Fusion Centers: Strengthening the Nation's Homeland Security Enterprise

摘要

Over the past year, the threat environment facing the United States has fundamentally evolved from one that primarily emanates from outside our borders to one that increasingly comes from within our communities. As recently as the May 1, 2010, attempted bombing in Times Square, New York City, the country's homeland security and public safety leaders were reminded it is likely that an alert law enforcement officer, firefighter, or concerned citizen will be the first to see and report suspicious activity.