Bank of Canton Hosts "Intelligence Sharing in Support of Counterterrorism" Conference

October 2007- Bank of Canton hosted the Intelligence Sharing in Support of Counterterrorism conference at their Corporate Headquarters in Canton on Tuesday, October 23rd. Sponsored jointly by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Massachusetts State Police, the conference featured classes administered by state and federal law enforcement officials specializing in counterterrorism.

The conference drew 100 attendees from across the Commonwealth who participated in discussions centered around trends in domestic and international terrorism, as well as the latest tools and technology in emergency management and homeland security.

"Bank of Canton is honored to host the FBI and Massachusetts State Police for such an important conference," said James D. Egan, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Canton. "By sharing experiences and expertise, our law enforcement officials and other first responders will be prepared with new strategies to counter the ever-increasing threat of terrorism in this post-9/11 era."

Shown above (left-right): Major Dermott Quinn of the Massachusetts State Police; James D. Egan, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Canton; Canton Chief of Police Ken Berkowitz, and FBI Special Agent in Charge Warren Bamford.