Center for Homeland Security Training
The University of Tennessee's Center for Homeland Security Training is funded through grants from the US Department of Homeland Security, by a partnership with the Louisiana State University National Center for Biomedical Research and Training Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education, and the University of Tennessee's Institute for Public Service.
Mission Statement
To provide innovative training and technical assistance to local, state, and federal government agencies at the forefront of our Nation's evolving homeland security mission. This training centers on the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to develop and execute strategies to prevent, deter and respond when necessary to terrorist acts.
Commitment to First Responders
The Center for Homeland Security Training assists in the development of national and statewide curriculum training for law enforcement officers and other officials. CHST is committed to helping first responders nationwide by:
- Ensuring that emergency response professionals are prepared, equipped and trained for any situation
- Bringing together information and resources to prepare for and respond to a terrorist attack, natural disaster or other large-scale emergency
Most of our training is grant funded, but some training is provided through “fee for service”. Costs for specialized training and specifically tailored seminars are determined based on location, topic and number of participants. Please contact us to discuss your training needs and funding.
There are a wide-range of courses designed to provide assistance to not only entry-level law enforcement officers, but also to their superiors and other city and county officials. All training courses are POST and CEU certified for officers who successfully complete each course. The following courses are a sample of the types of training offered through this program:
Training Courses Offered
- Transit Terrorist Tools and Tactics (T4) (DHS-certified)
- Transit Oriented Screening of Passengers by Observational Techniques (DHS-certified)
- Homeland Security Training for Law Enforcement
- Basic Homeland Security Training for Law Enforcement
- Advanced Homeland Security Training for Law Enforcement Supervisors
- Executive Seminars for Chiefs Sheriffs
- Secured and Prepared Schools (DHS-certified)
- Basic School Security and Preparedness Training
- Advanced Training for Building Administrators and Other Key Personnel
- Executive Seminars for Directors of School Districts
Contact CHST
Romeo Morrisey
Program Manager
1201 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Suite 101
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Local: (865) 946-3233
Toll Free: (866) 449-5342
Fax: (865) 946-3214
romeo.morrisey@tennessee.edu