WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) supports efforts of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Intelligence and Analysis; and

WHEREAS, IACP recognizes the importance of strong relationships between law enforcement and the private sector; and

WHEREAS, IACP recognizes that collaboration between law enforcement and the private sector is vital to real-time information sharing on evolving threats and enhancing the security of our communities; and

WHEREAS, IACP recognizes that the core mission of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is to deter and respond to threats against the United States; and

WHEREAS, IACP acknowledges that the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) is the primary mechanism by which DHS and other organizations share intelligence on these threats with vetted partners from across all levels of government and the private sector; and

WHEREAS, IACP acknowledges that the HSIN-Critical Infrastructure (HSIN-CI) platform is a resource that allows DHS and other partners to provide the private sector with an updated threat picture, best practices, programs, security, response, and recovery information relating to critical infrastructure. Now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the IACP encourages the use of HSIN-CI for sharing and obtaining information integral to the protection and operations of critical infrastructure by law enforcement agencies and the private sector communities they serve.

Submitted by: Private Sector Liaison Section

PSLS.17.19