1. Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center Arizona Office of Homeland Security Deputy Director: John Phelps

2. Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center Interagency intelligence operation that is the centerpiece of Arizona’s Homeland Security detection and prevention strategy.

3. Integral Part of State Strategic Plans • Governor Napolitano’s Securing Arizona: A Roadmap for Arizona Homeland Security(Apr 2003) • Initial framework for counter terrorism detection, planning, response and recovery • 1 of 10 action items—focus area • 2004 State Homeland Security Strategy • Confirms and expands role of “fusion center”

4. Concept • Build on Existing Criminal Intel Systems w/in AZ • State DPS Domestic Preparedness Ops Center • FBI JTTF • City and County LEAs • ICE, ATF, CBP • Co-locate agents and officials

5. Concept • Integrate Other Intel/Info Sources • Dept of Health Services—bioterror alert/notification system • Dept of Transportation—transportation monitoring system • National Guard • Integrated Justice System • Develop and implement fusion links and processes

6. Capabilities • Full cycle intelligence operations: collect, analyze, disseminate—AZ and regional focus • 24/7 operations with accessibility to general public as well as homeland security actors • Enhanced all source analysis

7. Capabilities • Intel Training Center • Real Time Intel Analysis for State Leaders • Data Warehouse • Emergency Power & Data Recovery Systems

8. Challenges • Secure Communications • Sanitization • Breaking Through Cultural Barriers • Transition Operations and Incident Management • Funding

9. Initiatives • MOU with New Mexico for unclassified intelligence sharing • Extend intelligence sharing to other states and Mexico • Linkage to DoD fusion center(s) • Linkage to AZ 211 system

10. Questions? 602-542-7008 JPhelps@az.gov