Establishes the Office of Homeland Security within the Tennessee Department of Safety and outlines the powers and duties of homeland security.
This bill creates the Office of Homeland Security within the Tennessee Department of Safety. It outlines the duties of the office, including directing homeland security activities, coordinating with federal and local agencies, and securing election infrastructure. Homeland security officers appointed under this act must complete initial and recurrent law enforcement training. These officers have the powers of peace officers, including the ability to make arrests and carry weapons.
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