About the Terrorist Screening Center

Background

• Established in 2003 in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks
• Homeland Security Presidential Directive-6 (HSPD-6) directed the Attorney General to establish an organization to consolidate the U.S. Government’s approach to terrorism screening; as a result the TSC was created
• Multi-agency organization, administered by the FBI, that maintains a 24/7 Operations Center
• Maintains and operates the U.S. Government’s consolidated Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB), often referred to as the “Terrorist Watchlist,” and serves as a bridge between law enforcement, Homeland Security, the Intelligence Community, and international partners
• Critical element of the overall U.S. Government’s Counterterrorism Strategy

Mission

• Watchlisting: The TSC maintains and operates the TSDB
• Screening: The TSC provides near real-time identity resolution
• Information Sharing: The TSC shares information from the TSDB with key partners

Partners/Customers

• Law enforcement
• Homeland Security
• Intelligence Community
• International partners

Impact

• Critical support to U.S. Government counterterrorism operations
• Enhance law enforcement officer safety
• Provides investigative/intelligence leads
• Protecting privacy and safeguarding civil liberties

For More Information

• Briefing/information requests: 571-350-5678 or tscmissiondevelopment@tsc.gov
• Media inquiries: 571-350-6397 or media@tsc.gov
• Website: www.tsc.gov