Gov. Rick Scott and law enforcement officials are stressing the citizen involvement is the most vital way to combat terrorist activity.
Scott, Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Rick Swearingen and Orlando Police Chief John Mina were among those leading the Orlando Counter Terrorism Conference on Thursday. They say it's important for citizens to report suspicious activity or information they may hear about a terrorist threat.
Officials are discussing ways to prevent terrorist acts such as last year's deadly Pulse nightclub shooting and the tragic Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport shooting that took place in January.
The agencies are sharing information in hopes of countering individual or group terrorism. Scott signed a bill formally making terrorism a crime under Florida law.