Arizona sheriff appointed to Homeland Security Advisory Council

An Arizona sheriff was recently appointed as a new member of the president's Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC).

Jun 24, 2025, 4:00 PM

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PHOENIX — An Arizona sheriff was recently appointed to the president’s Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC).

Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels will be part of a team advising the president and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, according to a Tuesday announcement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Why Arizona sheriff is joining presidential council

Dannels has been a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

The Arizona sheriff is an Army veteran and has 40 years of law enforcement experience, according to the Cochise County website.

Since 2012, Dannels has served as the sheriff of Cochise County, which is located in the southeastern border of Arizona.

The council will host its first meeting in Washington, D.C. at DHS headquarters on July 2.

HSAC was formed back in March 2002 to advise the secretary of homeland security on threats to U.S. security issues such as terrorism, natural disasters and cybersecurity leaks.