### Question
How is the term fusion center defined?


### Answer
The term **fusion center** is defined in *6 U.S.C. § 124h* as the following:

> a collaborative effort of 2 or more Federal, State, local, or tribal government agencies that combines resources, expertise, or information with the goal of maximizing the ability of such agencies to detect, prevent, investigate, apprehend, and respond to criminal or terrorist activity

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 124h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER II-INFORMATION ANALYSIS AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION > Part A-Information and Analysis and Infrastructure Protection; Access to Information**

