WHEREAS, the protection of constitutional freedoms and civil rights and the maintenance of confidentiality is critical for the successful fulfillment of the law enforcement mission and the national security; and

WHEREAS, the ability to gather, analyze, and share information relating to criminal activity among federal, state, and county law enforcement agencies in a timely manner is also essential for the successful prevention and interdiction of criminal/terrorist acts, whether foreign or domestic; and

WHEREAS, a coherent and well-coordinated effort in this sensitive area among federal, state and local agencies deserves significant and immediate attention; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), duly assembled at its 104th annual conference in Orlando, Florida, does hereby adopt the following resolution; be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP pledges its support to the President of the United States and the Attorney General of the United States, as well as to the Congress of the United States for the development of an effective nationwide effort to ensure that necessary information is gathered and shared in a legal and timely fashion for the protection of the citizenry against criminal and terrorist activities by individuals and organizations; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP calls upon all levels of government to ensure that sufficient funding is made available for the screening, training and equipment of those who will be involved in such activities and in the implementation of such protocols; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP offers to assist in whatever ways are practical through its Terrorism Committee to achieve and implement these ends.