Is There Room in the Intelligence Community for HSINT?

In: SAIS Review, Band 28, Heft 1, S. 141-143

Abstract

An examination of the information sharing problem that was apparent within the Intelligence Community after the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 & the subsequent creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) considers whether there is room in the Intelligence Community for Homeland Security Intelligence. It is contended that the DHS can contribute significantly through its ground-level operations, its connections with state, local, & tribal law enforcement, & "fusion centers" designed to facilitate information sharing. DHS intelligence analysts work in state & local fusion centers in order to strengthen the link between national & sub-national levels. The DHS is also working with the academic & scientific communities to study radicalization & develop measures to prevent & counter the radicalization of extremists in the US. The DHS Office of Civil rights & Civil Liberties also encourages dialog in local communities to counter radicalization & improve relations with minority communities. It is concluded that Homeland Security Intelligence has a significant role to play in the Intelligence Community. J. Lindroth