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Proposed Visit to the FBI's Washington Field Office (WFO): Monday Morning;

Meet with WFO's Special Agent in Charge of National Security and with the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of International Terrorism. Topic: Overview of WFO's Counterterrorism program, strategy and priorities, and the changes since 9/11.

Afternoon:

Interviews with case agents for hijackers associates/other international terrorism non-supervisory agents.

Tuesday Morning;

Interviews with case agents for hijackers associates/other international terrorism non-supervisory agents, continued.

Afternoon;

Interviews with non-supervisory Arabic language specialists Interviews with non-supervisory Reports Officers

Wednesday Morning:

Interviews with non-supervisory international terrorism analysts and with Special Surveillance Group non-supervisory personnel.

Afternoon:

Interviews with state/local law enforcement assigned to the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF)

Thursday Morning:

Interviews with other federal agency personnel assigned to JTTF, including CIA-NR personnel

Afternoon:

Interviews with supervisory language specialists and supervisory analysts.

Friday Morning:

Interviews with supervisors of international terrorism squads/JTTFs

Afternoon:

Interviews of Special Agent in Charge and Assistant Special Agent Charge of International Terrorism.

Possible Interviews Topics *Case agents for hijackers' associates/other IT non-supervisory special agents September 11th attacks & Knowledge/Understanding of International Terrorist Activity What the FBI knew about the hijackers' associates prior to September 11, 2001 Their knowledge and understanding of the International Terrorism threat, both in their territory and more generally. Experience working International Terrorism & Background/Education in this area. FBI Counterterrorism Strategy How the Counterterrorism strategies are developed, set, and implemented. Who is enforcing the priorities, and how are they being enforced. The relative prioritization of International Terrorism. The role of and interaction with FBI Headquarters in their investigations. Collection How decisions to open an investigation are made, and the extent to which investigative decisions are driven by either the Field of HQ Counterterrorism strategy and priorities. The bases for determining whether to initiate as a criminal or intelligence investigation. How FISA/Title HI targets are selected, including the criteria used for selection, and the approval process. The factors involved in decisions to convert an investigation from a "Preliminary Inquiry" to a "Full Field Investigation," and HQ's role in this process. The factors involved in decisions to close investigations, and HQ's role in this process. How information is developed during the course of the investigation, including: the use of informants, electronic and physical surveillance, open source

information, and information from other agencies, state and local authorities, and foreign governments. The extent to which informant development is emphasized, both by HQ and Field Office management. Processing DOJ and FBI policies for processing information collected during the course of their investigations, and how this actually occurs. The guidance they provide to the language specialists, the role of the language specialists in their investigations, the capability of the language specialists, and the adequacy of linguistic resources. Dissemination DOJ and FBI policies for disseminating information collected during the course of their investigations, and how this actually occurs. Collaboration/Coordination Coordination/collaboration with other FBI field offices; effectiveness of "lead" system, and to what extent collaboration is strictly ad hoc. The overall functioning of the JTTF, and the relationship with other federal agencies and state and local law enforcement authorities. Ability to receive information in a timely fashion from other federal agencies and state and local law enforcement authorities. Analysis The role of FBI Headquarters and Field analysts in their investigations, the capability of analytic personnel, and the adequacy of analytic resources. Legal issues The primary legal or other obstacles to investigating international terrorist subjects prior to 9/11, and whether these obstacles remain. Their understanding of the various statutes, regulations, and policies governing International terrorism investigations. Training/Career track

The extent and effectiveness of the training they receive in international terrorism during New Agent Training. The adequacy of international terrorism-related training they receive on an ongoing basis. Promotion possibilities/evaluations for agents working IT matters; FBI reliance on statistical accomplishments for promotions, and whether this affects IT agents. Information Techology The FBI's information technology, and its impact on their investigations. An overview of the post 9/11 Investigative Actions and the FBI's preventative focus. DOJ and FBIHQ formal and informal guidance on how to shift from reactive to preventative. Specific "preventative" techniques: Material Witness Warrants, Immigration Detentions, voluntary interviews, deterrent prosecutions, etc. Which of these techniques their office has used, how the determinations have been made to use these techniques, and the extent to which they have been used. What other "preventative" techniques their office has used in these efforts, and how the determination has been made to use these techniques. Effectiveness of these techniques. *Investigative results Overall problems they've observed in the FBI's efforts to shift from a reactive to a preventative mode. Extent to which this preventative focus has represented a shift away from longterm CT investigations, and their perspective on any resulting negative impacts on CT program. Their perspective on the deterrent effect of prosecutions for minor violations Coordination/collaboration with other federal agencies and stateAocal authorities when utilizing these techniques. Important counterterrorism leads and information developed as a result of these investigative techniques.

Sources developed as a result of these techniques. Civil liberties Guidance from FBIHQ and DOJ on how to achieve the appropriate balance between civil liberties and security. FBIHQ, DOJ, and their management's emphasis on the importance of protecting civil liberties. Specific steps their office has taken to ensure that civil liberties are adequately protected, particularly in terms of FBI efforts to ensure the protection of individuals' First Amendment rights. Aggressiveness of FBI investigations targeting religious figures and religious institutions, and how this has changed since 9/11. Training they have received in this area. Concerns they may have on the current balance being struck.

*Non-supervisory Arabic Language Specialists Counterterrorism Strategy Their perspective on the relative prioritization of international terrorism. Their knowledge and involvement of FIS A and Title HI selection process, and how determinations are made to maintain surveillance. Role in International Terrorism Investigations How they receive their translation assignments, and whether they are assigned to particular investigations. The extent to which they are kept "in the loop" on program and investigative developments. Their relationship with field agents and supervisory personnel. Processing The FBI and DOJ policies for determine what should be translated and documented and how it actually occurs. The extent to which the translated information is maintained in searchable, electronic databases. The FBI's ability to translate information in a timely fashion. Dissemination The FBI and DOJ policies for disseminating translated information, and how it actually occurs. Analysis The extent to which the language specialists are actually performing intelligence analysis, beyond mere translation. Their relationship with the Field and HQ Intelligence Analysts Knowledge/experience and training Their ability to attract and retain top language personnel.

Their background in international terrorism prior to assuming their position, and how they stay abreast of important developments in their field. The training that they receive, both in terms of language instruction, analytic and investigative training, and substantive regional issues. Reforms The extent to which the post September 11 reforms are impacting their program, and the effects of these reforms.

*Non-supervisory Reports Officers Counterterrorism Strategy The Reports Officers' involvement in setting and implementing overall FBI counterterrorism strategy and priorities. Their role in establishing and enforcing the FBI's collection priorities. Their interaction with the analysts, and in setting and implementing analytic priorities. To what extent they actually perform original analysis in the course of their duties. Reports Officer Priorities To whom do they report and how are they evaluated. How they receive their assignments, and whether they are assigned to particular investigations or to cover particular terrorist organizations. Who decides to whom their products should be sent. What are the FBI, DOT, and other guidelines governing their work, particularly in terms of what information is reported, and to whom. The extent to which they are kept "in the loop" on program and investigative developments. Their relationship with field agents and supervisory personnel. Access to relevant Information/Information Flow Information flow within the FBI, and their ability to access all relevant FBI intelligence on a timely basis. Their access to relevant Intelligence Community information and other intelligence on a timely basis. Their ability to task other agencies, foreign intelligence and law enforcement partners, and state and local law enforcement for information. Information Technology

The FBI's information technology, and its impact on their ability to provide timely, fully informed intelligence products. Dissemination The FBI and DOJ policies for disseminating translated information, and how it actually occurs. Background/Experience and Training How they were selected for their position, and their prior background and experience. Their understanding and knowledge of the international terrorist threat, both within their territory and more generally. The career track for Reports Officers, and the FBI's ability to retain top Reports personnel What training they receive, both upon assuming their position, and on a continuing basis. How their training compares to the training for Reports officers at the CIA.

*Non-supervisorv Field Analytic Personnel Role in International Terrorism Investigations How FBI Field Agents are using analytic and other intelligence products in the course of their investigations. The extent to which analysts are involved in setting collection priorities and driving investigations. The extent to which investigative or prosecutorial concerns are impacting their ability to produce independent analytic products. Their role in validating information provided by FBI informants. The FBI's ability to produce meaningful strategic analytic products to inform its executives, foreign governments, the Intelligence Community, local/state law enforcement, and the national policymakers To what extent the analysts coordinate and collaborate with personnel from FBI Field Offices and other agencies; the role that FBIHQ plays in this process. To whom do they report. Analytic Counterterrorism Strategy How their strategic and tactical analytic priorities are established and implemented. The relative emphasis at the FBI on strategic vs. tactical analysis. Information Technology The FBI's information technology, and its impact on their ability to provide timely, fully informed analytic products. Access to relevant Information/Information Flow Information flow within the FBI, and their ability to access all relevant FBI intelligence on a timely basis. Their access to relevant Intelligence Community information and other intelligence on a timely basis. The analysts' ability to task other agencies, foreign intelligence and law enforcement partners, and state and local law enforcement for information.

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Reforms Describe the reforms. The extent to which the post September 11 reforms are impacting their program, and the effectiveness of these reforms. Background/Experience and Training How they were selected for the analytic position, and their prior background and experience. Their understanding and knowledge of the international terrorist threat, both within their territory and more generally. The career track for analysts, and the FBI's ability to retain top analytic personnel What training they receive, both upon assuming their position, and on a continuing basis.

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*Non-supervisorv Special Surveillance Group personnel Collection How decisions are made to employ surveillance resources How determinations are made as to what type of surveillance to employ. The adequacy of surveillance resources for the International Terrorism program. Processing The FBI and DOJ policies for disseminating information derived during the course of surveillance operations. Whether the surveillance data is maintained in a searchable electronic database. Knowledge/Understanding of International Terrorism & Training The extent to which surveillance personnel are kept "in the loop" on investigative developments. What type of training the surveillance personnel receive. Their access to relevant FBI and U.S. Intelligence Community intelligence and analytic products.

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*State/local law enforcement assigned to Joint Terrorism Task Force Counterterrorism Strategy How the JTTF's counterterrorism strategies are developed and implemented, and their involvement in this process. Collection How decisions to open and close investigations are made, and the extent to which investigative decisions are driven by either the Field or HQ counterterrorism strategy and priorities How information is developed during the course of the investigations. Processing Policies for processing information collected during the course of their investigations, and how this actually occurs. Dissemination Policies for disseminating information collected during the course of their investigations, and how this actually occurs. Analysis The role of analysis and analysts in their investigations, the capability of analytic personnel, and the adequacy of analytic resources. Collaboration/coordination with the FBI and with other agencies Official agreements on coordination and collaboration with the FBI, both in and out of the JTTF structure. The extent to which they receive relevant intelligence information, from the FBI and from the U.S. Intelligence Community, on a timely basis. The usefulness of the FBI's threat warnings, from their perspective. The quality, quantity and timeliness of intelligence and analytic products that they receive from the FBI. Their access to FBI and U.S. Intelligence Community databases. The FBI's ability to effectively task them for relevant information.

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The extent of their involvement in ongoing FBI counterterrorism investigations. What are their responsibilities regarding reporting information back to their home agency and what are the rules on such information sharing. To what extent have leaks out of the JTTFs impacted the FBI's willingness to share information with them. Background/experience of JTTF members How personnel are selected for assignment to the JTTF, and the length of their assignment. The training they receive on counterterrorism matters, either from the FBI or elsewhere. Their knowledge and understanding of the international terrorist threat, both within their territory and more generally. The availability of security clearances for JTTF members and other police officials, and the levels of the clearances. Reforms Describe the reforms. The impact of the post September 11 reforms on their JTTF, including: The effect of the establishment of the National Joint Terrorism Task Force at FBfflQ The creation of an FBI HQ counterterrorism "flying squad."

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*Other agency personnel assigned to the JTTF Counterterrorism Strategy How the JTTF's counterterrorism strategies are developed and implemented, and their agency's involvement in this process. Collection How decisions to open and close investigations are made, and the extent to which investigative decisions are driven by either the Field or HQ counterterrorism strategy and priorities How information is developed during the course of the investigations. Processing Policies for processing information collected during the course of their investigations, and how this actually occurs. Dissemination Policies for disseminating information collected during the course of their investigations, and how this actually occurs. Analysis The role of analysis and analysts in their investigations, the capability of analytic personnel, and the adequacy of analytic resources. Coordination/Collaboration with the FBI and other agencies on the JTTF Official agreements on coordination and collaboration with the FBI, and with other entities represented on the JTTF. Their role on the JTTF, and their involvement in ongoing FBI counterterrorism investigations. The process through which they receive taskings from the FBI for terrorist-related information. Their access to FBI and other U.S. Intelligence Community databases. The process through which the FBI responds to requests for information, and the effectiveness of this process.

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The quality and quantity and timeliness of intelligence and analytic products that they receive from the FBI. The process through which they respond to taskings from the FBI, and the effectiveness of this process. Legal and other obstacles to fuller integration of JTTF members. What are their responsibilities regarding reporting information back to their home agency and what are the rules on such information sharing. To what extent have leaks out of the JTTFs impacted the FBI's willingness to share information with them. Background/experience of JTTF members How they were selected for assignment to the JTTF, and the length of their assignment. The training they received on counterterrorism matters and on the FBI. Their knowledge and understanding of the international terrorist threat, both within their territory and more generally. Reforms The impact of the post September 11 reforms on their JTTF, including: The effect of the establishment of the National Joint Terrorism Task Force at FBIHQ The creation of an FBI HQ counterterrorism "flying squad."

An overview of the post 9/11 Investigative Actions and the FBI's preventative focus. DOJ and FBIHQ formal and informal guidance on how to shift from reactive to preventative. Specific "preventative" techniques: Material Witness Warrants, Immigration Detentions, voluntary interviews, deterrent prosecutions, etc. Which of these techniques their office has used, how the determinations have been made to use these techniques, and the extent to which they have been used.

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What other "preventative" techniques their office has used in these efforts, and how the determination has been made to use these techniques. Effectiveness of these techniques. * Investigative results Overall problems they've observed in the FBI's efforts to shift from a reactive to a preventative mode. Extent to which this preventative focus has represented a shift away from longterm CT investigations, and their perspective on any resulting negative impacts on CT program. Their perspective on the deterrent effect of prosecutions for minor violations Coordination/collaboration with other federal agencies and state/local authorities when utilizing these techniques. Important counterterrorism leads and information developed as a result of these investigative techniques. Sources developed as a result of these techniques. Civil liberties Guidance from FBIHQ and DOJ on how to achieve the appropriate balance between civil liberties and security. FBIHQ, DOJ, and their management's emphasis on the importance of protecting civil liberties. Specific steps their office has taken to ensure that civil liberties are adequately protected, particularly in terms of FBI efforts to ensure the protection of individuals' First Amendment rights. Aggressiveness of FBI investigations targeting religious figures and religious institutions, and how this has changed since 9/11. Training they have received in this area. Concerns they may have on the current balance being struck.

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*Supervisory Language Specialists Counterterrorism Strategy The extent to which they (or the non-supervisory language specialists) are involved in establishing investigative priorities and strategies. How language specialists' priorities are established and implemented. How FISA and Title HI targets are selected, and how determinations are made to maintain surveillance. Role in International Terrorism Investigations The extent to which they are kept "in the loop" on program and investigative developments. Their relationship with Field Office and HQ management. Processing The FBI and DOJ policies for determine what should be translated and documented and how it actually occurs. The extent to which the translated information is maintained in searchable, electronic databases. The FBI's ability to translate information in a timely fashion. Dissemination The FBI and DOJ policies for disseminating translated information, and how it actually occurs. Analysis The extent to which they are actually performing intelligence analysis, beyond mere translation. Their relationship with Field and HQ Intelligence Analysts.

Knowledge/experience and training Their ability to attract and retain top language specialists.

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Their background in international terrorism prior to assuming their position, and how they stay abreast of important developments in their field. The training that they receive, both in terms of language instruction, and analytic and investigative training. Reforms The extent to which the post September 11 reforms are impacting their program, and the effects of these reforms.

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*Supervisory Field Analytic Personnel Analytic Counterterrorism strategy How analytic priorities are established and implemented. The relative emphasis at the FBI on strategic vs. tactical analysis. Role in International Terrorism Investigations The extent to which analysts and analytic supervisors are involved in setting overall counterterrorism collection priorities and driving investigations. How FBI Field Agents are using analytic and other intelligence products in the course of their investigations. The extent to which the analysts or the analytic supervisors are kept "in the loop" on program and investigative developments. Their relationship with Field Office and HQ management. The extent to which investigative and prosecutorial concerns impact their ability to produce independent analytic products. The FBI's ability to produce meaningful strategic analytic products to inform its executives, foreign governments, the Intelligence Community, local/state law enforcement, and the national policymakers To what extent the analysts coordinate and collaborate with personnel from FBI Field Offices and other agencies; the role that FBIHQ plays in this process. To whom do they report. Access to relevant information/information flow Information flow within the FBI, and their ability to access all relevant FBI intelligence on a timely basis. The analysts' access to relevant Intelligence Community information and other intelligence on a timely basis. The analyst and supervisory analysts' ability to task other agencies, foreign intelligence and law enforcement partners and state and local law enforcement for information. Information Technology

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The FBI's information technology, and its impact on their ability to provide timely, fully informed analytic products.

Background/experience and training How the supervisory analyst and the analysts were selected for their positions, and their prior background and experience. The career track for analysts and supervisory analysts and the FBI's ability to retain top analytic personnel. What training the analysts receive, both upon assuming their position, and on a continuing basis. Reforms The extent to which the post September 11 reforms are impacting their program, and the effectiveness of the reforms.

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*Supervisors of International Terrorism Squads/JTTFs September 11th attacks & Knowledge/Understanding of International Terrorist Activity What the FBI knew about the hijackers' associates prior to September 11,2001 Their knowledge and understanding of the International Terrorism threat, both in their territory and more generally. Experience level and background/education of those on their squad hi working International Terrorism matters. FBI Counterterrorism Strategy How the Counterterrorism strategies are developed and implemented. The relative prioritization of International Terrorism. The role of and interaction with FBI Headquarters in their investigations. Collection How decisions to open an investigation are made, and the extent to which investigative decisions are driven by either the Field of HQ Counterterrorism strategy and priorities. The bases for determining whether to initiate as a criminal or intelligence investigation. The factors involved in decisions to convert an investigation from a "Preliminary Inquiry" to a "Full Field Investigation," and HQ's role in this process. The factors involved in decisions to close investigations, and HQ's role in this process. How information is developed during the course of the investigation, including: the use of informants, electronic and physical surveillance, open source information, and information from other agencies, state and local authorities, and foreign governments. The extent to which informant development is emphasized, both by HQ and Field Office management. Processing

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DOJ and FBI policies for processing information collected during the course of their investigations, and how this actually occurs. The guidance they provide to the language specialists, the role of the language specialists in their investigations, the capability of the language specialists, and the adequacy of linguistic resources. Dissemination DOJ and FBI policies for disseminating information collected during the course of their investigations, and how this actually occurs. Collaboration/Coordination with other agencies The overall functioning of the JTTF, and the relationship with other federal agencies and state and local law enforcement authorities. Ability to receive information in a timely fashion from other federal agencies, state and local law enforcement authorities, and foreign law enforcement and intelligence partners. Analysis The role of FBI Headquarters and Field analysts in their investigations, the capability of analytic personnel, and the adequacy of analytic resources. Legal issues The primary legal or other obstacles to investigating international terrorist subjects prior to 9/11, and whether these obstacles remain. Their squad's understanding of the various statutes, regulations, and policies governing international terrorism investigations. Training The extent and effectiveness of the training they receive in international terrorism during New Agent Training. The adequacy of international terrorism-related training they receive on an ongoing basis. Information Techology The FBI's information technology, and its impact on their investigations.

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Reforms The impact of the post September 11 reforms on their JTTF, including: The effect of the establishment of the National Joint Terrorism Task Force at FBfflQ The creation of an FBI HQ counterterrorism "flying squad." The establishment of the Reports Officer Program.

An overview of the post 9/11 Investigative Actions and the FBI's preventative focus. DOJ and FBIHQ formal and informal guidance on how to shift from reactive to preventative. Specific "preventative" techniques: Material Witness Warrants, Immigration Detentions, voluntary interviews, deterrent prosecutions, etc. Which of these techniques their office has used, how the determinations have been made to use these techniques, and the extent to which they have been used. What other "preventative" techniques their office has used in these efforts, and how the determination has been made to use these techniques. Effectiveness of these techniques. *Investigative results Overall problems they've observed in the FBI's efforts to shift from a reactive to a preventative mode. Extent to which this preventative focus has represented a shift away from longterm CT investigations, and their perspective on any resulting negative impacts on CT program. Their perspective on the deterrent effect of prosecutions for minor violations Coordination/collaboration with other federal agencies and state/local authorities when utilizing these techniques. Important counterterrorism leads and information developed as a result of these investigative techniques. Sources developed as a result of these techniques.

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Civil liberties Guidance from FBIHQ and DOJ on how to achieve the appropriate balance between civil liberties and security. FBIHQ, DOJ, and their management's emphasis on the importance of protecting civil liberties. Specific steps their office has taken to ensure that civil liberties are adequately protected, particularly in terms of FBI efforts to ensure the protection of individuals' First Amendment rights. Aggressiveness of FBI investigations targeting religious figures and religious institutions, and how this has changed since 9/11. Training they have received in this area. Concerns they may have on the current balance being struck.

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* Assistant Special Agent in Charge of International Terrorism and Special Agent in Charge. National Security September 11th attacks & Knowledge/Understanding of International Terrorist Activity What the FBI knew about the hijackers' associates prior to September 11, 2001 Their knowledge and understanding of the International Terrorism threat, both in their territory and more generally. Counterterrorism Strategy How the FBI's counterterrorism strategies are developed and implemented, both at the Field and HQ level. The relative prioritization of counterterrorism at the FBI. The ability of FBI HQ to set, guide, and enforce its counterterrorism priorities; the extent of field offices' autonomy in setting their own investigative priorities. Field Offices' ability to reprogram and reassign personnel to and from counterterrorism. The extent to which investigative decisions are driven by either the Field or HQ counterterrorism strategy. Experience level & Background of Terrorism personnel Whether the FBI's management career track and promotion policies are affecting HQ's ability to run an effective national counterterrorism program. The experience level of the FBI HQ program managers and counterterrorism executives. The effectiveness of the FBI's efforts to recruit and retain FBI agents with expertise in Arab language, culture, and history. The adequacy of the training the FBI provides in international terrorism-related matters to agents, analysts, linguists, and surveillance personnel. Collection efforts The extent to which informant development is emphasized, both by HQ and Field Office management.

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The aggressiveness of the FBI's efforts to penetrate the radical Islamic communities in the United States. Obstacles to effective collection and investigation, including internal FBI and DOJ guidelines, and any external legal impediments. How the FBI goes about collecting open source information, and how this information is used in the course of its counterterrorism investigations. Processing The FBI and DOJ policies on processing information, and how it actually occurs. The FBI's ability to process Arabic language information in a timely fashion. Dissemination/information flow The extent to which relevant information is shared internally at the FBI, particularly within field office squads, between squads, within HQ units, and between different units at HQ. Analysis The degree to which analysis is driving investigations and collection priorities. The FBI's ability to produce meaningful strategic analytic products to inform its executives, foreign governments, the Intelligence Community, local/state law enforcement, and the national policymakers. Collaboration/coordination with other agencies, state and local law enforcement, and foreign intelligence and law enforcement partners. Official agreements on coordination and collaboration with the FBI, both in and out of the JTTF structure. The extent to which they receive relevant intelligence information from the U.S. Intelligence Community on a timely basis. The extent to which they receive relevant information from other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies on a timely basis. Their office's access to U.S. Intelligence Community and other law enforcement agencies' databases. Reforms

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The impact of the post September 11 reforms on their JTTF, including: The effect of the establishment of the National Joint Terrorism Task Force at FBfflQ The creation of an FBI HQ counterterrorism "flying squad." The establishment of the Reports Officer Program.

An overview of the post 9/11 Investigative Actions and the FBI's preventative focus. DOJ and FBIHQ formal and informal guidance on how to shift from reactive to preventative. Specific "preventative" techniques: Material Witness Warrants, Immigration Detentions, voluntary interviews, deterrent prosecutions, etc. Which of these techniques their office has used, how the determinations have been made to use these techniques, and the extent to which they have been used. What other "preventative" techniques their office has used in these efforts, and how the determination has been made to use these techniques. Effectiveness of these techniques. * Investigative results Overall problems they've observed in the FBI's efforts to shift from a reactive to a preventative mode. Extent to which this preventative focus has represented a shift away from longterm CT investigations, and their perspective on any resulting negative impacts on CT program. Their perspective on the deterrent effect of prosecutions for minor violations Coordination/collaboration with other federal agencies and state/local authorities when utilizing these techniques. Important counterterrorism leads and information developed as a result of these investigative techniques. Sources developed as a result of these techniques. Civil liberties

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Guidance from FBIHQ and DOJ on how to achieve the appropriate balance between civil liberties and security. FBIHQ, DOJ, and their management's emphasis on the importance of protecting civil liberties. Specific steps their office has taken to ensure that civil liberties are adequately protected, particularly in terms of FBI efforts to ensure the protection of individuals' First Amendment rights. Aggressiveness of FBI investigations targeting religious figures and religious institutions, and how this has changed since 9/11. Training they have received in this area. Concerns they may have on the current balance being struck.

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Team 6 Investigative Timeline PHASE I

(June through mid-July)

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Preparation and submission of document requests

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Background briefings from key agencies on counterterrori sip law enforcement and intelligence collection in the United States) [Department of Homeland Security, DIA)

PHASE II

(mid-July through late October) FBI field office site visits and interviews of selected personnel (including FBI, )HS, and state/local Joint Terrorism Task Force members)

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Priority field offices: Washington Field Office,.Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Newark, Tampa.

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Secondary field offices: New York, Miami, Jacksonville, Baltimore.

PHASE in ^

FBI Headquarters interviews of selected officials (including Counterterrorism analysts, managers, and executives)

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(early Noveiriber through late November)

Justice Department interviews of selected officials with responsibilities for counterterrprism and intelligence collection inside the United States (including Office of Intelligence Policy and Review, the Counterterrorism Section,, and the Office of Legal Policy)

PHASE V •

Gate October through early November)

(late November through mid-December)

Other federal agency interviews of selected officials with responsibilities for Counterterrorism and intelligence collection inside the United States | JDIA, DHS, and the NSC)

PHASE VI

(mid-December through late January)

FBI Legal Attaches in overseas postingsf | personnel) and selected officials fr6m foreign intelligence and law enforcement agencies (with responsibilities for Counterterrorism and domestic intelligence collection) Priority locations: Canada, Germany, England, Israel [others?]

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PHASE VII •

(February)

Interviews of selected outside experts in the areas of counterterrorism and domestic intelligence collection (including academics, civil liberties experts, and private sector data mining company executives).

PHASE Vm (March through April) •

Review of investigative record

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Lessons learned: analysis and evaluation

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Drafting findings, conclusions, and policy recommendations

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