Center for Homeland Defense and Security

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



Stan McKinney
Morgan James

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.

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.

06/02/2026

Congratulations on your new position, Chief!

06/01/2026

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

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/

05/18/2026

Today's the day!

Please join the CHDS Private Sector Engagement Webinar, scheduled for Monday, May 18th, at 12:00 PM PDT / 3:00 PM EDT.

The Center for Homeland Defense and Security at the Naval Postgraduate School has expanded access to the private sector for all CHDS programs—and we're hosting a live webinar to show you what that means for you and your organization.

If your private sector role involves securing mass gatherings, protecting critical infrastructure, supporting the defense industrial base, managing cyber or emergency risk, or overseeing executive and facility protection, we invite you to listen in and apply. Companies like Walmart, Adobe, Disney, PG&E, Exelon, CLEAR, and Lilly have already sent leaders through CHDS programs. Now the door is open wider.

Join us for a live program overview, resources showcase, and interactive Q&A.

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05/16/2026

Congratulations to NPS-CHDS Master's, FCLP grad and faculty lead, Caleb Cage, PhD!

05/13/2026

Register to join the CHDS Private Sector Engagement Webinar, scheduled for Monday, May 18th, at 12:00 PM PDT / 3:00 PM EDT.

https://www.chds.us/in/event-register/?event=3633

The Center for Homeland Defense and Security at the Naval Postgraduate School has expanded access to the private sector for all CHDS programs—and we're hosting a live webinar to show you what that means for you and your organization.

If your private sector role involves securing mass gatherings, protecting critical infrastructure, supporting the defense industrial base, managing cyber or emergency risk, or overseeing executive and facility protection, we invite you to listen in and apply. Companies like Walmart, Adobe, The Walt Disney Company, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Exelon, CLEAR, and Eli Lilly and Company have already sent leaders through CHDS programs. Now the door is open wider.

Join us for a live program overview, a showcase of resources, and an interactive Q&A.

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