Assignment: The Vital Role of Intelligence in Homeland Security
Learning outcome
After this forum discussion, you will be able to summarize the functions of the intelligence community and other federal, state and local entities in homeland security operations.
Your readings provided insight into the world of intelligence and its role in homeland security.
Applying and analyzing the information you gathered from this week's readings, and your personal/professional experiences, please respond to the following:
1. Fusion centers and the Interagency Threat Assessment and Coordination Group (changed to Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team in 2013) were identified as two initiatives in the area of homeland security intelligence that have the potential to have substantial impact on coordination and information sharing. Fully describe these two initiatives and what you see as their value to homeland security.
2. Which strategic goals within the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis Strategic Plan do fusion centers and the ITACG directly support and how?
3. What is intelligence-led policing? How do you believe intelligence-led policing can be useful in combating terrorism?
Be sure to support your responses with information from the assigned and available readings.