Director Ron Brooks responds to a statement from Senator Lieberman and describes the unique role and purpose of Fusion Centers.

Director Brooks responds to Senator Lieberman 

"Joint Terrorism Task Forces (JTTFs) play the lead role in counterterrorism investigations. Owned and operated by the FBI with close cooperation and participation by state and local partners, JTTFs are key "customers" of fusion center analytical products. The National Network of Fusion Centers also supports the dissemination of information from JTTFs to the broader public safety community. Fusion centers do not duplicate the functions of JTTFs, and JTTFs are not organized to achieve the missions of fusion centers. The two programs are complementary and both are essential to effective homeland security information sharing and investigations. Congress should ensure both efforts are fully supported."

- Ronald E. Brooks, Director of the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center Representing the National Fusion Center Association United States, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs "Ten Years After 9/11: A Status Report on Information Sharing"  - October 12, 2011