The mission of the Office of Strategic Planning (OSP) is to assist the Tennessee Department of Safety’s management team with planning, research, and policy initiatives to advance departmental goals of enhancing public safety and to provide the highest level of customer service to the citizens of Tennessee.

The OSP is primarily responsible for developing a strategic plan annually that outlines short and long term goals and objectives for the department.  The OSP staff works with the Commissioner’s office, Directors, and Managers to create performance standards and measures that are used as tools to develop and advance their program initiatives.  In addition to preparing the annual strategic plan, the OSP assists the Director of Fiscal Services and his staff with preparing an annual budget for the department. 

• Assists management in developing performance standards and measures to gauge performance and gain efficiency within their division.
• Provides quarterly Performance Based Budgeting reports to the Executive Leadership team.
• Assists the Research and Planning division with developing the Tennessee Department of Safety’s annual report.
• Serves as consultants and facilitators for various management initiatives including feasibility studies, Internet applications, and customer service plans.
• Assists management in planning, decision-making, and policy formulation.
• Prepares reports for both public and/or departmental use (external stakeholders).
• Creates and develops surveys and brochures for the Department of Safety.
• Conducts strategic planning presentations for annual In-service training.