In order to respond to the growing terrorist threat and to keep pace with the changing international environment, the FBI has established Joint Terrorist Task Forces (JTTF) . JTTFs are teams of state and local law enforcement officers, FBI Agents, and other federal agents and personnel who work shoulder-to-shoulder to investigate and prevent acts of terrorism. These task forces are important “force multipliers” in the war on
terror, pooling multi-agency expertise and ensuring the timely collection and sharing of intelligence absolutely critical to prevention efforts. Although the first JTTF came into being in 1980, the total number of task forces has nearly doubled since September 11, 2001. Today, there are 66 JTTFs, including one in each of the FBI’s 56 main field offices and ten in smaller offices. More than 2,300 personnel work on these task forces nationwide.

The Columbia Division's JTTF is comprised of FBI Columbia Special Agents, FBI support staff, as well as individual from several federal agencies. JTTF personnel are available for deployment to assist in Counterterrorism crime scene processing and investigation throughout the United States and overseas.

By bringing together local, state and federal agencies under the FBI's JTTF concept, the FBI can sufficiently investigate these crimes. Task Force members regularly meet with other law enforcement agencies as well as other interested groups to discuss the concerns and commitments of the JTTF.

Report all suspicious activities to the SC JTTF at 803-551-4200.

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