What local jurisdiction did you choose for this assignment?
Does your local jurisdiction have or participate in a regional (e.g., major urban area or state-level) fusion center? If so, in what way? If not, what platforms (e.g., meetings, conference calls, or software/hardware solutions) are utilized by local HS practitioners to achieve information and intelligence sharing?
What is the mission scope of your local fusion center (e.g., terrorism, all crimes, or all hazards)? How does the fusion center achieve that mission scope? How did it select their scope?
Operationally, who is the lead agency for the fusion center? What other agencies provide direct support (e.g., funding and full- and part-time staff)? What disciplines are present? Is it operational (staffed) at all times?
What are the funding sources for the fusion center?
How are non-law enforcement agencies provided with information and intelligence?
Does the fusion center have a written privacy policy?
What types of products are produced, and to whom are they distributed?
How are information and intelligence entered into the fusion center? How does the public enter information? How is the public made aware of its ability to report suspicious activity?
Is the private sector engaged in any of the fusion center activities?
What is the role of the fusion center during the response phase of an incident? What role would the fusion center play in support of a jurisdictions response operations following a terrorist attack and during a natural disaster?
Are the investments made by the communities involved in supporting and managing the fusion center justified by your communitys risk/threat profile?
Should the sustainment of the fusion center be a priority for local elected officials? If your community does not have its own fusion center but participates in or supports a regional or state fusion center, does it need its own?
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