How 911 Changed Rhode Island's Security | Providence News

After 9/11, everything changed—flights grounded, chaos everywhere. In Rhode Island, Lt. Steven O’Donnell was tasked with stopping anyone from sneaking out on private charters at T.F. Green Airport. That moment exposed a gaping hole in law enforcement coordination—a wake-up call that led to the creation of Rhode Island’s Fusion Center, a vital hub uniting federal, state, and local intel to prevent threats before they strike. Today, it’s a dynamic, tech-driven force constantly evolving to stay ahead, proving how quickly lessons from crisis can reshape security for the future.

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