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8. The FBI bas attempted bwice before in the past two decades to integrate its intelligence programs, The first initiative ~ also known as the Office of Intelligence - was an attempt by an FBI Deputy Director to integrate intelligence across the crimigal and national security programs of the FBI. It did vot achieve its desired result, and the organization was later folded into the second initiative to integrate intelligence, and particularly intelligence analysis, across the FBI - the formation of the Investigative Services Division (ISD). The ISD was disbanded shortly after the events of 9/11/2001. The Committee understands that the events of 9/11/2001 have dramatically increased the importance of leveraging intelligence to counter ferrorism, but are there any systemic obstacles which were responsible for the failure of these past twe efforts that remain in place and may undermine existing efforts at intelligence reform? Response: These previous attempis were not without concrete achievement and those who conceived them should be applauded for their efforts. Both of these efforts were launched when various walls existed that prevented the implementation of the vision Legal wails prevented the utegration of inte! nce and criminal tools to combat terrorism. Cultural walls -- real and perceived -- between the FBI, the CIA, and other members of the USIC were problematic. Operational walls -- real and percenved -- between FB] efforts and those of our partners in state, local, and intemational law enforcement were also problematic. foday those walls are coming down, The USA PATRIOT Aci, the revised Attomey General Guidelines, and a FISA Court of Review opinion tore down legal walls between intelligence and law enforcement. We no Jonger need to develop paralfel intelligence and criminal cases because of restrictions on information sharmg. We have also improved our relationship with the CLA and other members of the USIC and are integrated with them at every level. Within months, the FBI's CTD, the CLA’s CTC, and the TTIC will collocate We have also strengthened our relationship with our state, local, and tribal law enforcement partners through the creation of 86 JTTFs. All of the above is not fo say that we are yet where we want to be. The transformation of the FBI into a world-class mtelligence organization will require strong leadership, hard work, patience, time, and resources. The FBI can provide the leadership, hard work, and patience. With the support of the Conunittee, the FBI is confident that we will also have the time and resources we need to achieve the results the nation requires. MISC. REQ. #53 000004686