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Guidance on State and Local Governments' Assistance in Immigration Enforcement and Related Matters

Guidance on State and Local Governments' Assistance in Immigration Enforcement and Related Matters

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Building Communities of Trust (BCOT) Initiative

The Building Communities of Trust (BCOT) initiative focuses on developing trust among law enforcement, fusion centers, and the communities they serve to address the challenges of crime and terrorism prevention.

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The Office for State and Local Law Enforcement

OSLLE provides DHS with primary coordination, liaison, and advocacy for state, local, tribal, territorial and campus law enforcement agencies.

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Testimony of Assistant Director A.T. Smith, Office of Investigations, U.S. Secret Service, before the House Committee on Financial Services, "Hacked Off: Helping Law Enforcement Protect Private Financial Information"

Testimony of Assistant Director A.T. Smith, Office of Investigations, U.S. Secret Service, before the House Committee on Financial Services, "Hacked Off: Helping Law Enforcement Protect Private Financial Information"

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2010 Baseline Capabilities Assessment of Fusion Centers

The Program Manager of the Information Sharing Environment (PM-ISE) conducted the 2010 Baseline Capabilities Assessment (BCA)—the first nationwide, in-depth assessment of its kind—used to evaluate fusion center capabilities and establish strategic priorities for federal government support.

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MegaCenters

Federal Protective Service MegaCenters monitor alarm systems, closed-circuit television networks, and wireless dispatch communications for federal facilities around the nation.

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Law Enforcement

Ways law enforcement officials at every level of government use HSIN to collaborate securely with partners across geographic and jurisdictional boundaries.