Pennsylvania Criminal Intelligence Center, Employees Receive National Awards

HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Pennsylvania State Police has announced that the Pennsylvania Criminal Intelligence Center (PaCIC) received the National Network of Fusion Centers 2015 Fusion Center of the Year Award last week in Alexandria, Va.  In addition, two employees received individual awards for The Michael Schooler Critical Infrastructure Protection Award and the Excellence in the Field of Fusion Center Outreach Award.

“The fusion center staff has worked exceptionally hard to develop this center over the years and with precise proficiencies within that center to the point of receiving such prominent awards for both PaCIC and individual performance,” said Acting Commissioner Tyree C. Blocker.  “I couldn’t be more proud of the people who give their all and now they have been recognized for their countless contributions.”

PaCIC is managed by the Pennsylvania State Police and is Pennsylvania’s primary designated all-hazards fusion center comprised of analysts and subject matter experts from local, state, and federal agencies. The fusion center has been operational 24/7 since July 2003.

The Fusion Center of the Year Award recognizes centers that have provided exceptional services to their jurisdictions and exhibit outstanding best practices.

• Derek Ruhl, Emergency and Safety Coordinator, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, received The Michael Schooler Critical Infrastructure Protection Award.  Recipients of this award have provided exceptional services to their fusion center. These particular services have enhanced critical infrastructure protection related programs, and improved the security posture of the jurisdiction and/or the nation.  Mr. Ruhl is the Department of Agriculture representative in PaCIC.
• Maggie Baker, Intelligence Analyst, Pennsylvania State Police, received the Excellence in the Field of Fusion Center Outreach Award. Ms. Baker works in the Critical Infrastructure/Key Resources protection unit within PaCIC.  Recipients of this award have provided exceptional services to their fusion center. These services or activities have enhanced outreach and liaison programs or efforts and improved the security posture of the jurisdiction and/or the nation.

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