Abstract
Arizona CTIC Use of Geographic Text Search for Counterterrorism Track: Homeland Security/Homeland Defense Author(s): Sharon Nicholson Homeland Security is not just a Federal problem. The State of Arizona's Counter Terrorism Information Center (AcTIC) is using geographic text analysis and information retrieval as an essential tool within their Counter Terrorism Information Center (AcTIC). Adding MetaCarta's geographic text search within Esri's GIS software enables critical unstructured content to be fused directly with traditional GIS content in AcTIC's existing GIS systems. With counter terrorism's intense interest in the geographic information within their text content, search that is geographically aware is critical to their success. The AcTIC will present how they are using MetaCarta's geographic text search within their GIS solution to effectively see patterns of information and hotspots of activity streamlining their process so that they can arrive at an appropriate actionable decision faster. Sharon Nicholson AcTIC AcTIC GIS mail drop 3900 PO Box 6638 Phoenix , AZ 85005 US Phone: 602 644-5830 E-mail: snicholson@azdps.gov |