How big a challenge is fiscal sustainability going forward, given the economic environment?
How is your agency adjusting? A. Sustainability is a topic that has been brought up on the state and federal level, and by the National Governor’s Association, at its recent meeting of state homeland security advisors. Relatively speaking, South Dakota is in good shape. We have a low unemployment rate and a state government that has spent funds cautiously while monitoring the national economic conditions. We continue to look to sustain our current grants and funding sources while researching new opportunities. Q. Are you working with businesses in the state to share intelligence, develop counterterrorism strategies, or prepare for emergency response? If so, how? A. I have been fortunate to be invited to work with our ASIS Chapter in Sioux Falls. They have opened the door to an exchange of ideas and solutions in response to helping us prepare and respond to the all hazards issues facing South Dakota. While our Fusion Center has been working with the local business community in the shari
