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Daniels, 'KristinFrom:Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 9:26 AMPowers, James; Perelman, Michael; 411Hoffman, Steven; Daniels, KristinTo:Co:Subject: Re: News from Institute of Terrorism Research and Responsel

Jim,Definitely doable, What we would do is put together an ITRR team in conjunction with our counterparts in thepolice and campus security for snch a seminar, I f you want to include all emergency selvices, we would invitethe other Israeli emergency selvices as well. We would include case studies dealing with acl'vel'sarial planning,using keysources, emergency response, command and control, perimeter and layered security, all dealing witheducational institutions, We would end the day with a tabletop, When we do tabletops ofthis nature, we breakthe Israeli SMEs up into the breakout groups, so there is an exchange of information even at the "playing stage",In short, yes, Would love to work with the Commonwealth on another project.Let me know how we can help,AarollSent ii'om my BlackBell'y smartphone

From: "Powers, James" Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 08:59: 11 -0500To: Michael Perelman' 2 _, ; Aaron ~ : } : ~ ~ ~ ~ ! = ! , ~ ~ ~ Cc: Hoffinan, Steven; Daniels,Subject: FW: News from Institute of Tell'olislll Research and Response!Mike/Aaron,From all Indications, this appears to be superb tralnlng- but probably not affordable by ourcampus/university security directors, What's the chance of bring this trilinlng to the Commonwealth? I'llbet we could get a ton of folks to attend, Perhaps run one session In Phil/y, one at HACC, and one InPittsburgh, '

Thoughts?JimJames F, Powers, Jr . I DirectorPennsylvania Office of Homeland Security2605 Interstate Drive 1 Suite 380Harrisburg, PA 17110-9382Office: 717,651.27151 Fax: 717,651.2040.W\N\'Y.JJ.Q rn e la ndsecu J-j ty. state.This e-mail,lncludlngattachments, Is Intended for the sole use of the Indlvldual(s) and entlty(les) to whom addressedand may contain Information that Is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable laws, If youare neither the Intended add ressee, nor authorized to receive emali on behalf of the Intended addressee, youare hereby,notified that you may not use, copy, disclose or distribute any Information contained herein, If you havereceived this message In error, Immediately notify the sender and delete the message,

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From: Ety Richman On Behalf Of Ety RichmanSent: Monday, NovemberTo: Powers, JamesSubject: News from Institute of Terrorism Research and Responsel

Sponsored by:Institute of Terrorism Research and Response&BLUELINE Risk Mitigation Group, LLC

The Institute of Terrorism Research and Response (ITRR) In partnership with BLU ELINE RiskMitigation Group Is making accessible to University Campus Security Professionals the opportunity tostudy and view terrorism preparedness and response activities, capabilities and resources of Israel; and Isproviding direct access to the Israeli agency and response officials who combat the terrorist threat anddirect the response to terrorist actions. The lessons learned, response and preparedness systems and thecapabilities developed over time by Israel may be useful for adoption and adaptation by agencies In theUnited States.When: February 7,2010 to February 13, 2010Syllabus: This high Impact training experience Is filled with seven days of exposure to all aspects of safetyand security to Include - physical security, Intelligence operations, policy and procedures, threat analysis andmore. Hear from those who are living proof of how crime and terrorism can Impact educational institutionsand how to minimize those effects while maintaining an open educational environment.Because of the small group (maximum 10 people) approach, you will have direct access to the principals forface-to-face Interviews and full access to sites normally closed to larger groups.

Total Fees: $5,250.00 US Currency - Includes, Round Trip Airfare from JFK,Hotel Accommodations, 2 Meals pe(Day, Travel In Israel and Conference / Training fees.

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Air Travel JFK* To Israel - Arrive on November 8th

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Arrival to Israel -Welcome by representallve from the Israeli governmenl. Welcome dinner

Lectures Understanding the Threats and Origins of Fundamentalist Terrorism. Intelligence, the uses of live sources, Intelligence: Receiving the Information, passing it on theexecution level, commanding and controlling forces.

TBD (Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center I INP Intel Center)Tabletop

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o Include delegation and Israeli subject matter experts to address a response andmanagement scenario Involving a crisis at an educational Institution

Lectures Lesson learned In terror attack sites at (TBD) University Communications with Media during Mass Casualty Incident Emergency Situation I MO, 3 stages of operations.

Site visit to Hebrew university, Jerusalem Site visits to terror attack sites

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Travel to Tel Aviv -Visit the Azrlell Towers, 350,000 square meters of modern businesses andservices, and 186 meters high, the Azrleillargest commercial center in the Middle East. Learn aboutmall security and the Emergency Management of Large populated private Installations.Visit to Port of Ashdod . On the border with Gaza. (Relate to security concerns with large populationfacilities).On site visit to Shderot see the considerations and actions of a municipality and Its school system toaddress public resiliency.

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Further Info:*JFK will ,serVe as the primary airport tq and from Israel. Additional locations can be arranged on a case bycases bases but may Incur additlonili expense,. '. ' . . . - ",". .

**'Proposed program can be adjusted to fit participant's request - s l t ~ visits a n d s P I : ; ~ ~ ; ~ a m ~ : a ~ y changewithout notlce'and will be replacedwifh suitable and ' af I or questions,please contact patrick Chagnon at ' ' , or

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AaronRichm an'- - ']Tuesday, A u g u s ~ Mike Perelman; Powers, James; Aaron Richman; Erik MillerRe: Intelligence Cycle & The Missing Piece - Input from the Field

To build upon Mike's concept, there is a NY model called, Operation Safeguard/Operation Nexus. This conc(is very similar to other global programs. In short, the concept says, we should be able to outreach to the variosectors, bring them in for coffee and donuts and present them with a presentation that explains their role in thintel cycle. We explain to them what the adversary may be doing to "use" the specific sector. Not just to targethe CIKR, but how the adversary plans, trains, recruits . .all in relationship to the specific sector.This training can be 1 hour to save them time and can be done at their facility. We would give them a businescard with a number to call, an email to send for anything that is not an emergency and meets the "shopping Ii:of suspicious indicators and warning signs that we submitted to them.I think the important thing, like you mentioned, is to make them a part of the process. How we do that, is byexplaining why, specifically, they need to. This may not answer all the issues, but if we pull them in as such,may get them more involved and have a stake in the material being sent to them.AR

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JAMES F. POWERS, JR. I DirectorPennsylvania Office of Homeland Security2605 Interstate Drive I Suite 380Harrisburg, PA 17110-9382Office: 717.651.2715 I . ' ~ l h ; l o " www.homelandsecurity.state.pa.us

Fax: 717.651.2040

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Powers, JamesFrom:Sent: Mike PerelmanTuesday, /'"\U,IU:>'To: Powers, James; Aaron Richman; Erik MillerRe : Intelligence Cycle & The Missing Piece - Input from the Fieldubject:

Jim:Not surprisingly, you are ahead of the curve. Can you set aside time next week for a working meeting on ho"approach the problem?I think the issue of what is needed and what can be done to improve the situation is helping people understan,their role in the process. I can picture a person in your office arranging county by county (brief) trainingsessions that would educate people on intelligence, the cycle, their role, etc.Evelytime you and I have met people in the field, it has resulted in ground-up information sharing.Something to think about. I'm on the road right now. I will call you as soon as I reach my destination Ifyouthink a working meeting is appropriate we can schedule it then - about I hour from now.MikeMike PerelmanInstitute of TelTorism Research and Response

Fl'Om: "Powers, James" Date: Tue, 10 Aug 201009:23:36 -0400To: Subject: Intelligence Cycle & The Missing Piece - Input from the FieldITRR Colleagues,As I have repeated many times, we are extremely pleased with the product ITRR has developed/delivered thus far - asuperb job by all involved - whoever they arelThe piece that we still miss, however - and have no ability or authority to fix - is the Input from the ground .levelstakeholders here in PA. This group comprises three major elements associated with our CIKR :

local fir st responders owners/operators/security directors of our CIKR sector-specific associations/informal working groups associated with the 18 sectors of CIKR

Thus far, these three groups have received both raw and processed intelligence from ITRR; they understand that anyfollow-up actions are totally up to them.I have also in formed each recipient of the PIB previously that their input is just as valuable in assisting your analysts alresearchers to validate their own thesis, predictions and trends/patterns (i.e., where they were right and where theywere incorrect).My assessment thus far: UNSATISFACTORY

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Powers, JamesFrom:Sent: Branaman, Joseph G. [[email protected], July 30, 2010 11 :53 AMTo: Powers, JamesSubject: RE: Michael (Mike) Perelman

Jim,Thanks again for the info and the contact #'s for Mike. Please add me to your contacts and reach out if you need anythingin Florida.JodyJoseph G. Branaman, TFOAssistant WMD CoordinatorJacksonville Division I GVRA

From: Powers, James [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 11: 16 AMTo: Branaman, Joseph G.Subject: FW: Michael (Mike) PerelmanJoe,As requested.JimJAMES F. POWERS, JR. I DirectorPennsylvania Office of Homeland Security2505 Interstate Drive I Suite 380Harrisburg, PA 17110-9382Office: 717.551.2715 I Mobile: Fax: 717.551.2040www.homelandsecurity.state.pa.usThis e-mail.includingattachments.isintendedfor the sole use of the individual(s) and entity(ies) to whom addressedand may contain information that is privileged, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If youare neither the intended addressee, nor authorized to receive email on behalf of the intended addressee, youare hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose and/or distribute any information contained herein. If you havereceived this message in error, immedi ately notify the sender and delete the message.

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Powers, James. From: Michael Scullin 1Sent:To:

Wednesday, September 08,20105:34 PMPowers, JamesSubject: RE: Pennsylvania Intelligence Bulletin No. 117, Item #2

Dear Jim,Sorry that it has taken so long to get back to you on "French assets" in the region.There are a number of French organizations in our region, including the French American Chamber ofCo=erce, the French International School, and the Alliance Francaise de Philadelphie.This region is also considered to have the highest level of direct investment in the US, withcompanies like Saint-Gobain (North American headquarters), Sanofi-Aventis, Arkema, Boiron (NorthAmerican headquarters), Sonepar, Air Liquide, Veolia, and more generally throughout Pa, Suez and Areva.Regards.MichaelMichael E. Scullin, Esq.Han. Consul ofFrance in Philadelphia and WilmingtonMcElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 1500r.... ,PA 19103 I - ~ I S ' ' f " ~ ' A q 7 j ,-u,.- ~ 7 _ Z . t 1 4 0 http: //www.consulfrance-washington.orglCe message est sans accent afin de ne pas pertuber certains logiciels de message";e anglopizones .

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From: Powers, James Subject: RE: Pennsylvania Intelligence Bulletin No. 117, Item #2To: '''Michael Scullin'"Date: Thursday, August 5, 2010, 9:04Thanks, Mike. I understand completely. Welcome back to the heat.

I am originally from Birmingham, AL but haven't lived there since graduating from the University of Alabama in1969. I have no idea how I acclimated to that temperature! Now when I return, it's like walking into a steambath.

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Let me know when you plan to come to Harrisburg.

Jim

JAMES F. POWERS, JR. 1DirectorPennsylvania Office of Homeland Security2605 Interstate Drive 1Suite 380Harrisburg, PA 17110-9382Office: 717.651.27151 Mot)ile:l Fax: 717.651 .2040www.homelandsecuritl..state.pa.us

This e-mail.includingattachments.isintended for the sole use of the individual(s) and entity(ies) to whomaddressed and may contain information that is privileged ; confidential and/or exempt from disclosure underapplicable laws. If you are neither the intended addressee, nor authorized to receive email on behalf of theintended addressee, you are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose and/or distribute anyinformation contained herein. If you have received this message in error, immediately notify the sender anddelete the message.

From: Michael Scullin [m,lilto>!IiISent: Thursday, August 05,To: Powers, JamesSubject: RE: Pennsylvania Intelligence Bulletin No. 117, Item #2

Jim,

I've been out of town all week on a grueling business trip in the South. I'll get the info to you as soon as Isurface for air!

MMichael E. Scullin, Esq.Hon. Consul o fFrance in Philadelphia and Wilmington

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McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 1500Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security2605 Interstate Drive ISuite 380Harrisburg, PA 17110-9382Office: 717.651.2715 I Mobile: IFax: 717.651.2040WW\"I.homelandsecurit)l.state.pa.us

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From: Michael s c u I i O r i n * ; ; ; m ~ i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i l - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sent: Friday, July 30,To: Powers, JamesCc: 'Mike Perelman'Subject: Re: Pennsylvania Intelligence Bulletin No. 117, Item #2

Dear Jim,

Good to make contact with you, and thanks very much for the info.

Mr. Perelman, we very much appreciate the work you are doing.

MichaelMichael E. Scullin, Esq.Hon. Consul ofFrance in Philadelphia and Wilmington

McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter1617 JFKBlvd., Suite 1500

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From: Powers, James Subject: Pennsylvania Intelligence Bullet in No. 117, Item #2To: "Michael Scullin ~ . I I I i I , .Cc: '''Mike Perelman'"Date: Friday, July 30, 20Michael,

Thanks for your call re: Item #2, provided to you by the CBP-Philadelphia Airport. Glad to see the informationis flowing as we recommended.

I have also attached copies ofPIB No. 114 (Item #11) and 115 (Item #5), the first entries regarding the eventsrelated to the hijab ban.

I have also copied Mike Perelman, Co-President of ITRR, in case you would like a more detailed explanation ofhow this information is derived. I'm sure Mike will be glad to establish contact with you

Jim

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JAMES F. POWERS, JR . 1 DirectorPelUlsylvania Office of Homeland Security2605 Interstate Drive 1Suite 380Harrisburg, PAl 7 I 10-9382Office: 717.651.27151 Mobile: Fax: 717.651.2040II'WI '.11 ametand sec u l'itv. sta eopa. us

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Powers, JamesFrom:Sent:To:Cc:Subject:Follow Up Flag:Flag Status:

Dear Jim,

Michael Scullin ~ I I ! I ! I I ! I ! I ! I ! I I Friday, July 30, 2010 9:16 AMPowers, James'Mike Perelman'Determine French Assets wfl CommonwealthFollow upFlagged

Good to make contact with you, and thanks very much for the info.Mr. Perelman, we very much appreciate the work you are doing.MichaelMichael E. Scullin, Esq.Han. Consul ofFrance in Philadelphia and WilmingtonMcElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter1617 JFK Blvd. , Suite 1500Philadelphia, P A 19 i 03 ,., 0 .... .. -1_-u:f-5"lf1-.... I.F: 1-"lJ:5"-!>"S1-ZQQ {)http':!/www.consulfrance-washington.org!Ce message est sans accent afin de ne pas pertuber certains logiciels de messagerie anglophones .

. --- On Fri, 7/30/10, Powers, James wrote:From: Powers, James Subject: Pennsylvania Intelligence Bulletin No. 117, Item #2To: "Michael Scullin ' < >Cc: "'Mike Perelman'"Date: Friday, July 30, 20 I0, 9: lOAMMichael,

Thanks for your 'call re: Item #2, provided to you by the CBP-Philadelphia Airport. Glad to see the informationis flowing as we reco=ended.

I have also attached copies ofPIB No. 114 (Item #11) and 115 (Item #5), the first entrieS'regarding the events1


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related to the hijab ban.

I have also copied Mike Perelman, Co-President of ITRR, in case you would like a more detailed explanation ofhow this information is derived. I'm sure Mike will be glad to establish contact with you

Jim

JAMES F. POWERS, JR. / DirectorPennsylvania Office of Homeland Security2605 Interstate Drive / Suite 380 .Harrisburg, PA 17110-9382Office: 717.651.2715 /Mobile: / Fax: 717.651.2040\lww.homelandsecuritv.state.pa.us

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From: Anspach, Robert (PEMA)To: Powers, JamesSent: Tue Jun 0111:40:15 2010Subject: Additional Verbiage to the ITRR UpdatesThe quality of the information provided relies on two-way communications. We invite you toadvise us when the infonnation in the Pennsylvania Actionable Intelligence Bulletin is helpfuland, more impoliantly, when incidents happen in your area that draw a parallel with theintelligence we have reported.

Bob Anspach I Executive Assistant to the DirectorPennsylvania Emergency Management Agency2605 Interstate Drive I Harrisburg, PA 17110Phone: 717.651.2739 I Fax: 717.651.2040w w w . P E ~ 1 A . s t a t e . p a . u s

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Powers, JamesFrom:Sent:To:

Michael PerelmanFriday, SeptemberPowers, JamesSubject: Re: Received call from Kay in DGS..

I know it's unlikely to happen t ~ a t fast, but we could have your first document on your desk by Friday the 2nd.Mike Perelman, Co-DirectorMichael Perelman, MS, CPPInstitute ofTerrorism Research and ResponseP.O. Box 56555Philadelphia, P A 19111www.terrorrespollse.orgl1RR provides urgent and actionable intelligence to. subscribers around the world.----- Original Message -----~ 2 p b w e f s ; : ~ m ~ ; ~ ~ ~ ~ y : : ~ ~ j ~ ~ : : : ~ . : i T ' ~ : : ~ : { : ; F , ~ ; ~ ? " ~ : : : : . ; ~ ~ : . V : U ~ > \ . : : : ( . " : : : .; , - J ~ ~ - : , . ~ ~ ~ ,,' : ~ i i ~ . ; , - : . ' - - ~ :,, '-,' :- , ~ : : ( : , ~ ' T .1:. - . ~ ( : ! . ~ ' : ' : - ~ ~ To::iII__Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 12:16 PMSubject: Re: Received call from Kay In DGSGreat! ThanksJimJames F. Powers, Jr. IDirectorOffice of Homeland SecurityCommonwealth of Pennsylvania0: 717.651.2715 1M: ......www .homelandsecurity.state.pa.usFrom: Michael Perelmano: Powers, JamesCc: Aaron Richman


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Powers, JamesFrom:Sent:To:Cc:Subject:Attachments:

Chief McCauley:I hope all is well with you.

Mike Perelman ~ 1 1 ! 1 1 " ~ ! 1 1 1 ) 1 Friday, May 28, 2010 1 41 PMStephen McCauleyPowers, JamesField Interrogation Report informationNotes on Field Interrogation conducted by Pittsburgh Port Autority PO, 22 May 201 O.pdf

Attached is information gleaned from the vehicle stop conducted by Officer Tima. As you will see, the owner of the vehiclehad recently shipped a similar vehicle to Corvallis, OR. It would appear that Bly, Oregon, the location of a jihadist trainingcamp, is about a 5 hour drive from Corvallis. But pending further investigation, we have no idea what his link is to Oregonis.Have a good weekend.MikeMike PerelmanMichael Perelman, MS, CPPCo-DirectorInstitute of Terrorism Research and ResponsePO Box 56555Philadelphia, PA 19111

www .terrorresponse.orqITRR provides urgent and actionable intelligence to subscribers around the world.

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