DHS Establishes First-Ever Tribal Homeland Security Advisory Council

Tribal leaders encouraged to serve, provide recommendations to DHS Secretary 

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the establishment of the first-ever Tribal Homeland Security Advisory Council and the opening of the nomination period for membership. This Council will enable Tribal leaders to advise the Secretary on homeland security policies and practices that affect Indian Country and indigenous communities, including emergency management, law enforcement, cybersecurity, domestic terrorism and targeted violence, and border security.