KHP Homeland Security

Commander:
Captain Mark Bruce
122 SW 7th
Topeka, KS 66603

(785) 296-6800
info@khp.ks.gov

Homeland Security Operations is assigned to the Patrol's General Headquarters and is responsible for the agency's homeland security related functions and administers the Homeland Security Grant Program. It also includes the agency's personnel assigned to Criminal Interdiction/Asset Forfeiture, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Task force, and the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF).

Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
The HSGP, offered through the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Grants and Training, is designed to equip, train, and exercise first responders for a Weapons of Mass Destruction incident. This section of the Web site contains information on the available equipment and training provided through the HSGP.

Criminal Interdiction/Asset Forfeiture
This group is responsible for coordinating the agency's enforcement activities regarding the removal of illicit drugs/proceeds and felons from Kansas' roadways. The forfeiture of property and cash from criminals through state and federal courts also falls under the purview of this group.

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Task Force
These personnel are temporarily assigned to the United States Drug Enforcement Agency to assist with cases originating or bound for Kansas. Members provide expertise to Patrol and Kansas law enforcement officers in the investigation and apprehension of drug traffickers.

FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force
These officers are temporarily assigned to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Their function as members of the JTTF are to assist the FBI with the investigation of terrorism related cases that have a connection to Kansas.