### Question
Can you define what fusion center means?


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

> 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 > Part A-Information and Analysis; Access to Information**

