The terrible events of September 11, 2001, will forever be remembered in the hearts and minds of Americans. To ensure our safety, relevant investigative intelligence must be shared among local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. It is further essential that law enforcement agencies are not preoccupied with false terrorist threats, which can prevent them from focusing on genuine safety concerns.
Prosecutor Brizzi believes vigilance and justice are necessary in order to prevent terrorism. He will promote intelligence sharing between local and federal officials in their efforts to prevent terrorist attacks. He will also be vigilant by supporting strict prosecution of those participating in false terrorist threats and hoaxes. And, he will be just by seeking nothing less than the fair and unbiased application of the law.
Prosecutor Brizzi applauds the passage of the 2001 Anti-Terrorism Act by the Indiana Legislature--Public Law 156-2001, which greatly expand the ability of prosecutors to charge and prosecute crimes of terrorism including biological and chemical threats. As Prosecutor, Mr. Brizzi will strictly enforce and prosecute anyone who violates these laws.
Prosecutor Brizzi realizes that the chance of having a major terrorist attack in Marion County may be unlikely, but we must be prepared regardless. Constant vigilance is our only protection. In order for local and federal officials to be ready to handle this real threat, they must not be preoccupied by false terrorist threat. He would like to see tougher penalties for those issuing or partaking in false terrorist threats and he advocates tougher penalties for those found with fake ID's and for those who provide them.
In order to be better prepared for terrorist threats, relevant information regarding terrorist activities must be freely exchanged between all levels of government. Territory disputes should never come before the number-one goal of law enforcement--the safety of our citizens.
Prosecutor Brizzi realizes that a careful balance must be made between the need for law enforcement to investigate terrorist threats, and the bedrock commitment our government must always maintain to civil liberties and due process of law. Even so, though who interfere with the goal of a safer Marion County will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.