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From: Powers, James
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 3:51 PM
To: 'william.heim@readingpa.org'
Cc: French, Robert; Flinn, Richard D; StateEOC, Pennsylvania
Subjec t: RE: Protest 4 June 2010

Thanks for the update, Chief. I'll pass on to the State EOC.

Jim

JAMES F. POWERS, JR. I Director '

Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security . I

2605 Interst ate Drive I Suite 380

Harrisburg, PA 17110-9382
Office: 717.651.2715 I Mobile : 717.307.5335 I Fax: 717.651.2040
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From: william.heim@readingpa.org [mailto:william.heim@readlng
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 20103 :48 PM'·
To:Powe~,Jarne~);l"~
Cc: @itrrintel.org; Daniels,Kristin; Hoffman, Steven
Subje ct: RE: Protest 4 June 2010

calls. There is a local woman, Dorothy Riley, who is a bit

I got a hold of a local peace group participant. She made a few
stration posted on ANSWER. We can expect 30-40
more radical than the local group, and is the one who got the demon
They are demonstrating against the recent Israeli
people on the Penn Street Bridge, unless it is hot and less will show.
action involving the ship barricade.

William M. Heiru
Chief of Police
City of Reading
815 Washington Street
Reading, P A 19601
610-655-6241

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From: Powers, James [mailto:japowers@state;pa.us]
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 3:46 PM
To: 'Mike Perelman'; William M. Heim
Cc: Erik Miller; Aaron Richman; Daniels, Kristin; Hoffman, Steven
Subje ct: RE: Protest 4 June 2010

Thanks, All.

Jim
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JAMES F. POWERS, JR. I Directo r'
Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security
2605 Interstate Drive I Suite 380
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9382
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From: Mike Perelman [mailt o:_@ itrrint el.org j.
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 3: 16 PM
To : Powers, James; William.Heim@readingpa.org
Cc: Erik Miller; Aaron Richman
Subject: Re: Protest 4 June 2010

Chief Heim:

attached information should provide some

It was good to speak with you this afternoon. The included and
guidance on what to expect from the ANSW ER coalition.

that can be identified before, during, and

As promised, we will monito r Twitter for any tactical information
e that monitor ing activity will be part of the intelligence effort
immediately after the 5PM demonstration. Becaus
Office of Homeland Security, there is no charge to
that is conducted daily by our organization on behalf of the PA . '..
the Reading PD. ,$1 ~ ,.r!),.·~I:" ',. ".;',

Links to the ANSWER website:

us
http://ansVler.pephost.org/site/PageServe r?pagename=ANS about

nldr004=w9hdy34u94,app202a&pagename=ANS
https:/Isecure2.convio.netipep/site/SPageServer?JServSessio
homepage#qazademos

Please me know if we can be of any further service.

Best ofluck tomorrow.

Mike

Mike Perelman

M:ichael Perelman, MS, CPP

Co-Dir ector
Institute of Terrorisrn Research and Response
PO Box 56555
Philadelphia, PA 19111

www.terrorresponse.org
d the world
ITRR provides urgent and actionable intelligence to subscribers aroun
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----- Original Message -----

From: Mike Perelman '. " , ' , ,.,,"
reading pa:org
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To: Powers, James ; William ,Heim@

Cc: Erik Miller; Aaron Richma n
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 1:59 PM
Subjec t: Re: Protest 4 June 2010

Chief Heim:

ment. I suspect that we have a number of

My name is Mike Perelman, formerly of the York City Police Depart '
mutual friends and acquaintances,

Street Bridge, I also understand that you

I understand that you have a protest planned tomorrow on the Penn
they have previou sly been associated with the ANSW ER
have had previous anti-war protests on the bridge, If
previously been associated with Ihe ANSW ER
organization, you know what to .expect. If the protests have not
coalition, I might be able to provide some guidance on ANSWER.

about ANSWER,
Please call me on my cell at 717-870-9474 if you would like a briefing

Mike

Mike Perelman

Michael Perelman, MS, CPP

Co-Director
Institute of Terrorism Resea rch and Response
PO Box 56555
llllau" 'l,,"a, PA 191 I I

WWI'I,terrorresponse,org
d the world.
ITRR provides urgent and actionable intelligence to subscribers aroun

----- Original Message -----

From: PoWers ; James,
To: 'Mike Perelman'
Cc: Erik Miller; Aaron Richm an; Nissan Raclaw
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 1:42 PM
Subjec t: RE: Protest 4 June 2010

Not at all; I prefer that to delaying communications thru me ,

Jim

JAMES F. POWERS, JR. I Directo r

Pennsylvania Office of Homel and Security
2605 Intersta te Drive I Suite 380
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9382
Office: 717,651.2715 I Mobile : _ _ I Fax: 717,651,2040
www.homelandsecurity.state.oa.us

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From: Mike Perelman [mailto:~itrrintel.orgl
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 1:40 PM
To: Powers, James
Cc: Erik Miller; Aaron Richman; Nissan Raclaw
Subject: Protest 4 June 2010

Jim, do you mind if I contac t Chief Heim directly?

Mike Perelman

Michae l Perelman, MS, CPP

Co-Director
Institute of Terrorism Research and Response
PO Box 56555
PA 19111

www.terrorresponse.org
around the world.
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Anspach,. Robert (PEMA)

From: French, Robert

Sent: Thursday, January 14,201012:48 PM
To: Powers, James
Subject: Re: Recent Governor's Correspondence Terrorist Training Camps

Thx

From: Powers, James

To: French, Robert
Sent: Thu Jan 14 12:46:48 2010
Subject: PN: Recent Governor's Correspondence Terrorist Training Camps
Rob, .

Info from Tony Camillocci regarding the alleged terrorist training camp in Sherman (Wayne County). The
Area Directors are always included in our Intel Alerts.

Jim

James F. Powers, Jr. 1 Director

Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security
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From: Camilloccl, Anthony

Sent: Thursday, January 14, 201011:52 AM
To: Powers, James
Subject: RE: Recent Governor's Correspondence Terrorist Training Camps

Jim-

Many years ago one of the news shows (48 hours, or something similar), prior to 2001, if I recall, that did a include a
militia-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" Camillocci 1 Area Director

Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency 1Eastern Area
Hamburg Center 1 Hamburg, PA 19526
Phone: 610.562.30161 Fax: 610.562.7222
wv,",w. PEMAstate. pa.us

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From: Powers, James [mailto:japowers@STATE.PA.USJ

Sent: Thursday, January 14, 201011:24 AM
To: Philly-Intel-Alerts@IJSTSERV.STATE.PA.US
Subject: Recent Governor's Correspondence Terrorist Training Camps

Colleagues,

Forwarded FYI and situational awareness.

Recently the Governor's Office received correspondence from a citizen indicating a concern over a
potential training camp in/around Sherman, PA (Wayne County). Before providing the response, we
queried all pertinent law enf9rcement 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 and
would check into it.

Attached Is the response from the Institute for Terrorism Research and Response (ITRR) with whom we
work; this arrived today. .

Jim

James F. Powers, Jr. I Director

Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security
2605 Interstate Drive I Suite 380
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9382
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Projects and Recurring Activities

for Bob Anspach

September 1, 2010

Projects

Recurring Activities
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Provide Intelligence Update to Director: Using the product provided by ITRR,

provide a highlighted copy to the director when he is in the office and a synopsis of
pertinent info when he is out of the office.

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Anspach, Robert (PEMA)

From: Hudock, Vincent (PEMA)

Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 10:28 AM
To: French, Robert; Kopp, Colleen ; Pearsall-McDaniel, Mary; Cohn, Alan ; Powers, James;
Morales, Jose E; Finn, Maria; Thomas, Jeffrey (PEMA); Flinn, Richard D; Anspach, Robert
(PEMA); Sevison , Timothy
Subject: PLS Summary of September 27, 2010 Hearing

Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee

10:00 a. m., 9/27/10, Hearing Room 1, North Office BlIilding
By Mike Howells

Committee(s): Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee

Audio: ~(click here) (Nole: Depending on your audio player and the length of the hearing this could lake a few minutes to load.)
Meeting type: Public Hearing
Subject: Probe of Terrorist List Contract
Bills discussed: (N/A)
Keyword(s) : no-bid contract, terrorist list, environmental extremists
Testimony: Senator Lisa Baker, (R-Luzerne)
Virginia Cody. Wyoming County resident
General Robert French , Director, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
Colonel James Powers, Director, Pennsylvania Homeland Security
Frank Pawlowski, Commissioner, Pennsylvania State Police
Major George Bivens, Director, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Michael Perelman, Co-Director of Institute of Terrorism Research and Response
David Kairys and Mary Catherine Roper, ACLU
Scott Portzline, Security Consultant to Three Mile Island Alert
Members Present: Chairman Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne), Minority Chairman Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia), Senators Kim Ward (R-
Westmoreland), Bob Mensch (R-Montgomery), Robert Robbins (R-Mercer), Andy Dinniman (D-Chester), and Sh
Kitchen (D-Philadelphia). Senators Jim Ferlo (D-Allegheny) and Mike Folmer (R-Lebanon) were also in attendanl

The committee met to receive testimony on no-bid intelligence gathering contract given to Israeli-based intelligence
gathering firm the Institute of Terrorism Research and Response by the Pennsylvania Department of Homeland Security.

"Chairman Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne) noted "this controversial matter that prompted this hearing is toxic to the public trust"
and noted the "concern and outrage" that prompted the investigatory hearing. Further, she noted, it is hard to believe the
people listed in the bulletins were "perceived as threats against the commonwealth" and "even harder to believe that no
one in a position of authority red-flagged the practice of issuing warnings about groups legitimately exercising their
constitutional rights. " She stated it would be unnerving if nobody in a position of power was paying attention to this
information. However, she said, "if highly-placed state officials, were aware of what was being disseminated, that is scary,
because the bulletin information defies common sense, defies any understanding of real risk, and defies any regard for
the exercise of constitutionally protected rights."

'We are obligated to seek answers and establish accountability," she said.

Minority Chairman Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia) agreed the committee and the public both deserve an explanation.

Virginia Cody, a resident of Wyoming County, recounted her efforts to protest the natural gas industry in Pennsylvania,
including a letter-writing campaign to both legislators and newspapers and the creation of a blog to publicize the issue.
She said she also was a frequent poster on the Susquehanna County Gas Forum . She remarked her efforts were
evidently "loud enough to rouse the attention of my government." She said the government "branded me an extremist or
possibly and eco-terrorist for writing a more balanced truth , for writing opinions that didn't sit well with those in power."
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Chairman Baker asked if either French or Powers were aware ITRR co-director Michael Perelman was recognized in an
article written by the Central Penn Business Journal dated June 2007, which reported much of Perelman's recognition
comes from his work involving environmental extremists. Neither man was aware of the article.

Chairman Baker asked how ITRR came to the attention of the administration, particularly since the firm has contracts with
no other governmental body. Powers stated the basis of the contract was to help develop an information sharing
environment with respect to the state's critical infrastructure, and to bridge a gap that existed with respect to dedicated
analytic researchers.

He described how in 2006 he discussed with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) commissioner and deputy
commissioner the idea of providing focused attention on critical infrastructure and key resources in the state. Powers
noted the existing Criminal Intelligence Center (PaCIC) did not have the complement to fulfill the agency's needs. He said
then-Commissioner Jeff Miller as well as current Commissioner Pawlowski recognized the need such a focus, and
continue to do so. Powers went on, explaining that in 2007 a grant application for around $500,000 was submitted and
approved by the federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for funds to provide "critical infrastructure protection and
intelligence activities." He stated that is the only grant he is aware of that the state is utilizing for homeland security
purposes.

Chairman Baker questioned why the specific financial details, specifically a budget, surrounding the grant and its single-
purchasing order are not available. Powers said he is not aware of the "administrative details" of the purchase order,
though he acknowledged he was the one who requested the sole-source purchasing order. He described the process by
which he settled on ITRR as the preferable, and in his estimation only, organization capable of fulfilling his needs.

Powers also acknowledged that in his search he did not consult with PSP. Chairman Baker asked who in the
administration other than Powers and the PEMA purchasing agent signed off on the ITRR contract. French said he is the
one responsible for the contract itself being approved. He said he did not advise anyone else in the Governor's Office of
the contract.

Chairman Baker asked if French and Powers have ever visited the PaCIC facility. French said he has once and Powers
said three or four times. Chairman Baker said "that is somewhat surprising" given the apparent contradiction between the
statement that PSP was not consulted. Powers pointed out he is in touch with PSP "all the time" with respect to various
issues, and noted they got the raw ITRR bulletins. Chairman Baker asked if they ever raised any concerns with it, to which
Powers acknowledged that on some occasions he was informed by PSP that "some of the information looked like it was of
useless value." Powers noted however that other stakeholders, including "those at the lowest level of government" found it
much more useful.

Chairman Baker took issue with a statement from Powers' testimony asserting no state money was used for the contract.
She remarked that although the grant money was from a federal program, that money itself still came from the pockets of
Pennsylvania taxpayers.

"In my judgment I believe the Criminal Intelligence Center had the capability and I'm disappointed that they were not vitally
a part of this discussion, " Chairman Baker stated. Powers pOinted out that various organizations including DHS don't
focus on the county or local level when it comes to intelligence.

Chairman Baker asked how many individuals were disseminated the tri-weekly bulletins from ITRR. Powers said it
depended on the contents of the bulletin itself. He said they went to a set number of law enforcement and emergency
preparedness officials, with more or less in the private sector and elsewhere depending on the subjects contained in a
given issue. He estimated at least roughly 800 people received each bulletin. Chairman Baker said she has not had one
person come forward and tell her the information they got was useful or vital.

Minority Chairman Farnese asked Powers if he believed he was getting what he was paying for with the bulletins. Powers
said he did and considered the bulletins "raw data," which he then melded with data from other sources such as the FBI.
Calling it a "subjective" decision related to the idea of "situational awareness," Powers said he "thought it was important to
get the word out to counties and municipalities that these incidents might be impacting upon their critical infrastructure and
key resources."

Minority Chairman Farnese asked of any if the bulletin threats disseminated required an emergency response. Powers
said "there were not any threats per se," and noted immediate threats were usually publicized by DHS. He noted there
were "about three or four" incidents where there were Pennsylvania students located overseas that he felt the university
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Given the stated need for the bulletins, Senator Mensch questioned why it took until 2010 to implement them , given
Powers' testimony that the idea was born in 2006. Powers explained "it just takes that long to put things in place" given
the small size of his office and the massive undertaking involved.

Chairman Baker asked if there is any information from ITRR about groups being monitored entered into a criminal justice
system. Powers said that did not happen to the extent he is aware. He said his office maintains no data system, but could
not speak for ITRR itself.

Senator Ferlo stated he believes French's avoidance in his testimony of the critical issue to Pennsylvanians that of a
government "run amok," and infringing on people's civil liberties, is "absolutely outrageous." He also criticized French for
offering a "very wishy-washy" statement in defense of the contract. Senator Ferlo pointed out a social event he hosts
every month called "Green Drinks," which he described as being a venue over which hundreds of people meet to have
beers and discuss sustainability, was flagged in an ITRR bulletin as being a "Iow-to-moderate" threat.

French explained his point was that in general PEMA attempts to help emergency responders deal with a variety of
eventualities. Senator Ferlo interrupted and asked again why his event was classified as a threat. Powers admitted "it
probably should not have been included." Senator Ferlo pointed out the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) identifies
hundreds of neo-Nazi and related gatherings, whose attendants have previously engaged in violent behavior, none of
which were included in the ITRR bulletins. He said the contract has resulted in a violation of civil rights.

Senator Ferlo also remarked that if Governor Rendell were "truly appalled," neither Powers nor French would be sitting at
the panel, and would instead have been sacked.

Continuing, he asked if the information is still being collected. French said the bulletins are no longer being disseminated,
with issue 137 being the last prepared. He noted the contract itself will be allowed to expire when it comes due in October.

Senator Ferlo added he believes the contract did not "just arise from nowhere" and questioned its source. "Something
stinks here," he commented, adding that with respect to ITRR, "they've got a good scam going."

Senator Folmer pointed out a group he co-founded in 2005, known as the Constitutional Organization of Liberty, which
teaches civics classes to adults, was also flagged in an ITRR bulletin . He said it was in fact flagged falsely as sponsors of
an anti-tax rally that was scheduled to occur, which in fact had nothing to do with the group. He stated the information
ITRR is providing is "bogus" and questioned the criteria for the various listings. Powers said they are relevant simply as
situational awareness updates.

Senator Robbins asked about the relationship between the FBI and the ITRR bulletins. Powers explained he took
information from FBI advisories and included them along with the ITRR "raw data" in the bulletins. He said he did this to
whittle the information down to Pennsylvania-relevant information.

Senator Dinniman said his concern is that the ability to combat legitimate threats is compromised as a result of the
bulletins, aside from any question of civil liberties. French said he is "clearly concerned" with the broad scope of the
information that ITRR provided .

Regarding the contention that ITRR was the only suitable organization for the contract, Chairman Baker pointed out a
cursory internet search resulted in a number of companies that could be capable of fulfilling its requirements. Powers
pointed out that he submitted a sole-source provider and DGS did its own due diligence and confirmed ITRR was the only
company capable . Chairman Baker pointed out DGS's own research was based on information Powers provided.

Given the potentially tenuous nature of French and Powers' positions, Chairman Baker asked if either have had any
discussions with private employers regarding future work. Both men said that have not.

Frank Pawlowski, PSP Commissioner, described the work of the PaCIC and its "highly-trained intelligence analysts who
provide intelligence briefs, alerts, threat assessments, crime trend analyses, and other information to local, state and
federal law enforcement officers." He stated PaCIC and PSP stand ready to work with PEMA and OHS to address the
intelligence needs of the private sector.

Additionally Pawlowski also assured Cody and anyone else concerned that the FBI is not compiling a list of anti-drilling
activists, and said PSP never placed Cody's name on any list and is not monitoring her emails.

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Senator Ferlo asked what citizenship Perelman holds. Perelman confirmed he is an American citizen . Senator Ferlo
pointed out the contract with ITRR is not being terminated but rather is simply being allowed to run its course and will not
be extended. He asked how many employees ITRR has. Perelman stated there are around 15 traditional staff members,
with more than 70 others around the world.

Senator Ferlo roundly criticized ITRR, again calling it a "scam." He questioned Perelman why his Green Drinks event
would have been classified as a "Iow-to-moderate" threat. Perelman said if there is concern about a conflict between two
groups, it is a public safety issue.

Chairman Baker concluded the hearing, noting the testimony presented "clearly raises a number of questions," and stated
the committee will continue to look at the issue.

Written testimony was submitted by the following:

• David Kairys and Mary Catherine Roper, ACLU

• Scott Portzline, Security Consultant to Three Mile Island Alert
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Anspach, Robert (PEMA)

From: Hudock, Vincent (PEMA)

Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 5:24 PM
To: Kopp, Colleen; Cohn, Alan; Pearsall-McDaniel, Mary; Orazi, Lauren (GC); Bednar, Jeffrey;
Stettler, Nicole
Cc: French , Robert; Mann, Edward; Bates, Diana M
Subject: Weekly Legislative Report -- October 1, 2010
Attachments: Leg.weekly.Report.10.1.10.LAO.doc

Attached is my Legislative Report for October 1, 2010.

Sincerely,
Vince

Vincent J. Hudock I Legislative Liaison

Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
2605 Interstate Drive I Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone : 717 .651.2728 I Fax : 717 .651.2040
www.PEMA.state .pa.us

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pennsyLvania
EMERGENCY MANAG EMENT AG ENCY

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS OFFICE

MEMO

TO: Colleen Kopp

Mary Pearsall-McDaniel
Alan Cohn
Lauren Orazi
Jeff Bednar
Nicole Stettler

FROM: Vincent J. Hudock

DATE: October 1, 2010

RE: Weekly Legislative Report

PRORITY ITEMS:

HB 2321 (consolidation of fire service statutes, consolidation of 911

statutes & enactment of 9-1-1 prepaid wireless surcharge).

HB 2321 passed the House on September 28. On September 29 it was reported, as

amended, from the Senate VA & EP Committee and referred to Senate
Appropriations. It is scheduled to be considered in Senate Appropriations on
October 12. After coming out of Appropriations, the Senate plans to pass it before
they recess. The House plans to pass it on concurrence when they come back
after the elections .

Residential Fire Sprinklers.

We are monitoring legislation to exclude residential fire sprinklers from the

Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code ("UCC") Act. Specifically, we are
monitor ing HB 1196 which would amend the UCC. There has been discussion that
the Senate may try to amend HB 1196 to delay implementation of the sprinkler
requirement for one year. The Fire Commissioner has stated he will send a letter to
the Governor recommending that he veto any bill that delays implementation of
residential fire sprinklers.

Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency I 2605 1nlerstate Drive I Harrisburg, PA 17110 1800-Hbg-PEMA I www.pema .state .pa .us
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Weekly Legislative Report
October 1, 2010
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enforcement provIsion ensuring that volunteer fire companies with liquor licenses
distribute a certain amount of the profits to the firefighting operations.

Federal Disaster Declaration.

We are continuing to process payments for the counties and municipalities that are
receiving reimbursement for their snow removal costs under the Federal Disaster
Declaration for the February snowstorms.

cc: Robert P. French

Edward Mann
Diana Bates
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Anspach, Robert (PEMA)
From: French, Robert
Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11 :59 AM
To: Bates, Diana M
Subject: FW: PA State Police RiskNulnerability Assessment Team (RNAT) Assessment of
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Pp

Robert P. French
Director, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency &
Homeland Security Advisor
2605 Interstate Drive I Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: 717.651.2007 I Fax: 717.651.2040
www.PEMA.state.pa.us

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From: Powers, James
Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11 :49 AM
To: 'Vance W. Stacy'; Pawlowski, Frank E; French, Robert; Diane Bosak (dbosak@pacommunitycolleges.org)
Cc: Keith Bailey (kbailey@pacommunitycolleges.org); PA Community College Security Directors ListServ (PA-Comm-
College-Sec-Dir@listserv.state.pa.us); PA Private College & University Security Directors ListServ (pa-private-col-univ-
security-dir@listserv.state.pa.us); PA SSHE Security Directors ListServ (pa-sshe-security-directors@listserv.state.pa.us);
PA State-Related College and University Security Directors ListServ (pa-state-rcusd@listserv.state.pa.us)
Subject: PA State Police Risk/Vulnerability Assessment Team (R/VAT) Assessment of Pennsylvania Highlands Community
College

Thanks, Vance. Glad the assistance and assessment benefitted you. I'll pass on to Colonel Frank
Pawlowski (PSP), Rob French (Director, PEMA), and Diana Bosak (Executive Director) PA Commission for
Community Colleges.

I'll also forward to the other PA college and university Security Directors as previously discussed.

Jim

James F. Powers, Jr. I Director

Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security
2605 Interstate Drive I Suite 380
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9382
Office: 717.651.2715 I Fax: 717.651.2040
www.homelandsecurity.state.pa.us

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From: Vance W. Stacy [mailto:VStacy@pennhighlands.edu]

Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11 :32 AM
To: Powers, James
Subject: RE: Pennsylvania Actionable Intelligence Bulletin-30, 6 Jan 2010

Thanks, Jim. FYI, I had the PSP R/VAT Security Assmt. Team here at Penn Highlands today to perform a badly-needed
security survey for us. Just wanted to supply you with feedback that the Trooper was extremely thorough and
knowledgeable, and performed an outstanding outbrief for our VP, to be followed up by a written report. Appreciate
your making us aware of this invaluable service! Regards, Vance.

1JaHa 'UI. Staq

Director of Security and Safety
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
101 Community College Way
Johnstown, Pa 15904
Office: (814) 262-6427
VStacy@pennhighlands.edu

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From: Powers, James [mailto:japowers@STATE.PA.US]

Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:08 AM
To: PA-Comm-Coliege-Sec-Dir@LISTSERV.STATE.PA.US
Subject: Pennsylvania Actionable Intelligence Bulletin-30, 6 Jan 2010

State EOC: Please disseminate to the county EMC.

county EMC: Please review in regards to your associated first responders and special emergency
response teams.

Colleagues,

FYI and situational awareness; although there are no specific, credible threats against Pennsylvania
entities at this time, the potential for criminal acts continues. Please review and assess the risk against
your entities and take appropriate actions.

Please forward additional requests for information regarding these items to this office.

Will keep you informed as periodic Updates emerge.

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James F. Powers, Jr. I Director

Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security
2605 Interstate Drive I Suite 380
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9382
Office: 717 .651.2715 I Fax: 717.651.2040
www.homelandsecuritv.state.pa.us
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Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 7:53 AM
To: Powers, James; Hoffman, Steven; Daniels, Kristin; Anspach, Robert (PEMA)
Cc: Mike Perelman; Saleh; Erik Miller; Aaron Richman
Subject: PA Actionable Intelligence Bulletin

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