The San Diego Sheriff's Department is able to identify individuals and organizations involved in terrorist activities
with the help of a number of factors
- the vast areas
patrolled, the wide variety of investigative divisions under its
command, presence in the jails and courts, and close
proximity to the San Ysidro border. Investigations after the terrorist attacks that took place September 11, 2001 indicate that at least two of the hijackers
lived, worked, and operated here in San Diego prior to committing their
attacks against the U.S.. Unquestionably, San Diego County
presents a desirable location for individuals or groups involved in
terrorism to comfortably operate out of.
In order to quickly facilitate the flow of critical terrorism related
information, the San Diego Sheriff's Department has established
investigative partnerships with the Terrorism Early Warning Group,
Federal Bureau of Investigation's Joint Terrorism Task Force and the San
Diego Regional Terrorism Threat Assessment Center. Together, their
purpose is to detect, prevent and respond to domestic and international
terrorist organizations and/or individuals who may threaten or attack
U.S. citizens or interest abroad or conduct criminal activity
within the U.S.. Utilizing a multi-agency approach allows for
the most effective means to investigate, penetrate, and neutralize
individuals and organizations involved in terrorist activities.
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