# USACE Enhances Security Integration in California

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) convened its annual Integrated Protection workshop in Sacramento, California, assembling security professionals from multiple USACE divisions to advance enterprise-wide security coordination and preparedness. The workshop introduced new security tools such as the Threat Assessment Generator and Site-Specific Guide Generator, alongside an active shooter tabletop exercise designed to improve response capabilities. These efforts reflect USACE's commitment to standardizing and strengthening security protocols across its districts, signaling procurement opportunities for contractors specializing in security technology solutions, training services, and integrated protection systems.

- The workshop involved key USACE entities including Sacramento District, South Pacific Division, Pacific Ocean Division, and Headquarters, highlighting cross-division collaboration.
- Procurement professionals should note the emphasis on innovative security tools and training exercises, indicating demand for advanced security software, risk assessment technologies, and emergency preparedness services.
- Contractors with expertise in physical security, threat assessment, and security training may find emerging opportunities to support USACE's integrated protection initiatives.
- The focus on efficiency and accuracy in security operations suggests potential for solutions that streamline security workflows and enhance situational awareness.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District (USACE Sacramento District)
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters (USACE HQ)
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division (USACE SPD)
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pacific Ocean Division (USACE POD)

### Key Quotes
> We have to grow. We have to hear different opinions, different ideas, see different products and see how people are doing the same mission in a different way. Its very important to develop and improve our security practices.
> — Igor D., USACE Sacramento security specialist

> I just think that its better to collaborate and learn new ways of doing things. Somebody else might not do it the same way you do. Its a learning experience.
> — Thomas Wellman, USACE POD regional security officer

> They were developed with the districts in mind - to help them do their jobs quicker, easier, more efficiently and more accurately.
> — Eric Nelson, USACE HQ security specialist

### Sources
- [
	USACE Security Teams Collaborate to Build a More Integrated Shield > Engineer Research and Development Center > News Stories
](https://www.erdc.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/4607771/usace-security-teams-collaborate-to-build-a-more-integrated-shield/) - Usace