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Oct
The U.S. Secret Service is actively seeking to strengthen cooperation with state and local law enforcement agencies to prevent mass shootings and other acts of violence. This collaborative approach recognizes the importance of information sharing, threat assessment and coordinated responses in mitigating the risk of mass violence. A deeper understanding of the role of intelligence, the nature of the collaboration, and the strategies employed in this effort is crucial to assessing its potential impact on public safety. Several factors contribute to the intelligence community's focus on preventing mass violence. While the agency's primary mission is to protect national leaders, its…
