We need to continue to improve our intelligence sharing
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON DC With the recent spike in terrorist tragedies at home and abroad law enforcement is facing dangerous active shooter situations on an increasing basis. In order for law enforcement to safely and effectively subdue an active shooter which was necessary in Dallas Orlando and San Bernardino police departments must have adequate training and resources.
In an effort to provide these first respondersour local law enforcement agencieswith the resources they need to keep Americans safe Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security Michael McCaul (R-TX) Rep. Will Hurd and several other members of Congress introduced the bipartisan
Community Counterterrorism Preparedness Act.
State and local law enforcement needs to be able to respond to a variety of situations from defusing an explosive to stopping an active shooter" said Hurd a former undercover CIA officer and current member of the House Homeland Security Committee. While we need to continue to improve our intelligence sharing to stop attacks before they happen this bill implements critical updates to our tactics techniques and procedures that will ensure our men on the ground are ready for anything."
The City was pleased to learn of the proposed legislation to create a Counterterrorism Training and Exercise Grant Program for major metropolitan areas in the United States. Specialized Homeland Security planning training and conducting exercises is essential for the Citys first responders in preparing for and protecting our residents against a possible act of terrorism. I commend Congressman Mike McCall and Congressman Will Hurd in their effort to support this initiative said Chief Lawrence Trevino San Antonio Emergency Management Coordinator.
The bill authorizes $39 million from previously-appropriated funds for emergency response providers in major metropolitan areas to conduct training and exercises to prevent prepare for and respond to the most likely terrorist attack scenarios including active shooters.
