Department of Homeland Security office garners IACP honor

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) received this week the Leadership in Homeland Security Award from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).

“Collaboration between the DHS Intelligence Enterprise and our state and local partners is a top priority,” David J. Glawe, under secretary of I&A and Chief Intelligence Officer, said. “The actionable intelligence we provide on a daily basis directly enhances the safety and security of our local communities. Our deployed intelligence professionals and the National Network of Fusion Centers are the cornerstone that enables the seamless sharing of information to keep the nation safe, secure, and resilient.”

The DHS entity received the award jointly with the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Boston Police Department, adding the Leadership in Homeland Security Award annually honors excellence and significant contributions to enhancing homeland security.

The award recognizes collaborative efforts demonstrating significant contributions to information sharing and analytical work in the homeland security enterprise.

Mike Sena, president of the National Fusion Center Association and chair of the Criminal Intelligence Coordinating Council, praised DHS I&A’s ability to share strategic and tactical threat information, better positioning state and local partners to detect and defend against a wide array of threats, whether terrorism, cyber
or transnational crime.

“I&A continues to be one of the most valuable agencies for ensuring state and local partners have the information they need to do their job,” he said.