The Role of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis in Information Sharing

This chapter discusses the role of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis at the Department of Homeland Security in addressing deficiencies in information and intelligence sharing between federal authorities and state, local, territorial, tribal, and private sector partners. The agency collects, analyzes, and disseminates intelligence to protect the homeland and prevent threats, utilizing social media and open source information. The speakers emphasize the need for government surveillance with strict limits and safeguards to balance national security and civil liberties.