Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre
From SR
History and Roles
The Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre(JTAC) was established in 2003 as part of the development of co-ordinated arrangements for handling and disseminating intelligence in response to the international terrorist threat.
JTAC has become widely recognised as an authoritative and effective mechanism for analysing all-source intelligence on the activities, intentions and capabilities of international terrorists who may threaten UK and allied interests worldwide. It sets threat levels and issues timely threat warnings (relating to international terrorism) as well as providing more in-depth reports on trends, terrorist networks and capabilities.
Structure
It is a multi-agency unit, staffed by members of the three Agencies, the Defence Intelligence Staff and representatives from other relevant departments including the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Home Office, and from the police.
Reporting Hierarchy
JTAC is accountable directly to the Security Service, who are overseen by the Home Office and the Joint Intelligence Committee, a unit of the Cabinet Office.
