McCaul Releases Report on the Department of Homeland Security's Intelligence Enterprise

Statement

After nearly a year of intense work, House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) today released a comprehensive review of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) use of intelligence to counter terrorist threats. The report, entitled Reviewing the Department of Homeland Security's Intelligence Enterprise: Fighting Terrorism by Addressing Key Gaps, is an in-depth analysis of the Department's intelligence structure and functions, and provides over 30 recommendations with regard to streamlining and enhancing DHS intelligence efforts.

Chairman McCaul: "Although DHS has improved its ability to protect the homeland against terrorist threats over time, major gaps still remain. As the next Administration's transition efforts begin, I urge the Department to redouble its efforts to further integrate its intelligence organizations and systems. Better supporting state and local law enforcement efforts must also continue to be a top Departmental priority. Fifteen years after the attacks of 9/11, DHS has made significant strides in sharing terrorism-related intelligence, but more needs to be done. With the dangerous terror threat environment we face today, the acceptable margin of error is zero."

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