Many states and larger cities have created state and local fusion centers to share information and intelligence within their jurisdictions as well as with the federal government. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Office of Intelligence and Analysis, provides personnel with operational and intelligence skills to the fusion centers. This support is tailored to the unique needs of the locality and serves to help the classified and unclassified information flow, provide expertise, coordinate with local law enforcement and other agencies, and provide local awareness and access.
As of March 2008, there were 58 fusion centers around the country. DHS has provided more than $254 million from FY 2004-2007 to state and local governments to support the centers.
