Law enforcement groups sound alarm over potential DHS intel rollback
Source: ABC News
July 3, 2025, 1:40 PM
Four major law enforcement groups are sounding the alarm in a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about potential cuts to the intelligence-gathering arm of her agency.
The Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies (ASCIA), Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA), Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA) and National Fusion Center Association (NFCA) warn that any potential changes to the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) current structure could have a negative ripple effect on state and local law enforcement.
"For state and local stakeholders, I&A is not just another federal component; it is an essential partner in the shared mission of protecting our communities. Its embedded personnel, analytic products, and communication platforms are vital tools for understanding and responding to threats in real time," the letter sent by the associations date July 2, 2025, and obtained by ABC News.
"When changes occur without input from the field, that partnership risks being weakened -- along with the systems that support timely and effective threat response," the letter said. Reports have suggested that DHS plans to cut the I&A workforce by close to 75%.
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