Joining the fight: advisory & Work groups

Workgroup

An expert workgroup of state, local and federal officials helped to examine and interpret survey and case study results. This 30-person work group identified intergovernmental issues and needs and formed recommendations for state policymakers and other law enforcement officials.

Meeting Highlights

Workgroup members concentrated on the following issue areas:

  • Governance and planning issues (homeland security structures and statewide planning)
  • Tactical responsibilities (new and/or heightened responsibilities, non-terrorism responsibilities, information sharing systems, intelligence centers)
  • State-federal cooperation (federal agency changes, impact of federal policies on states)
  • State-local cooperation (impact of federal and state policies on local law enforcement, state support of local responsibilities)

Advisory Group Meeting Highlights

Workgroup Meeting #1 Highlights

Workgroup Meeting #2 Highlights

 
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