Terry Hastings, who has recently been named as the first-ever Chief Wellness Officer for the NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.

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The New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services will never call you asking for personal information. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from Homeland Security and asking for personal information, it is a scam. Do not share your personal information.

Congratulations to NPS-CHDS Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program grad, Jamie Penza, who started a new position as...
06/04/2026

Congratulations to NPS-CHDS Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program grad, Jamie Penza, who started a new position as a Senior Exercise Officer for Wisconsin Emergency Management.

Congratulations on your new position, Chief!
06/02/2026

Congratulations on your new position, Chief!

Congratulations on your new position!
05/29/2026

Congratulations on your new position!

05/19/2026

CHDS congratulates the 24 graduates of the Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Executive Program Cohort 2501 who completed the program on February 6 at the Naval Postgraduate School. The cohort brought together emergency management and radiological preparedness professionals from federal, state, and local government, the private sector, and the nuclear industry.

Read the full story: www.chds.us/c/rep-2501-graduation/

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