Illinois Statewide Terrorism and Intelligence Center honored

May 6, 2022

Left to right: Alison Duncan- 2021 NFCA Awards Committee Co-Chairperson. Mike Sena- NFCA President. Melissa Smislova – Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Office of Intelligence and Analysis. Lieutenant Byron Workman- STIC Center Chief. Amy Schneider- STIC Jail and Correctional Intelligence Officer. Nick Gray- STIC Disaster Intelligence Officer. Allen Reyne- STIC Fire Service Intelligence Officer. Dr. Brian McElhaney- 2021 NFCA Awards Committee Co-Chairperson PHOTO PROVIDED

SPRINGFIELD – During its Annual Training Event last week, the National Fusion Center Association named the Illinois Statewide Terrorism and Intelligence Center the 2021 Fusion Center of the Year. Operated by the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation, the STIC serves as the designated state fusion center and is a one-stop resource for law enforcement officers to obtain information related to criminal activity and terrorism. Analysts perform thorough searches of all available databases and resources in order to provide information to law enforcement officers that can assist with planning and preparedness efforts, improve decision making process of law enforcement agencies, warn of potential threats, give an overview of the current threat environment, and provide overall situational awareness.
“The selection of the Illinois State Police as the leading enterprise in the National Fusion Center Association network is a testament to the progress made possible by strong investments in public safety,” said Governor JB Pritzker.
Fusion centers were established following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to improve information sharing and minimize gaps across all levels of government.
“The Illinois Mutual Aid Box Alarm System and the STIC have a long-standing partnership which has kept our fire service leaders better informed with real time intelligence,” said Illinois Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Chief Executive Officer Glenn Eriksen.