Via rgj.com -
Using $1.58 million in federal money, the Washoe County Commission on Tuesday approved the creation of an intelligence network for Northern Nevada to fight terrorism.
The Washoe County sheriff would oversee the Northern Nevada Information Center and work in partnership with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Clark County and Nevada emergency management agencies to gather intelligence on potential terrorism and major crimes.
The sheriff also would join Las Vegas in overseeing a StateWatch program to protect critical infrastructure across the state. Assistant Sheriff Jim Lopey said the grants will cover expenses for at least two years and expected other grants could be obtained for two more years.
County Manager Katy Singlaub said she expects rural Nevada counties could be asked to help pay for the network, which also would be used in case of a major disaster or emergency.
The money would be used to hire a program director, four intelligence analysts, a liaison with rural counties, equipment, training and travel.
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