Department of Homeland Security and Fusion Centers, an Unfused Network

Abstract

This essay identifies current issues with the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) implementation methodologies for the national network of State Fusion Centers (SFCs). It begins with a discussion governing the question if we are safer as a nation due to the establishment of network of SFCs and provides a brief history of the development of DHS and SFCs. The paper then addresses four impediments that require strategic reevaluation and resolution prior to proceeding forward. They are the lack of federal forcing functions for improvement, DHS internal policies and politics, cultural challenges between federal and state authorities, and funding and sustainment issues. The essay then proposes several recommendations to enhance the capabilities of DHS and SFCs using the Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities (DOTLMPF) methodology and concludes with a risk if not addressed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA589473

Entities

People

  • Christopher C. Mitchiner

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Rights
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Governments
  • Homeland Security
  • Law
  • Law Enforcement
  • Management Personnel
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Security
  • Training
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Urban Areas
  • War Colleges

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