### Question
What does fusion center mean?


### Answer
**Fusion center** has the following meaning 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**

