Office of Homeland Security

In Illinois, Homeland Security is defined by its commitment to utilizing education and prevention strategies to enhance safety and resilience. In doing so, we safeguard all Illinoisans and our critical infrastructure from a diverse array of hazards, whether natural or human-made.

As the central coordinating entity for Homeland Security in Illinois, The Office of Homeland Security prioritizes bridging gaps, building capacity, and integrating prevention-based initiatives among various State Agencies, Commissions, and Boards.

This unified and comprehensive approach allows each entity to maintain autonomy over their respective programs while ensuring alignment with the strategic goals, objectives, and outcomes outlined in the State’s Homeland Security Strategy. Through this collaborative effort, Illinois demonstrates a proactive approach to safeguarding its residents and infrastructure, ensuring resilience and security for years to come.

Illinois’ Homeland Security mission is to create a safer and more resilient State by prioritizing education and prevention, and empower all Illinoisians, community, and organization with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to identify, mitigate, and prevent potential threats. All of this done in an effort to ensure the well-being and security of our residents and critical infrastructure.

We envision an Illinois where education and prevention are the primary drivers of security and strive for a future where proactive preparedness is a way of life. This represents an Illinois where every resident is an active participant in their own securty, and necessitates the collaborative efforts of government and community stakeholders.

Through education and prevention, we will build a State that is not just better prepared but also actively prevents crises, making our homeland truly secure for generations to come.