Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC)
JTAC was
established in 2003 as part of the development of co-ordinated arrangements
for handling and disseminating intelligence in response to the
international terrorist threat. It is a multi-agency unit, staffed by
members of the three Agencies, the Defence
Intelligence Staff and representatives from other relevant departments
including the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Home Office, and from the
police.
Since its establishment, JTAC has become widely recognised as an
authoritative and effective mechanism for analysing all-source intelligence
on the activities, intentions and capabilities of international terrorists
who may threaten UK and allied interests worldwide. It sets threat levels and
issues timely threat warnings (relating to international terrorism) as well
as providing more in-depth reports on trends, terrorist networks and
capabilities.
The Head of JTAC is accountable directly to the Director General of the Security Service,
who in turn reports to the
Joint Intelligence Committee on JTAC's performance of its
functions. An Oversight Board, chaired by the Cabinet Office, ensures that
JTAC meets customer requirements by monitoring the effectiveness of
JTAC's systems for engaging with customer departments.
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