25th Anniversary of the Interagency Security Committee

The Interagency Security Committee (ISC) commemorated its 25th Anniversary in 2020. On October 19, 1995, six months after the Oklahoma City bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, mandated by Executive Order 12977, the ISC was stood up to address continuing government-wide security for federal facilities.

ISC 25th Anniversary Video

In commemoration of the 25th Anniversary, the ISC interviewed the Oklahoma City bombing survivor and ISC early members and leadership to reflect on the creation and milestones of the ISC and threats that remain.

Creation of the ISC

April 19, 2020 marked the 25th Anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. At 9:02 a.m. on April 19, 1995, the worst act of domestic terrorism occurred and claimed the lives of 168 people, including 19 children.

In the aftermath of this tragic event, the nation changed its approach to protecting federal facilities and established a broader set of critical infrastructures. The bombing was the catalyst for the creation of the ISC which observed its 25th Anniversary in October 2020, and also led to a number of other programs and services across CISA.

The ISC’s mandate is to enhance the quality and effectiveness of physical security in and the protection of buildings and nonmilitary federal facilities in the United States. The ISC policies, standards, and recommendations apply to all nonmilitary federal facilities in the United States—whether government-owned, leased, or managed; to be constructed or modernized; or to be purchased.

Oklahoma City 25th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the 25th Oklahoma City Bombing Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony was held virtually.

The video is dedicated to Family Members, Survivors and First Responders affected by this tragic event.

The Oklahoma City (OKC) National Memorial was dedicated to honor those who were killed, those who survived, and those changed forever. In performing this vital function, we were reminded of the imperative to continue to apply the lessons learned from this tragic event. Key among these was the creation of the Interagency Security Committee and its mission to enhance the quality and effectiveness of security in and protection of federal facilities in the United States.