1) What are the strengths of a distributed homeland security  intelligence production; a federal system with independent and largely  "sovereign" state, local, tribal jurisdictions? 2) Is there any way that  this could be made even better/stronger?

3) Locate the nearest Fusion Center to you (i live in Elizabeth city nc) via the U.S. Homeland Security link.  If you are overseas, please pick one from where you are from or your  last/next duty station. Once you find your local Fusion Center, discuss  in depth the specific role/mission of that Fusion Center. 4) Lastly, do  you believe, based on what you now know about Fusion Centers, that this  Fusion Center is clear to the public on its mission and that it can meet  the goals/objectives needed to ensure the region is under adequate  protection?