DHS: Testimony of Director Robert Riegle, State and Local Program Office, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, before the Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Intelligence, Informatio

DHS: Testimony of Director Robert Riegle, State and Local Program Office, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, before the Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Intelligence, Informatio: "Chairwoman Harman, Ranking Member McCaul, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the Department's efforts to keep America safe through a vibrant network of fusion centers. Secretary Napolitano believes a greater level of information sharing between Federal, State, local, Tribal and territorial partners to be absolutely essential to strengthening the safety of the homeland. Thanks in large part to statute developed by this Committee, the Department's Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) has lead responsibility in implementing this enormously critical, but challenging task. We are especially grateful to have the opportunity to highlight I&A's many collaborative efforts to deepen, strengthen and expand this partnership between Federal, State and local law enforcement and information sharing officials."