03/12/09
In Arizona, after determining the subjects of an international
terrorism case were involved in local criminal activity, the case
was referred to local law enforcement. In New Mexico, several
individuals linked to FBI investigations—including an
MS-13 gang member—were identified. In Tennessee,
e developed—with our partners—a formal process for
collecting, sharing, and analyzing suspicious activity
reports, looking for trends and patterns.
These cooperative efforts—and many more like them
—have been made possible through the work of
intelligence fusion centers around the country. These
centers, usually set up by states or major urban areas
and run by state or local authorities, are often supported
by federal law enforcement, including the FBI.
This week, nearly 2,000 local, state, tribal, and federal
representatives working in these centers gathered in
Kansas City to continue the process of standardizing
fusion center operations. The ultimate goal? To create
a network of centers presenting a unified front against
terrorism and other national security and criminal
threats that put Americans at risk.
Read more at: [FBI has new improved web page]
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