“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

"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

“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