Write an essay on how the role of fusion centers has changed in the United States from post-9/11 to today. Further, you will be required to discuss a terrorism plot that has been stopped by the efforts put forth by fusion centers.
Respond to the following questions in your essay:
What improvements do you recommend take place or be added to the role of fusion centers in the United States?
Do you believe that strengthening the ability of fusion centers to execute the COCs is critical to building an integrated National Network of Fusion Centers capable of sharing information with the federal government and other local and state entities? Why, or why not?
How did one of the COCs help to prevent or stop a terrorism plot?
Lastly, in recent years why has the role of fusion centers been questioned by the public and private industries?