Emergency Contingency Unit

Sgt. Paul R. Harbin
Special Operations Division
Emergency Contingency Unit
3055 Lebanon Pike
P.O. Box 196399
Nashville, TN 37219
615-880-3015
Sgt. Paul Harbin, Biography

The mission of the Emergency Contingency Unit is to research and maintain departmental standards related to homeland security and civil unrest. The unit is responsible for developing emergency incident action plans, training, and information related to homeland security and emergency preparedness. The unit also manages equipment and provides training related to chemical, biological, radiological, and civil unrest along with conducting threat-vulnerability assessments for facilities of interest or of high value.

The Emergency Contingency Unit responds to and assists with the mitigation of chemical, biological, radiological incidents which require the use of environmental Personal Protective Equipment. The unit also provides portable and fixed video surveillance equipment in support of our community events.

The Emergency Contingency Unit also manages the department’s waterborne equipment and operations used for emergency responses, search and rescue missions, recovery operations, and homeland security/surveillance patrols.

Related Emergency Planning Information

• Plan Ahead for Any Emergency
• Ready Nashville, a Household Preparedness Guide
• FEMA Mobile App - Tips to keep you safe before, during and after a disaster
• Create your family’s emergency plan
• Prepare an emergency supply kit
• Resources to Protect Your House of Worship
• Active Shooter - Avoid Deny Defend
• Report a suspicious person
• Spanish Toolkit for Disaster Response
• Nashville Emergency Response Viewing Engine (NERVE) - an interactive mapping site for emergencies in Nashville, TN
• Useful Federal, State, and Local Links compiled by the Officer of Emergency Management

Related Water Travel Information

• Tennessee Boating Laws and Responsibilities

Division Motto

Duty, Integrity, Professionalism

Special Operations Division