Director of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security

The Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is responsible for Tennessee Highway Patrol, Homeland Security, and Tennessee Driver's licenses division, and integrated efforts to reduce the risk of terrorism and natural disasters to Tennessee's physical, cyber and communications infrastructure.

In 2007, Governor Phil Bredesen announced that the Office of Homeland Security would merge with the Department of Safety under Mitchell's leadership.

Reporting officials
Officials reporting to the Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security or (TDOS) include:
 * Deputy Commissioner | Chief of Staff (TDOS) - Les Dolente
 * Deputy Commissioner | General Counsel Roger Hutto - Brandon Wales
 * Deputy Commissioner | Colonel Matt Perry
 * Assistant Commissioner of Driver Services | Michael Hogan
 * Deputy Commissioner of Homeland Security | Gregory Mays
 * Assistant Commissioner of Administration | Russell Shoup
 * Director of the Tennessee Highway Safety Office | Clyde "Buddy" Lewis