Office of Homeland Security
Bill Gibbons, Commissioner
Training and Exercise Division
Tennessee is divided into eleven Homeland Security Districts to provide organized, coordinated multi-county teams that maximize efforts to prevent, protect against, and respond to attacks against our homeland. This organization allows for wise use of limited resources of funds, personnel, equipment, and time by building mutually supporting and interoperable homeland security programs across the state.
Three regional homeland security offices have been established in East, Middle, and West Tennessee. These offices assist local jurisdictions in homeland security planning, training, exercises, operations, investigative support, and efficient use of grant funding. The three divisional offices enhance information flow and support among the local jurisdictions and state and federal agencies.
Homeland Security Districts
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
