Investor Presentaiton
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Maine
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Analysis
MIAC
Center
Characteristics of a Fusion
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A fusion center is substantively and fundamentally different from a criminal intelligence unit.
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A fusion center is composed of staff from multiple agencies; federal, State, county and local partners.
Analytical and support versus operational- not a primary investigative unit but serve to assist other agencies in their
investigations.
Focused on strong partnership with federal partners - specifically with DHS and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) -
along with private sector and critical infrastructure agencies.
The MIAC does not initiate criminal investigations based on information they receive. Instead the center serves in a support
role, facilitating when appropriate the exchange of information with law enforcement agencies who ultimately evaluate and
make the determination as to whether additional action is needed or required.
We are often the bridge between federal officials and state and locals.
Leveraging technology and collaboration, the MIAC serves as the conduit for the exchange of intelligence and
information between Maine law enforcement and Federal Homeland Security agencies.
MIAC personnel do not handle or deal with judicial process (we do not engage in activity that implicates the 4th amendment
or that would require a search warrant, court order or grand jury subpoena).
The MIAC works with private sector entities with an emphasis on the protection of critical infrastructure.
The MIAC does not have an operational (field) mechanism for the collection of information and intelligence either through
covert means such as surveillance or other technological applications. Instead, MIAC personnel rely on information being
submitted from law enforcement, public and private sector or through open-source research or approved law enforcement
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