Fusion Centers as Buffers: Re-Examining the Role of State and Local Organizations in Securing the Homeland and Safeguarding Civil Liberties
In a review of Constructing the Suspicious: Data Production, Circulation, and Interpretation by DHS Fusion Centers, Dr. Coffey discusses the role of fusion centers and the importance of the Nationwide SAR Initiative. He explains the significance of liaison officers to the overall success of intelligence and information sharing networks, and proposes a re-examination of intelligence gathering and data analysis that seeks to balance trust, privacy, and security at the state and local levels.
Authored by: Andrew Coffey, Ph.D, IEM Senior Analyst
Date: 09-2015
