The Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) was established in 2002 by the U.S. government to build a national cadre of homeland security leaders with advanced skills in organizational collaboration and innovative policy and strategy development. This one-of-a-kind educational forum brings together local, state, tribal, territorial, federal, and private sector leaders to learn, debate, and solve homeland security challenges while bridging gaps in interagency and intergovernmental cooperation. In addition to its academic programs, CHDS provides homeland security professionals with research, digital library holdings, online courses, educational materials, networking, and resources to do their jobs and further their knowledge.