CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf
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BILL SUMMARY For PRESENTATION DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY
Date Oct 20, 2022
Location HCR 0112
Presentation Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management - Committee Discussion Only
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09:27:43 AM |
Kevin Klein, Director
of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, provided information about
the division. He mentioned that the Continuity of Operations Planning
Division may be able to help the committee with updates to the plan. Director
Klein talked about the Colorado Information Analysis Center which links
intel from federal intelligence with Capitol security. He discussed
threat monitoring using social media and other reports. Director
Klein mentioned that there are 500 threat liaison officers working with
local law enforcement and other individuals, monitoring critical infrastructure.
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09:29:43 AM |
Director Klein talked
about the Fusion Center, where different agencies share intel, such as
the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the Environmental Protection Agency,
law enforcement, or the Department of Homeland Security. The center
monitors threats to elected officials and provides needed information.
The Election Security Task Force provides for election security,
including securing local drop boxes and helping with cyber security on
election night.
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