Certified in Homeland Security, CHS

As an association, we are constantly looking for ways to meet the needs of our membership. There is no better way for us to serve you than to ask you directly. We have developed a needs assessment survey that will give us an idea of how we can improve upon our service and provide you with additional, valuable resources and benefits. Click here to complete the 2009 Needs Assessment.

CHS is proud to announce a new membership application for Active Military Personnel. All Active Military Personnel should use this form when applying for CHS certification and membership.

Terrorism, severe weather, wildfires, floods, earthquakes, industrial accidents, and disease are occurring more and more frequently while the preparedness information available to the general public has remained vague and minimal. That is, until now.

The next class for CHS-V will be held on October 6-7, 2008 in Bethesda, MD. Call Marianne at 800-592-0960 or cao-chs@acfei.com for details.

ABCHS (American Board for Certification in Homeland Security) offers the advanced CHS level IV certification course online with VCampus.

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The Sensitive Security Information, SSI course offers comprehensive knowledge of every aspect of Sensitive Security Information (SSI) as it relates to government, business, and your own personal use

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Establishing Executive Security Programs presents a threat assessment based method of determining resource requirements necessary to establish, or modify, an executive security program.

The Crisis Response Coordinator, CRC Course offers an introduction to the process of establishing a community plan for emergencies.

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JH Bridges Photo “One of the many fundamentals associated with our mission within the American Board for Certification in Homeland Security (ABCHS) focuses on networking with our professionals and practitioners addressing the mitigation of threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences that stem from acts of terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies.”

“Our commitment is a shared responsibility and a shared commitment amongst our credentialed professionals and practitioners representing Federal, State, and local governments, as well as the private sector as we strengthen our understanding of national preparedness initiatives.”

—JH Bridges III, Chair, ABCHS, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), FACFEI, DABCHS, CHS-V

Herman Statum Photo "The CHS program affords a great opportunity to give back to my chosen profession of security and to help protect my beloved country during a period of ominous peril. As a new grandfather, I also feel that we did not inherit this beautiful land from our forefathers, rather we are merely borrowing its use from our grandchildren, whose freedom and security we must ensure for generations to come."

—Herman C. Statum, MS, CPP, CHS-V, DABCHS, PI
Management Consultant

Billy Ray Jackson Photo “By obtaining the designation of Certified in Homeland Security, I have been afforded several wonderful career opportunities. Most recently, I was appointed by the Georgia Division of Public Health to manage a special project called "Communicating Before a Crisis." My CHS-V designation is no doubt a major contributor to my career opportunities. The CHS program is the only certificate program that has given me quick results for career opportunities.”

—Billy Ray Jackson, CHS-V, ATS, CSC, ABCHS
United States Security Institute Foundation, President