Center for Homeland Defense and Security

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, we're proud to stand alongside the practitioners and leaders who work every day to protect it.

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 NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.

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DHSES Announces Additional Mental Health and Wellness Efforts During Mental Health Awareness Month 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 a Senior Exercise Officer for Wisconsin Emergency Management.

Congratulations on your new position, Chief!

Congratulations to ELP alum Mark Ray, who was named by the American Public Works Association as a Top 10 Leader of the Year for 2026!

Read More: https://apwa.partica.online/reporter/may-2026/inside-apwa/top-10-public-works-leaders-of-the-year

Congratulations on your new position!

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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