DHS threat reporting program shifted to state and local law enforcement office

What does this do?

HR 7764 transfers the National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Program (NTER) from the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis to the DHS Office for State and Local Law Enforcement. The move must be completed within 180 days of the bill becoming law, and all staff, equipment, and funding tied to NTER transfer along with it. DHS must report to Congress every six months for two years on how the transition is progressing.

Who does it affect?

State, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies and officials are the primary users of NTER's training and tools for identifying and responding to potential threats of targeted violence. DHS and Congress are also directly involved, as the department must execute the transfer and report on it regularly.

Why does it matter?

Moving NTER to the office that works directly with police departments and sheriffs aligns the program's administrative home with the agencies it primarily serves. The mandatory biannual reporting requirement reflects congressional concern that local partners experience no interruption in access to the program during the transition.

What does it cost, and who pays?

• Intel budget funding cut at transfer
• New funding from grants or other lines
• All staff and resources move with program