Pennsylvania Homeland Security Out of Cycle ITRR Reports 5

8/8/2019 Pennsylvania Homeland Security Out of Cycle ITRR Reports 5

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Anspach, Robert (PEMA)From: Powers, JamesSent:To: Thursday, June 03, 2010 3:51 PM'[email protected]'Cc:Subject: French, Robert; Flinn, Richard D: StateEOC, PennsylvaniaRE: Protest 4 June 2010

Thanks for the update, Chief. I'll pass on to the State EOC.JimJAMES F. POWERS, JR. I Director 'Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security2605 Interstate Drive I Suite 380Harrisburg, PA 17110-9382Office: 717.651.2715 I Mobile:& I Fax: 717.651.2040www.homelandsecurity.state.pa.u sThis e-mail,includingattachment s, is intended forthe sole use of the individual(s) and entity(ies) to whom addressedand may contain information that is privileged, confidential and/or exempt f rom disclosure unde r 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, immediately notify th e sender and delete the message.From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, June 20103:48 PM .To: Powers, James;Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; Daniels, Kristin; Hoffman, StevenSubject: RE: Protest 4 June 2010I got a hold of a local peace group participant. She made a few calls. There is a local woman, Dorothy Riley, who is a bitmore radical than the local group, and is the one who got the demonstration posted on ANSWER. We can expect 30-40people on the Penn Street Bridge, unless it is hot and less will show. They are demonstrating against the recent Israeliaction involving the ship barricade.William M. He imChiefof PoliceCity ofReading815 Washington StreetReading, P A 19601610-655-6241

-----Original Message-----From: Powers, James [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 3:46 PMTo: 'Mike Perelman'; William M. HeimCc: Erik Miller; Aaron Richman; Daniels, Kristin; Hoffman, StevenSubject: RE: Protest 4 June 2010Thanks, All.Jim

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JAMES F. POWERS, JR . I Director"Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security2605 Intersta te Drive I Suite 380Harrisburg, PA 17110-9382Office: 717.651.2715 I Mobile: I Fax: 717.651.2040www .homelandsecuritv.state.pa.usThis e-mail.includingattachments.isintended for the so le 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 tnat 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: Mike Perelman [maiSent: Thursday, June 03, 2010To: Powers, James; [email protected]: Erik Miller; Aaron RichmanSubject: Re: Protest 4 June 2010Chief Heim:It was good to speak with you this afternoon. The included and attached information should provide someguidance on what to expect from the ANSWER coalition .As promised, we will monitor Twitter for any tactical information that can be identified before, during, andimmediately after the 5PM demonstration . Because that monitoring activity will be part of the intelligence effortthat is conducted daily by our organization on behalf of the PA Office of Homeland Security, there is no charge tothe Reading PD.Links to the ANSWER website:http://answer. p e p h o s t . o r g / s i t e / P a g e S e r v e r ? p a g e n a m e ~ A N S about ush t t p s : l / s e c u r e 2 . c o n v i o . n e t i p e p / s i t e / S P a g e S e r v e r ? J S e r v S e s s i o n l d r 0 0 4 = w 9 h d y 3 4 u 9 4 . a p p 2 0 2 a & p a g e n a m e ~ A N S homepage#gazademosPlease me know if we can be of any further service.Best of luck tomorrow.MikeMike PerelmanMichael Perelman, MS, CPPCo-DirectorInstitute of Terrorism Research and ResponsePO Box 56555

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----- Original Message -----From: Mike Perelman _ - -To: Powers, James; [email protected]: Erik Miller; Aaron RichmanSent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 1 59 PMSubject: Re: Protest 4 June 2010Chief Heim: .My name is Mike Perelman, formerly of the York City Police Department. I suspect that we have a number ofmutual friends and acquaintances. .I understand that you have a protest planned tomorrow on the Penn Street Bridge. I also understand that youhave had previous anti-war protests on the bridge. If they have previously been associated with the ANSWERorganization, you know what to expect. If the protests have not previously been associated with the ANSWERcoalition, I might be able to provide some guidance on ANSWER.Please call me on my cell at 717-870-9474 if you would like a briefing about ANSWER,MikeMike PerelmanMichael Perelman, MS, CPPCo-DirectorInstitute of Terrorism Research and ResponsePO Box 56555Philladelphia, PA 19 I I 1

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---- Original Message ----From: Powers: JamesTo: 'M ike Perelman'Cc: Erik Miller; Aaron Richman; Nissan RaclawSent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 1 42 PMSubject: RE: Protest 4 June 2010Not at all; I prefer that to delaying communications thru me.JimJAMES F. POWERS, JR. I DirectorPennsylvania Office of Homeland Security2605 Interstate Drive I Suite 380Harrisburg, PA 17110-9382Office: 717 .651.2715 I Mobile: I Fax: 717.651.2040www.homelandsecurity.state.pa.us

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From: Mike Perelman [mailto:""III!II!I JSent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 1:40 PMTo: Powers, JamesCc: Erik Miller; Aaron Richman; Nissan RaclawSubject: Protest 4 June 2010Jim, do you mind if I contact Chief Heim directly?Mike PerelmanMichael Perelman, MS, CPPCo-DirectorInstitute of Terrorism Research and ResponsePO Box 56555 .Iwww.terrorresponse.org C,.ITRR provides urgent and actionable intelligence to subscribers aroundthe world.

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Anspach, Robert (PEMA)From: French, RobertSent:To: Thursday, January 14, 2010 12:48 PMPowers, JamesSubject: Re: Recent Governor's Correspondence Terrorist Training Camps

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From: Powers, JamesTo: French, RobertSent: Thu Jan 14 12:46:48 2010Subject: AN: Recent Governor's Correspondence Terrorist Training CampsRob,Info from Tony Camillocci regarding the alleged terrorist training camp in Sherman (Wayne County). TheArea Directors are always included in our Intel Alerts.JimJames F, Powers, Jr , 1 DirectorPennsylvania Office of Homeland Security2605 Interstate Drive 1 Suite 380Harrisburg, PA 17110-9382Office: 717.651.2715 1 Mobile: Fax: 717.651.2040V { V " V ~ ' , homefa ndsecu ritv.state.pa,us .This e-mall,includlngattachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual(s) and entlty(ies) to whom addressedand may contain information that is privileged, confidential and 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 or distribute any information contained herein. If you havereceived this message In error, immediately notify the sender and delete the message.From: Camillocci, AnthonySent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 11:52 AMTo: Powers, JamesSubject: RE: Recent Governor's Correspondence Terrorist Training CampsJim -

Many years ago one of the news shows (48 hours, or something simi lar), prior to 2001, if I recall, that did a include amilitia-type training camp in the area.Not sure if this would be related or not, if the piece was correct, or if the place ever/still exists.Anthony "Tony" Camiliocci 1Area DirectorPennsylvania Emergency Management Agency 1 Eastern AreaHamburg Center 1Hamburg, PA 19526Phone: 610.562.30161 Fax: 610.562.7222wVolw.PEMAstate. pa.us

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From: Powers, James [mailto:[email protected]: Thursday, January 14, 2010 11:24 AMTo: [email protected]: Recent Governor's Correspondence Terrorist Training CampsColleagues,Forwarded FYI and situational awareness.Recently the Governor's Office received correspondence from a citizen indicating a concern over apotential training camp in/around Sherman, PA (Wayne County). Before providing the response, wequeried all pertinent law enforcement agencies (e.g., PSP, Philly PD, Pittsburgh, FBI, Attorney General,etc.) potentially haVing such information. We received no initial indications of such a facility.We provided the usual response to such a query indicating our appreciation for the Terrorism Tip 'aridwould check into it.Attached is the response from the Institute for Terrorism Research and Response (ITRR) with whom wework; this arrived today.

JimJames F. Powers, Jr . I DirectorPennsylvania Office of Homeland Security2605 Interstate Drive I Suite 380Harrisburg, PA 17110-9382Office: 717.651.2715 I Mobile: Fax: 717.651.2040I ' {ww. ho m era n dsecur i l l ' sta Ie . pa. usThis e-mail,lnciudingattachments, is intended for the SOle' use of the individual(s) and entity(ies) to whom addressedand may contain information that is privileged, confidential and 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 or distribute any information contained herein. I f you havereceived this message in error, immediately notify the sender and delete the message.

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Powers, JamesFrom:Sent: Mike Perelman"II1II".riday, July 09,201012:03 PMTo: Powers, JamesCc: Aaron RichmanSubject: Re: m,atz7-9-10,pdf - Adobe Acrobat Professional

Except that he mentioned Ashland AND gave the coordinates .... Our concern is that it could be a .diversion or that it couldsimply be called off for lack of attendees, We'll see,Mike PerelmanMichael Perelman, MS, CPPCo-DirectorInstitute ofTerrorism Research and ResponsePO Box 56555J:'OlIlaae:IPllJ.a, PA 19111

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. Office: 717,651,2715 I Mobile: I Fax: 717.651.2040\",'ww.hom e fandsecurltv sta te. ca. usThis e-mail,includingat tachments, is intended for 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. Ifyou are 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 youhave received this message in error, immediately noti fy the sender and delete the message.

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To: Powers, JamesCc: Aaron RichmanSubject: Re: matz7-9-1D.pdf - Adobe Acrobat ProfessionalAbsolutely. Although we obtained the information from their own sources, until we prove the reliability of their internalcommunications, we can't be certain.Mike Perelman:MichaeIPerelman,MS, CPPCo-DirectorInstitute ofTerrorism Research and ResponsePO Box 56555

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Same person, later that dayJune 29, 2010 at 3:50pmI just got back from the field about 3 miles North East of me to find out if they were flying there today,And there was somepeople flying smaller planes,Nothing that size. But they did say somebody else was inquiring about the same plane I was.Maybe somebody over at the Bloomsburg University Got some thing going. Who knows, Thanks guys for the input

M ike PerelmanMichael Perelman, MS, CPPCo-DirectorInstitute of Terror ism Research and Response PO Box 56555 Philadelphia, PA 19111cell:__www .terrorresponse.orgITRR proVides urgent and actionable intelligence to subscribers around the world.

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

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Mike Perelman . ," -) , , . ' ~ ,Thursday, July 15, 2010 10:54 AMPowers, James Response to PIR requestPA OHS Briefing document 14jul201 O.docx

I hope that the following information is useful for the law enforcement personnel operating in SchuylkiJJ County.Mike PerelmanMichael Perelman, MS, CPPCo-DirectorInstitute of Terrorism Research and ResponsePO Box 56555Philadelphia, PA 19111

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Powers, JamesFrom:Sent:To:

Mike Perelman [[email protected]]Thursday, July 15, 2010 11 :23 AM,Powers, JamesSubject: Re: Response to PIR request

I'll look forward to hearing wharthe'y say after this weekend.Mike PerelmanMichael Perelman, MS, CPPCo-DirectorInstitute of Terrorism Research and ResponsePO Bo x 56555r lill ,dU


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Mike P e r e l m a n 1 ' l ! ! ! ! l ~ ~ ! ! ! ! I I ! I ! ! I " . 1 I W Monday, May 03,201012:32 PMPowers, JamesCc: Aaron Richman; Erik MillerSubject: Re: Question from Institute .of Terrorism Research and Response

Boy, great question. We've seen ste'ady and consistent 'growth in strength of Anarchist groups as they more effectivelyuse the internet. The internet is an incredible force multiplier -- example: I doubt that the Rainforest Action Network or theRuckus Group number more than 25 people each. But they have incredible reach, sophistication, and influence on localgroups. (Shades of AI Qaeda!)What we have noticed is the growing strength of the com bination of anarchists with both the socialist and aggressivelibertarian movements. You could see that at the most r ~ c e n t anti-war march in DC. It's a strange feeling, but we can nowsee anarchists, communists, and tea partiers at the same anti-government rallies.And to finally get around to your question -- at a gut level, the only growth that I've seen as a result of the economy hasbeen the growth of the socialist/communist movements (the government bailing out the fat cats of Wall Street) and theaggressive libertarian (the government bailing out the fat cats ofWall Street). They share the same anger and motivationsbut approach it from 2 different angles.Oy.Mike PerelmanIvfichael Perelman, MS, CPPCo-DirectorInstitute of Terrorism Research and ResponsePO Box 56555

PA 19111

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Office: 717.651.2715 , Mobile:".IIII!_I" Fax: 717.651.2040www.holnelandsecurit\ .state.pa.usThis e-mail.includinga ttachments.isint ended for 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. Ifyou are neither the intended addressee, nor authorized to receive email on behalf of the intended addressee, youare hereby notified that you may not use, copY,disciose and/or distribute any information contained herein. If youhave received this message in error, immediately notify the sender and delete the message.. .From: Mike Perelman [mailto: : ,' \ :"'. t' j Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 10:27 AMTo: Powers, JamesSubject: Re: Question from Institute of Terrorism Research and ResponseI seem to remember that there were vigorous anti-war protests iri the late 60's and early 70's in Pittsburgh. It's good toknow that SOMETHING remains constant.Mike PerelmanMichael Perelman, MS, CPPCo-DirectorInstitute of Terrorism Research and ResponsePO Box 56555

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~ k e P ; ; ; : ; ~ i i i i i i i i i i . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -From: Mike PerelmanSent: Monday, May 03, 2010 10:23 AMTo: Wallace, Mona; Powers, JamesCc: Aaron Richman; Erik MillerSubject: Re: Question from Institute of Terrorism Research and ResponseSgt. Wallace:Thanks for your information and your thoughts. I'll have the team that works on the PAIB check to see what we can find.Boy, you do have some active anarchists 'in that town......MikeMike PerelmanMichael Perelman, MS, CPPCo-DirectorInstitute ofTerrorism Research and ResponsePO Box 56555

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----- Original Message ----- . .J ~ i c ? Q i ; W a r l R l V 1 n : ~ ~ : \ ! } 1 ~ ? } ? ~ ~ ; f . ~ ~ : ~ ~ ~ ; ; / ~ ~ : t i 1 ( ~ 0 ~ : ; ~ ; ~ ~ ~ % ~ ~ ] r i : i l i ~ C ; ~ ~ ~ J { { ~ ~ } : ~ F ~ ~ ~ : ~ ~ f ~ . Y / . ) ~ ~ : ~ ~ : : ; : ~ ~ : ; ~ ~ { ~ ~ { ~ H X ? : ? : ~ : ~ 7 f ; ~ , : ~ ~ ~ ~ : ; E : ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ : ~ ~ To: Mike Perelman; Powers, JamesCc: Aaron RichmanSent: Monday, May 03, 2010 10:09 AMSubject: RE: Question from Institute of Terrorism Re.search and ResponseWe are in the process of trying to find surveillance tapes, there are confiicting reports of when the microwave actuallyappeared there, a citizen reported that it was there on May 1 (Kids Marathon). Maintenance people at the Greyhoundstation deny that. The EOD Sgt. Stated to me that in his' opinion it looked as though it was something intentionallyplaced to elicit a response. There were no traces of explosive discovered.On another note, we are on the way to retrieve a banner that was dropped for May Day. It reads "throw a wrench intheir plans' and it has the anarchist.symbol. It is chained to a pedestrian foot bridge that crosses over Rt. 28. We justlearned of it this morning.So, if in fact the microwave was placed on the marathon route on May 1 ... he purely hypothetical inductive reasoningpart of me, better known as thinking out loud ..... 1wonder if they are related? If you happen to catch any chatter assuch, please le t me know. So far I have nothing to support this obscure idea.Sgt. Mona WallacePittsburgh Bureau ofPoliceIntelligence and Crime Analysis1203 Western AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15233

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(P) 412-323-7813(F) 412-323-7850(C)From: Mike Perelman [ m i ' i l t l ~ : I . Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 7:42 AMTo: Powers, James; Wallace, MonaCc: Aaron RichmanSubject: Question from Institute of Terrorism Research and ResponseMs. Wallace:To help our analysts understand what happened at yesterday's race, can you tell us if the microwave oven incident hasbeen assessed as a potential probing incident or a simple case of littering?Mike PerelmanMichael Perelman, MS, CPPCo-DirectorInstitute of Terrorism Research and ResponsePO Box 56555PA19111

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P.O. Box 56555, Philadelphia, PA 19111P Jerusalem 91182, Israel

. 15 July 2010James F. Powers, Jr., DirectorPennsylvania Office of Homeland SecuritySuite 3802605 Interstate DriveHarrisburg, PA 17110-9382

Institute ofTer.ism ResearchlAND Response

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The Institute of Terrorism Research and Response is in r e c e i p t 6 f , t h ~ f ~ l l o w i n g PriorityIntelligence Requirements for law enforcement operations9laling wi,lh the expected 16-19 July 2010 training and field exercises of the Pennsylv,?n"ii!cMaryland militiaorganization known as 2-4 MACHSA (Mid-Atlantic Citizens Hornela'rid SecurityAssociation). .,\, ",,,

Priority Intelligence Requirements";,

1. What kind of actions can we expect 2-4 MACHSA to"take during this training?, ; . f ~ i

2. Does 2-4 MACHSA have a record of v i o l ~ n ~ ? so, what were the identifiable trigger points?.' ; J . i . ~ f 3, How many attendees can expected' at an event of this type?t. , .... r : : . ~ :'I!t ..,4. What kinds of weapons caDwl expect 2-4 MACHSA participants to bring?'J' : ; ~ l " , '-:.:.' .-5. ShOUld we expect a u t 9 i i ) . ? t i W e ~ p o n s at such a training event?

I ; ~ j ! . ~ h : ' " .The Targeted Actionable'Monitoring Center (TAM-C) of the Institute of TerrorismResearch and Resp,on1?e 'has prepared the following briefing document in response tothe requestedl?,I.R. "i,,,.,

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~ r a i ' n i n g ? The militia organization is expected to be involved in the following activities:

A) Physical training - members of the organization pride themselves on be able topass the standard military fitness test ("you need to score a 280 or above onstandard us army pt test") for inclusion in the highest level team. However, some


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degree of physical fitness is expected of everyone ("in order to be in our unit youmust at least score a 70 or your stuck as a cook").8) War games using Airsoft guns and munitions.C) Firearms range - consisting of a mixed collection of firearms ("you will need yourweapon (any safe and reliable weapon system) at least 150 rounds ofammuntition for it, and support gear for it").D) First aid trainingE) Tear gas familiarizationF) Small unit movement training - analysts expect this to be conducted withfirearms ("we train with our weapons on us due to muscle memory"). However,

there is a high potential that weapons will be unloaded during these small unitexercises ("during training we dont shoofwe train ...we do a whole lot of drytraining").G) Historically they have used videos of movies including Black Hawk Down andSaving Private Ryan to take real world lessons from the Hollywood movies.H) Previous exercises of this organization have seen the utilization of civiliancommunications equipment, including C8 radios (a 15 April 2010 exercise usedCB radio channel #3). .

, ,I) The weekend's training schedyle is attached to the end of this document., .

2. Does 2-4 MACHSA have a record of violence? If so, what were theidentifiable trigger points?( ~ '.' -)T AM-C analysts believeihat , as a unit, this organization does not have a history ofviolence. However, at this time, the record for individual members is unknown.

3. How many attendees can be expected at an event of this type?This is the organizations first multi-day training, so there is no known track record forhow many people will attend.

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Weapons are supplied by individual members. It is unknown what type of weapons willbe present at the 16-19 July 2010 training. (Analyst's comment: The mix of weapons istypical of the militia movement.)TAM-C analysts have identified a photograph that has been self-identified as the leaderof the group firing a military-style assault weapon (below).

Analyst's Summary:The 2-4 MACHSA (Mid-Atlantic Citizens Homeland Security Association) is anorganization that has not been on the scene long. Some of the membership has comefrom other militia-type organizations as internal disagreements take a toll on thememberships of various similar organizations.The 2-4 MACHSA is typical of American militias - it displays a distrust of governmentand is focused on the need to protect family and country from all enemies, foreign anddomestic. The United States government and its elected officials are often included inthe same paragraph as "all enemies, foreign and domestic."Analysts cannot identify the personal philosophies, but umbrella organizations to whichthese militias belong often have a

negative view toward current immigration policies, belief that the 2nd amendment of the constitution is under attack, vaguely defined enemy named the New World Order, belief that no one can or will protect them so they must do so themselves concern that FEMAlUnited Nations/foreign troops have the intent to intern them

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Layton++++++++++++++++++June 29, 2010 at 3:11pmGood advice bro ... let's not be paranoid, but let us not trust those who give aid andcomfort to the enemy of the Republic, i.e. the government either. There are scoundrelson all levels, federal, state, and local.+++++++++++++Same person, later that dayJune 29, 2010 at 3:50pmI just got back from the field about 3 miles North East of me to find out if they were flyingthere today,And there was some people flying smaller planes,Nothing that size. But theydid say somebody else was inquiring about the same plane I was. Maybe somebodyover at the Bloomsburg University Got some thing going.who knows, Thanks guys forthe input=======================


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Powers, JamesFrom:Sent:To:Subject:

Jim:

Mike Perelman [[email protected]]Friday, July 16,20107:12 AMPowers, JamesMahmoud al Mabhouh assassination

Here's the link to the Mahmoud al Mabhouh assassination that we talked about on Monday. Those damned cameras areeverywhere.http://www.csmonitor.comf\Norld/Middle-Eastl201010217f\Nas-Mossad-behind-Dubai-assassination-lsrael-foreignminister-isn-t-sayinghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JghOOZcRfOs&feature=relatedMike Perelman

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Powers, JamesFrom:Sent:To:Subject:

Jim:

Mike Perelmanhursday, JulyPowers, JamesFlorida contact

Our guys are working on an alert from information that was posted on ajihadist website 2 hours ago . It Is a specific threatto target Gainesville, FL as a result of the proposed Koran burning. (When it was first identified, the threat looked moreconsistent with Iraq or Afghanistan. After the analysts researched it, Aaron was shocked to be told it was Florida.) TheAlert is in the writing stage now.Question: Do you .have contact information for the Florida Fusion center? They should receive the information that ourclients get.MikeMike PerelmanMichael Perelman, MS, CPPCo -DirectorInstitute of Terrorism Research and ResponsePO Box 56555

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Powers, JamesFrom:Sent: Erik Miller : Tuesday, August AMTo: Powers,JamesCc: Aaron RichmanSubject: . The Missing Piece - Input from the Field

Jim,I echo Mike's sentiments. As your case officer, I see the problem from a social-interaction perspective. PerhaJpeople are reluctant to share sensitive information with an unknown email account. On the other hand, bymeeting with people, looking them in the eye, shaking their hand; that I think is the beginning to betterinformation flow.Erik

On Tue, Aug 10, 20ID at 9:53 AM, Powers, James wrote:Thanks, Mike. Appreciate the quick response.

r 1m fi'ee all week next week. Whatever is convenient for you. Just let me know which day so I can tell Musato pipe in klezmer music.

Coffee and doughnuts will be on me.

Jim

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Jim:Not surprisingly, you are ahead of the curve. Can you set aside time next week for a working meeting on h o ~ approach the problem?I think the issue of what is needed and what can be done to improve the situation is helping people understanttheir 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.Everytime 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 I f youthink a working meeting is.appropriate we can schedule it then - about 1 hour from now.MikeMike PerelmanInstitute of Terrorism Research and Response

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As I have repeated many times, we are extremely pleased with the product ITRR has developed/delivered thufar - a superb j ob by all involved - whoever they are!

The piece that we still miss, however - and have no ability or authority to fix - is the Input from the ground Iestakeholders here in PA. This group comprises tlu'ee major elements associated with our CIKR: local first responders owners/operators/security directors of our CIKR sector-specific associations/informal working groups associated with the 18 sectors of CIKRThus far, these three groups have received both raw and processed intelligence from ITRR; they understand tany follow-up actions are totally up to them.

I have also informed each recipient of the PIB previously that their input is just as valuable in assisting youranalysts and researchers to validate their own thesis, predictions and trends/patterns (Le., where they were rigand where they were incorrect).

My assessment thus far: UNSATISFACTORYI am not pleased with what I have received from the field but I know it's neither a result of your efforts norcaused by my personality/Southern drawl. We'll continue to attempt to cultivate these relationships and trustorder to facilitate the flow of infonnation from these groups to the T AM-C via this office. Consider this anotltask for the person you wish to add to the upcoming contract.

I've also been thinking about sources for the PIB that deal with areas that don't get top priority in intelligenc(media reporting. Some of the executive agencies responsible for infrastlUcture and key systems put out theirown all.11ouncements of developments or tlu'eats that don't necessarily go tlu'ough the FBI 01' DHS so the lattetwo may not have to be relied upon to get the kind of reporting we want. For example, I rarely if ever receiv(anything relating to AG other than the usual product recall notices. But there may be some internal, securityrelated issues out there that we don't see. I'll ask our Sector-Specific Working Group Chairpersons if they artreceiving anything related to security but I am not optimistic about getting anything for a number of reasons.

There are some pretty good providers like ASIS, Ag Security.com (http://www.ag-security .comD. InfraGard(http://www.infragard.lletD (FBI-sponsored), various energy organizations, etc. Hopefully I call use my CIPAdvisory Group to provide you some internal, security-related data that may be of interest.

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I feel there is valuable, untapped information out there that may be of use to your analysts/researchers andI'll keep you informed i f and when we see progress. In the meantime, I' d like to hear your thoughts as wellregarding these associations and tapping into their lessons learned, etc. .

Jim

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Powers, JamesFrom: Leib, KerrySent:To: Friday, August 20, 2010 9:58 AMPowers, James; Daniels, KristinSubject:Attachments:

FW: Snakes in Marcellus Shale Formation Drilling Company "Mailboxes"Leib, Kerry. vcf

Here's the first reply to my question

Kerry A, Leib / DirectorEnvironmental Emergency ResponseDepartment of EnVironmental ProtectionRachel Carson State Office Building40 0 Market Street / Harrisburg, PA 17101Phone: 717.787.5715/ Fax: 717.772.3314www.depweb.state. pa.us-----Original Message----From: Means, JenniferSent: Friday, August 20, 2010 9:09 AMTo: Perry, Scott; Leib, Kerry; Lobins, Craig; Eichler, AlanCc: Heffner, Kelly; Means, Jeffrey; Farrell, DonaldSubject: RE: Snakes in Marcellus Shale Formation Drilling Company "Mailboxes"He reported that they were warned about it, or it was rumoured. Not verified. He told us so we could warn our staff, ju:in case, since they are frequently checking these boxes.

Jennifer Means / EP Program ManagerDepartment of Environmental Protection208 West Third Street, Suite 101 , Williamsport , PA 17701Phone: (570) 321-6557/ Fax: (570) 327-3420www.depweb.state.pa.us

-----Original Message----From: Perry, ScottSent: Friday, August 20, 20109:06 AMTo: Leib, Kerry; Means, Jennifer; Lobins, Craig; Eichler, AlanCc: Heffner, Kelly; Means, Jeffrey; Farrell, DonaldSubject: RE: Snakes in Marcellus Shale Formation Drilling Company "Mailboxes"NCRO says that Bruce Snyder from Range Resources reported that this happened. Sounds like BS to me.

Scott R. Perry / DirectorBureau of Oil and Gas ManagementDepartment of Environmental ProtectionRachel Carson State Office Building40 0 Market Street / Harrisburg, PA 17101

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-----Original Message-----From: Leib, KerrySent: Friday, August 20, 20108:59 AMTo: Perry, Scott; Means, Jennifer; Lobins, Craig; Eichler, AlanCc: Heffner, Kelly; Means, Jeffrey; Farrell, Donald .Subject: PN: Snakes in Marcellus Shale Formation Drilling Company "Mailboxes"Importance: HighHave we heard from an y of th e drillers that snakes were placed in their on site "mailboxe!

Kerry A, Leib I DirectorEnvironmental Emergency ~ e s p o n s e Department of Environmental ProtectionRachel Carson State Office Building400 Market Street I Harrisburg, PA 17101Phone: 717.787,5715 I Fax: 717,772,3314www.depweb.state.pa.us-----Original Message----From: Powers, JamesSent: Friday, August 20, 2010 8:55 AMTo: Leib, KerrySubject: Snakes in Marcellus Shale Formation Drilling Company "Mailboxes"Kerry,Yesterday we received press reports that snakes had been placed in some of the "mailboxes" ofcompanies conduct ing drill ing in the Marcellus Shale Formation, Can you confirm these reports? Thesare not the normal USPS mailboxes as I understand it - just the ones on site holding documents forsite personnel. I'll fo rward the news article in a moment - gotta find it.

JimJAMES F, POWERS, JR, I DirectorPennsylvania Office of Homeland Security2605 Interstate Drive I Suite 380Harrisburg, PA 17110-9382Office: 717,651.2715 I Mobilewww.homelandsecurity.state.pa.us I Fax: 717.651.2040 This e-mail,includingattachments, is intended for the sale use of the individual(s) and entity(ies) towhom addressed and may contain info rmation that is privileged, confidential and/or exempt fromdisclosure under applicable laws, If you are neither the intended addressee, nor authorized to receiVEemail on behalf of the intended addressee, you are hereby notif ied that you may no t use, copy, disclcand/or distribute any information contained herein, If you have received this message in error,immediately not ify the sender and delete the message.

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From:Sent:To:Mike P e r e l m a n ~ Wednesday, A u ~ Powers, JamesSubject: Re: Pennsylvania Intelligence Bulletin

Jim:Our guys are tracking Hezbollah / Mexican Cartel links along the Tex-Mex border. But that's less because of the drugtrafficking and more because of concerns of cartel terror and Hez infiltration.I don't think we'll see much organized drug activity from the anarchist / eco groups. Not because they're clean,but,because they're paranoid. They know they're ,always one step away from "police repression."I suspect there are some links between prison converts, local separatisVnationalist groups, domestic jihadis t groups, ardrug trafficking: We do a fair amount of time investigating domestic jihadist groups and separatist groups because ofpossible links to terror, but we haven't focused on former convicts and drug trafficking.So far we have not seen (nor have we particularly sought) this kind of information in the PA area. Thinking out loud, wecould try and tease out some information if we started with a couple PA trafficker names to track and cross referencethrough our databases and live communications. But as of 5PM on 25 August 2010, we haven't focused on the pro bienIs that responsive to your question?MikeMike Perelman

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----- Original Message ---From: Powers, JamesTo: 'Mike Perelman'Sent: Wednesday, August 25,20104:30 PMSubject: FW: Pennsylvania Intelligence BulletinMike,Somewhere ou t there is a nexus between the drug traffickers and those criminals deSiring to do us harm - whether cthe local level or organized, home-grown, splinter-cell would-be terrorists. Have our analysts uncovered any indicatiof drugs and all the protest group activities t,hey've been reporting?Jim

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