North Carolina Fusion Center – A Global Approach To A State Response

NC RENEGADE

May 20, 2013

From the Department of Homeland Security:


State and major urban area fusion centers (fusion centers) are owned and operated by state and local entities, and are designated by the governor of their state. In accordance with the Federal Resource Allocation Criteria (RAC) policy, which defines objective criteria and a coordinated approach for prioritizing the allocation of federal resources to fusion centers, the federal government recognizes these designations and has a shared responsibility with state and local governments to support the national network of fusion centers.

The following includes the list of primary and recognized fusion centers (associated contact information). Primary fusion centers serve as the focal points within the state and local environment for the receipt, analysis, gathering, and sharing of threat-related information and have additional responsibilities related to the coordination of critical operational capabilities across the statewide fusion process with other recognized fusion centers. Furthermore, primary centers are the highest priority for the allocation of available federal resources, including the deployment of personnel and connectivity with federal data systems.

The North Carolina Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAAC) in Raleigh is our Fusion Center.

How to Report Terrorism in North Carolina:   The public is our first line of defense in keeping North Carolina safe. You can help by reporting suspicious persons, objects, or behaviors.

Community safety can be jeopardized by terrorist attacks, gangs, identity theft, drug activity, or attacks on public services and utilities,

Take an active role in community safety. Be aware of suspicious packages. If you do not recognize the return address or have other questions, contact the SBI or local law enforcement.

Terrorists and criminals often display similar characteristics, such as being overly dedicated to a cause and willing to give their lives for it, and unaffected by the consequences of their actions.

I would like to repeat the last sentence from our North Carolina DHS Fusion Center:

Terrorists and criminals often display similar characteristics, such as being overly dedicated to a cause and willing to give their lives for it, and unaffected by the consequences of their actions.

Now let’s review the closing statement from the Declaration of Independence:   PLEASE CONTINUE READING:  http://ncrenegade.com/editorial/north-carolina-fusion-center-a-global-approach-to-a-state-response/