Background/Program Objectives:
The FBI's Counterterrorism (CT) program strategy recognizes that the underlying political/religious/ social movements that drive terrorist acts are beyond the control of any law enforcement organization.  The FBI, therefore, cannot prevent all acts of terrorism.  To effectively address terrorism, the FBI has developed a comprehensive strategy focused on building maximum feasible capacity in the CT program.  Maximum feasible capacity is achieved when the CT program has all necessary elements in place in five areas of competency: investigations, intelligence, communications, liaison, and program management.  The effort to achieve maximum feasible capacity involves in-depth assessment of the program's current capacity, identification of performance gaps, and focusing resources and attention on specific initiatives to close these gaps.

By maximizing capacity in all five levels, the FBI can proactively assure that the CT program is in the best possible position to prevent terrorist acts.  This strategy enables the FBI to maintain a specific and defined strategy, thorough intelligence gathering, valid and straightforward reporting and tracking mechanisms, effective intra- and interagency liaison and cooperation, and accountable program management.

Performance:

Performance Measure: Terrorist Acts Committed by Foreign Nationals Against U.S. Interests (within U.S. Borders) [FBI]
            FY 2002 Target: 0
            FY 2002 Actual: 0
            Discussion:  No incidents falling into this category were reported for FY 2002.

Background/Program Objectives:
All critical infrastructures now rely on computers, advanced telecommunications, and, to an ever-increasing degree, the Internet. That dependence creates new vulnerabilities, which are exacerbated by several factors.  Most infrastructures rely on commercially available technology, which means a vulnerability in hardware or software is not likely to be limited to one company, but to be widespread.  Infrastructures are increasingly interdependent and interconnected with one another, making it difficult to predict the cascading effects that the disruption of one infrastructure would have on others.  The telecommunications infrastructure is now truly global. Satellite communications, the Internet, and foreign ownership of telecommunication carriers in the U.S. have all combined to undermine the notion of a “National Information Infrastructure.” The FBI’s National Infrastructure Protection Center’s (NIPC) goal is to enhance U.S. national security by preventing infrastructure damage through a multifaceted approach to maximizing its investigative and preventative resources to thwart cyber attacks on the nation’s infrastructure.

Performance:
Performance Measure: Computer Intrusions Investigated [FBI]
            FY 2002 Target: In accordance with Department guidance, targeted levels of performance are not projected for this indicator.
            FY 2002 Actual:
            Opened and Pending:  1,956
            Closed:  814
            Discussion: Changes in the number of investigations is largely proportional to the number of trained agents in the field who respond to reported intrusions. The number of computer intrusion investigations is also tied to an increase in the intelligence base of the FBI, as well as an increase in violations reported by industry through the InfraGard and Key Asset Programs.

Performance Measure: Computer Intrusion Convictions/Pre-Trial Diversions [FBI]
            FY 2002 Target:  N/A
            FY 2002 Actual: 101
            Discussion: Computer intrusion convictions continue to rise as a result of increased investigations and level of agent expertise.

Performance Measure: NEW MEASURE: Number of Compromised Computer Systems Identified and Notified.
            FY 2002 Target:  In accordance with Department guidance, targeted levels of performance are not projected for this indicator.
            FY 2002 Actual:  2,554
            Discussion:  Through investigative efforts, additional compromised computer systems are being identified and the owners of these systems are being notified of the compromises and the methods utilized by the intruders to gain access to their computers.  This performance measure reflects the complexity of computer intrusion investigative efforts and the success of efforts to identify and target intruders who are breaking into multiple computer networks.

Performance Measure: DISCONTINUED MEASURE: Key Assets Identified  [FBI] (NOTE: This indicator is being discontinued - the program has been transferred to the Department of Homeland Security.)
            FY 2002 Target: 6,100
            FY 2002 Actual: 10,418
            Discussion: The number of Key Assets indicates the number of identified organizations, systems, or physical plans, the loss of which would have widespread or dire economic or social impact on a national, regional, or local basis.  FBI field agents identify assets in their jurisdiction that may qualify as Key Assets and consult with the owners on their operations and impact on the locality’s critical infrastructure.  Key Assets are identified and entered into a database from which maps are created that help determine any overlapping or secondary Key Assets that are interlinked. 

Background/Program Objectives:
Two key elements of domestic preparedness are expertise in hazardous devices and emergency response capabilities to address threats such as weapons of mass destruction (WMD). The FBI’S Hazardous Devices School (HDS) is the only formal domestic training school for state and local law enforcement to learn safe and effective bomb disposal operations.  The HDS prepares bomb technicians to locate, identify, render safe, and dispose of improvised hazardous devices, including those containing explosives, incendiary materials, and materials classified as WMD.

Qualification for bomb technician certification includes graduation from the HDS basic course and the completion of the HDS recertification course every three years.  Additionally, a bomb technician must be actively employed by a law enforcement or public safety organization and assigned to bomb squad responsibilities by that organization.  Other course offerings include robot courses and executive management courses.

OJP’s Office of Domestic Preparedness (ODP) provided grant funding to assist state and local emergency response agencies (law enforcement, fire, hazardous materials, emergency medical services, emergency management, and public health) to enhance their capabilities to respond to the threat posed by terrorist uses of WMD.  In addition to the grant funds that may be used to acquire specialized response equipment and design and conduct exercises, ODP developed and delivered emergency responder training, technical assistance, and direct support to plan and conduct exercises tailored to the local jurisdiction. ODP provided training through the delivery of over 30 courses which range in scope from courses to increase awareness of terrorism threats and weapons of mass destruction among public officials, public health and the medical community, public safety and public works personnel, to intensive technician and operations courses that demonstrate the effects of, and response to, live agents, explosives, and radiation. 

Performance:
            Performance Measure:  State and Local Bomb Technicians Trained [FBI]
            FY 2002 Target:  1,050 students trained at the Hazardous Devices School (HDS)
            FY 2002 Actual: 882
            Discussion: The events of September 11, 2001 and the subsequent reallocation of resources had an impact on the performance target for FY 2002, as in many other FBI programs. 

Performance Measure: DISCONTINUED MEASURE: Number of First Responders Trained [OJP] (NOTE: This indicator is being discontinued, the program has been transferred to the Department of Homeland Security.)
            FY 2002 Target:  Cumulative: 132,284
            FY 2002 Actual:  Cumulative: 192,643
            Discussion: ODP exceeded its target by 60,359. ODP achieved this goal by increasing the number of classes offered for existing courses and developing and offering new course deliveries.  Additionally, the increased emphasis and desire to receive WMD training by state and local jurisdictions contributed to the vast increase in the number of emergency responders receiving training.

Background/Program Objectives:
Through criminal and national security investigations, DOJ works to arrest and prosecute or deport terrorists and their supporters and to disrupt financial flows that provide resources to terrorists operations.  These investigations enable the Department to gather information, punish terrorists, develop and solidify relationships with critical partners, and maintain a presence visible to both potential terrorists and the American public, all of which are critical pieces of the Department’s efforts against terrorism.

The new counterterrorism strategy, implemented by the Department after September 11, 2001, includes the development of Anti-Terrorism Task Forces.  Each United States Attorney’s office identified one experienced prosecutor to serve as the Anti-Terrorism Coordinator for that district’s Anti-Terrorism Task Force.  The Coordinator convenes meetings of representatives from the federal law enforcement agencies – including the FBI, INS, DEA, U.S. Customs Service, U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Secret Service, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) – and the primary state and local police forces, along with other appropriate state agencies and officials in each district.  These task forces are part of a national network that coordinates the dissemination of information throughout the country.  The implementation of these task forces coordinated by the United States Attorney in each district and interfacing with the Department through the Criminal Division’s Regional Terrorism Coordinators, supports a concerted national assault against terrorism.

In addition, the Department created a Terrorist Financing Task Force, consisting of attorneys from the Criminal and Tax Divisions and the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, to coordinate the nationwide prosecutorial efforts against groups and individuals assisting in financing international terrorism. This task force works closely with the FBI’s Financial Review Group, which draws resources from numerous, federal law enforcement agencies and is devoted to the collection and analysis of information concerning terrorist financing.