Information Sharing : Federal Agencies Are Helping Fusion Centers Build and Sustain Capabilities and Protect Privacy, but Could Better Measure Results.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

United States. Government Accountability Office.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Crime prevention.

Government information.

Civil defense--United States.

Civil defense.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (46 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2010.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Report identifying need for DHS implementation of standard performance measures for fusion centers to maintain and grow their operations, and assessing DHS and Department of Justice assistance to fusion centers in establishing privacy and civil liberties protections.

Fusion centers intend to improve collaboration among two or more agencies through provision of resources, expertise, and information with the goal of maximizing the ability to detect, prevent, investigate, apprehend, and respond to criminal and terrorist activity.

Notes:

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Microfiche version: United States. Government Accountability Office. Information Sharing

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