The Mission:

To represent the interests of state and major urban area fusion centers, as well as associated interests of states, tribal nations, and units of local government, in order to promote the development and sustainment of fusion centers to enhance public safety; encourage effective, efficient, ethical, lawful, and professional intelligence and information sharing; and prevent and reduce the harmful effects of crime and terrorism on victims, individuals, and communities.

The Purpose:

The Association exists to:

Provide an independent and consolidated voice for state and major urban area fusion centers;  Maintain the focus of state, tribal, local, and federal governments on the needs of the fusion centers;

Represent fusion center concerns to the federal government through an education process;

Provide support for the development of effective fusion center policy for the nation's state and local government elected officials and tribal leaders;

Serve as a catalyst for the careful consideration and promotion of effective and efficient fusion center policies and practices;

Advocate for the commitment of adequate resources to support a national, integrated network of state and major urban area fusion centers; and

Coordinate between and among the different branches and levels of government and promote broad philosophical agreement.