In a non-fanfare way,
#President Trump issued a memorandum, on Feb. 6th,
directing the establishment of a National Vetting Center. It's goal
will be to improve the way the United States Government coordinate
and use intelligence and other information to identify individuals
who present a threat to national security, homeland and border
security, or would pose a threat to public safety. The National
Vetting Center will be accountable to the oversight and guidance of a
National Vetting Governance Board, and will follow the policies and
procedures in agreement with the Constitution; Executive Order 12333
of December 4, 1981, and other applicable laws.
Raising the bar
The Secretary of Homeland
Security was put in charge of designating the director of the Center,
who will manage the day-to-day operations. The Secretary of
State and the Attorney General will appoint a senior official from
each of their agencies to serve as deputy directors. The Secretary of
State, the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, the Secretary
of Homeland Security, the Director of National Intelligence, and the
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency are to work together and
provide input on issues and solutions on how to best ensure and
protect the United States from terrorist attacks and other public
safety threats.
Making sure the mission is right
Together the above agencies shall
establish a Board, consisting of six senior executives. The Board is
to provide guidance for the national #vetting enterprise and support
activities of the Center in their efforts to achieve the mission of
ensuring the safety, security, and prosperity of the United States.
The agencies have 180 days to carry out President Trump's memorandum
and must submit a joint detail report to the President every 180 days
of efforts achieved and/or implemented under the Presidents approval.
Agencies participating in the Center are to use their own funds,
with no inter-agency financing allowed.
Support of stronger
vetting
Homeland Security
Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen, praised President Trump's action to
improve the vetting and screening of those that want to enter our
country. Secretary Nielsen stated, The National Vetting Center will
support DHS and the U.S. intelligence agencies with their need of
real-time information and will play a critical role by providing a
central place for them to stay on top of Intel and law enforcement
data. The President's commitment to put in place tougher vetting and
screening measures, an improved coordination of departments and a
greater use of known intelligence means earlier detection of threats.
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