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Centers. The results from this assessment will help fusion centers identify gaps in their operational capabilities. As maturation of the National Network Is one of the Department's highest priorities in FY 2011, _DHS Ts requiring that at leasf -one (1) of the Investment for State or Urbian Areas, in which the 72 DHS- recognized fusion centers reside, address funding support for the recognized fusion center. Grantees must coordinate with the fusion center when developing a fusion center Investment prior to submission. All efforts should be made to address gaps that are identified by taking advantage of the service deliveries made available through the joint DHS and Department of Justice Fusion Process Technical Assistance Program. Additionally, any jurisdiction or agency that leverages HSGP- related funds to support intelligence- or fusion process- related activities (i.e., intelligence unit, real time crime information and analysis centers, etc.) must ensure these efforts are integrated and /or coordinated with the respective recognized State or Urban Area fusion centers. Background The Baseline Capabilities for State and Major Urban Area Fusion Centers (September 2008) identifies the baseline capabilities for fusion centers and the operational standards necessary to achieve each of the capabilities across the National Network of Fusion Centers. Fusion centers, in partnership with the Federal Government, prioritized four critical operational capabilities (COCs)1, which align to the steps in the intelligence cycle. During the Baseline Capabilities Assessment (BCA)2, fusion centers are assessed on their ability to perform the COCs. Objective One Baseline Capabilities. Fusion centers leveraging SHSP and /or UASI grant funds must prioritize the allocation of these grant funds to address any capability gaps identified as a result of the BCA. This will ensure the implementation of common and consistent operational standards across the National Network of Fusion Centers. Fusion center priorities for FY 2011 focus on enhancing and maintaining their ability to execute the COCs at a fundamental level, which means that, at a minimum, fusion centers have approved plans, policies, or standard operating procedures (SOPS) for each COC that codify their business processes. No two localities are exactly alike, so each center should tailor its procedures to meet its local needs. However, it is essential that DHS gain a National perspective of fusion center network capabilities. To achieve that end, individual fusion center SOPs, plans, and policies must be developed in a standardized fashion .3 Those centers that have approved plans, policies, or SOPS for ' The four COCs are: (1) receive, (2) analyze, (3) disseminate, and (4) gather. In 2010, Federal, State, and local officials completed the first nationwide, in -depth assessment of fusion centers to evaluate fusion center's baseline level of capability and to establish strategic priorities for Federal government support. The BCA was conducted in two phases: (1) an online self assessment based on the Baseline Capabilities for State and Major Urban Area Fusion Centers; and �2) on -site validation assessments focused on the four COCs and P /CRC protections. -- The COC Gap Mitigation Strategy Guidebook (Guidebook) contains templates, as well as sample policies and other resources to assist fusion centers in developing and implementing plans, policies, and SOPS to execute the COCs at a fundamental level. The