Citizen Corps

Overview

Citizen Corps is a federal program under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that coordinates volunteer activities to make communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to emergencies and threats.

Role in Targeting Program

According to the Targeted Justice overview diagram:

• Listed under "Gangstalking" operations
• Connected to Infragard and Local Police
• Part of the domestic surveillance and harassment network
• Connected to both Foreign and Domestic targeting categories

Program Structure

Citizen Corps includes:

• Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
• Fire Corps
• USAonWatch (Neighborhood Watch)
• Medical Reserve Corps
• Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)

Connection to Gangstalking

The diagram positions Citizen Corps as part of the gangstalking infrastructure:

• Provides organized volunteer networks
• Coordinates with law enforcement
• Creates surveillance networks in communities
• Enables citizen participation in monitoring

Integration with Other Programs

Citizen Corps works with:

• Infragard (FBI-private sector partnership)
• Local Police departments
• Fusion Centers
• DHS intelligence operations

Concerns

The program has raised concerns about:

• Citizen surveillance of neighbors
• Potential for abuse in targeting individuals
• Integration with Fusion Center operations
• Lack of oversight for volunteer activities
• Connection to organized stalking networks

Historical Context

• Created in 2002 following 9/11 attacks
• Part of the USA Freedom Corps initiative
• Expanded under various DHS programs
• Integrated with state and local emergency management

Role in Targeting

According to the diagram, Citizen Corps is part of the chain:

• Fusion Centers (coordination hub)
• Gangstalking operations
• Citizen Corps / Infragard / Local Police
• Targeted Individuals

This suggests Citizen Corps volunteers may be utilized or co-opted for targeting operations.