| Description |
1 online resource (ii, 41 p.) : ill. |
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Title from PDF title screen (GAO, viewed Jan. 4, 2011). |
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"September 2010." |
| Summary |
Recent terrorist activity, such as the attempted Times Square bombing, underscores the need for terrorism-related information sharing. Since 2001, all 50 states and some local governments have established fusion centers, where homeland security, terrorism, and other intelligence information is shared. The federal government recognizes the importance of fusion centers; however, as GAO reported in October 2007, centers face challenges in sustaining their operations. GAO was asked to assess the extent to which (1) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has taken action to support fusion centers' efforts to maintain and grow their operations, and (2) DHS and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have supported fusion centers in establishing privacy and civil liberties protections. GAO reviewed relevant legislation and federal guidance; conducted interviews with 14 of 72 fusion centers, selected on the basis of location and time in operation, among other factors; and interviewed DHS and DOJ officials. The views of fusion center officials are not generalizable but provided insights. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Note |
"GAO-10-972." |
| Subject |
United States. Department of Homeland Security -- Rules and practice -- Evaluation.
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United States. Department of Justice -- Rules and practice -- Evaluation.
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Terrorism -- United States -- Prevention.
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Intelligence service -- United States -- Management.
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Intergovernmental cooperation -- United States.
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National security -- United States.
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| Added Author |
Larence, Eileen Regen.
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United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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| Added Title |
Federal agencies are helping fusion centers build and sustain capabilities and protect privacy, but could better measure results |
| Running Title |
Fusion centers |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-10-972 |
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