Homeland Security Case 3

JOINT TERRORISM TASK FORCE (JTTF), FUSION CENTERS, AND DHS

Information Sharing

Fusion Centers:

Are they run by the federal government? If so, which branch? Explain.

Why are two centers necessary (JTTF and Fusion Centers)? Support your answer.

Locate the Fusion Center in New Jersey. Give address and phone number.

JTTF Members:

Noticeably absent from the list of approved members are Fire Marshals. Vetted Fire Marshals can be IC during a disaster in some states. Is it necessary that they be on the JTTF list? Use citations to support your answer.