Louisiana

Fusion Center Addresses & Contact Information

300 East Airport Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 925-6204

Established in October 2004, the Louisiana State Analysis & Fusion Exchange (La-SAFE), which is led by the Louisiana State Police, evolved from existing state police analytical units. The state police Investigative Support Section has been in place since the late 1960s and early 1970s, with an intelligence collection and analysis unit that was developed primarily to handle organized crime. As the investigative and intelligence needs of the police shifted over time, so too did the mission of the intelligence component, expanding from organized crime to gangs, drug trafficking, and, post-September 11, homeland security. The police intelligence unit was engaged in all-crimes collection of intelligence to support all criminal investigations. La-SAFE has adopted an all-crimes/all-hazards scope of operations.

The mission of La-SAFE is to (1) promote a collaborative environment for governmental and corporate partners to work together in providing timely information for use in providing public safety and promoting national security against terrorist and other criminal threats; (2) actively work to collect and analyze information from various sources to provide those responsible for protecting state resources with information that is pertinent in decision-making processes, allows for the maximizing of resources, and improves the ability to efficiently protect the citizens of Louisiana in matters of infrastructure protection and against organized criminal activity; and (3) evaluate all information provided and ensure that the information La-SAFE retains and utilizes is directly related to legitimate law enforcement purposes and has been legally obtained. La-SAFE will not interfere with the exercise of constitutionally guaranteed rights and privileges of individuals.

La-SAFE is staffed by 3 commissioned personnel and 20 analysts with experience in case support, information production, and information sharing in the areas of organized crime and terrorism. Louisiana State Police, the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Louisiana National Guard, East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, DHS I&A, and FBI have assigned full-time analysts to La-SAFE. The center recently established a relationship with the U.S. Coast Guard.

La-SAFE produces a variety of information and intelligence products, including general information bulletins (e.g., notices on general crimes or intelligence); daily incident briefs (i.e., daily reports of incidents reported to the center from a variety of sources); a weekly homeland defense bulletin covering homeland security issues around the world; and a summary of monthly regional crime information called the Intelligator.

DHS and DOJ systems and networks accessible to La-SAFE include HSIN, LEO, and the U.S. Coast Guard’s Homeport. Louisiana has a state HSIN portal, HSIN-LA, that provides a secure capability to share information and collaborate with public and private sector partners. It allows users to report suspicious activities to the fusion center for review and action. There are currently over 800 participants representing law enforcement, first responders, and critical infrastructure with access to HSIN-LA. Information currently being shared within HSIN-LA includes safety bulletins, intelligence reports, training opportunities, information-sharing meetings, and requests for information.300 East Airport Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 925-6204

Established in October 2004, the Louisiana State Analysis & Fusion Exchange (La-SAFE), which is led by the Louisiana State Police, evolved from existing state police analytical units. The state police Investigative Support Section has been in place since the late 1960s and early 1970s, with an intelligence collection and analysis unit that was developed primarily to handle organized crime. As the investigative and intelligence needs of the police shifted over time, so too did the mission of the intelligence component, expanding from organized crime to gangs, drug trafficking, and, post-September 11, homeland security. The police intelligence unit was engaged in all-crimes collection of intelligence to support all criminal investigations. La-SAFE has adopted an all-crimes/all-hazards scope of operations.

The mission of La-SAFE is to (1) promote a collaborative environment for governmental and corporate partners to work together in providing timely information for use in providing public safety and promoting national security against terrorist and other criminal threats; (2) actively work to collect and analyze information from various sources to provide those responsible for protecting state resources with information that is pertinent in decision-making processes, allows for the maximizing of resources, and improves the ability to efficiently protect the citizens of Louisiana in matters of infrastructure protection and against organized criminal activity; and (3) evaluate all information provided and ensure that the information La-SAFE retains and utilizes is directly related to legitimate law enforcement purposes and has been legally obtained. La-SAFE will not interfere with the exercise of constitutionally guaranteed rights and privileges of individuals.

La-SAFE is staffed by 3 commissioned personnel and 20 analysts with experience in case support, information production, and information sharing in the areas of organized crime and terrorism. Louisiana State Police, the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Louisiana National Guard, East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, DHS I&A, and FBI have assigned full-time analysts to La-SAFE. The center recently established a relationship with the U.S. Coast Guard.

La-SAFE produces a variety of information and intelligence products, including general information bulletins (e.g., notices on general crimes or intelligence); daily incident briefs (i.e., daily reports of incidents reported to the center from a variety of sources); a weekly homeland defense bulletin covering homeland security issues around the world; and a summary of monthly regional crime information called the Intelligator.

DHS and DOJ systems and networks accessible to La-SAFE include HSIN, LEO, and the U.S. Coast Guard’s Homeport. Louisiana has a state HSIN portal, HSIN-LA, that provides a secure capability to share information and collaborate with public and private sector partners. It allows users to report suspicious activities to the fusion center for review and action. There are currently over 800 participants representing law enforcement, first responders, and critical infrastructure with access to HSIN-LA. Information currently being shared within HSIN-LA includes safety bulletins, intelligence reports, training opportunities, information-sharing meetings, and requests for information.300 East Airport Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 925-6204

Established in October 2004, the Louisiana State Analysis & Fusion Exchange (La-SAFE), which is led by the Louisiana State Police, evolved from existing state police analytical units. The state police Investigative Support Section has been in place since the late 1960s and early 1970s, with an intelligence collection and analysis unit that was developed primarily to handle organized crime. As the investigative and intelligence needs of the police shifted over time, so too did the mission of the intelligence component, expanding from organized crime to gangs, drug trafficking, and, post-September 11, homeland security. The police intelligence unit was engaged in all-crimes collection of intelligence to support all criminal investigations. La-SAFE has adopted an all-crimes/all-hazards scope of operations.

The mission of La-SAFE is to (1) promote a collaborative environment for governmental and corporate partners to work together in providing timely information for use in providing public safety and promoting national security against terrorist and other criminal threats; (2) actively work to collect and analyze information from various sources to provide those responsible for protecting state resources with information that is pertinent in decision-making processes, allows for the maximizing of resources, and improves the ability to efficiently protect the citizens of Louisiana in matters of infrastructure protection and against organized criminal activity; and (3) evaluate all information provided and ensure that the information La-SAFE retains and utilizes is directly related to legitimate law enforcement purposes and has been legally obtained. La-SAFE will not interfere with the exercise of constitutionally guaranteed rights and privileges of individuals.

La-SAFE is staffed by 3 commissioned personnel and 20 analysts with experience in case support, information production, and information sharing in the areas of organized crime and terrorism. Louisiana State Police, the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Louisiana National Guard, East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, DHS I&A, and FBI have assigned full-time analysts to La-SAFE. The center recently established a relationship with the U.S. Coast Guard.

La-SAFE produces a variety of information and intelligence products, including general information bulletins (e.g., notices on general crimes or intelligence); daily incident briefs (i.e., daily reports of incidents reported to the center from a variety of sources); a weekly homeland defense bulletin covering homeland security issues around the world; and a summary of monthly regional crime information called the Intelligator.

DHS and DOJ systems and networks accessible to La-SAFE include HSIN, LEO, and the U.S. Coast Guard’s Homeport. Louisiana has a state HSIN portal, HSIN-LA, that provides a secure capability to share information and collaborate with public and private sector partners. It allows users to report suspicious activities to the fusion center for review and action. There are currently over 800 participants representing law enforcement, first responders, and critical infrastructure with access to HSIN-LA. Information currently being shared within HSIN-LA includes safety bulletins, intelligence reports, training opportunities, information-sharing meetings, and requests for information.

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