Information Technology Support and National Issues Coordination Support to the Regional Information Sharing Systems Program

The Regional Information Sharing System (RISS) Program offers a variety of services and support to law enforcement agencies to include automated, centralized law enforcement databases with nationwide connectivity using internet technologies, intelligence analysis, bulletins and publications, surveillance equipment loans, confidential funds, long-distance call patching, and law enforcement and officer safety training.

The Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) will continue to provide information technology support, coordination, and support services to the six Regional Information Sharing Systems® (RISS) Intelligence Centers: Middle Atlantic-Great Lakes Organized Crime Law Enforcement Network (MAGLOCLEN), Rocky Mountain Information Network (RMIN), Western States Information Network (WSIN), Regional Organized Crime Information Center (ROCIC), New England State Police Information Network (NESPIN), and the Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center (MOCIC). The goals of this project are to develop, maintain, enhance, and upgrade the RISS secure intranet, known as RISSNET', and to upgrade the RISS communications infrastructure. IIR will support the RISS Chief Executive Officer, the RISS Office of Information Technology, the RISS intelligence databases, the RISS Automated Trusted Information Exchange' (ATIX), and the RISSGang' Programs. The project will continue ongoing partnerships with the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Law Enforcement Online, the National Virtual Pointer System, and NLETS'The International Justice and Public Safety Network.

NCA/NCF

The Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) Program offers a variety of services and support to law enforcement agencies to include automated, centralized law enforcement databases with nationwide connectivity using internet technologies, intelligence analysis, bulletins and publications, surveillance equipment loans, confidential funds, long-distance call patching, and law enforcement and officer safety training.

The Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) will continue to provide information technology support, coordination, and support services to the six Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) Intelligence Centers: Middle Atlantic-Great Lakes Organized Crime Law Enforcement Network (MAGLOCLEN), Rocky Mountain Information Network (RMIN), Western States Information Network (WSIN), Regional Organized Crime Information Center (ROCIC), New England State Police Information Network (NESPIN), and the Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center (MOCIC). The goals of this project are to develop, maintain, enhance, and upgrade the RISS secure intranet, known as RISSNET and to upgrade the RISS communications infrastructure. IIR will support the RISS Chief Executive Officer, the RISS Office of Information Technology, the RISS intelligence databases, the RISS Automated Trusted Information Exchange (ATIX), and the RISS Gang Programs. The project will continue ongoing partnerships with the fusion centers, the National Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative, and the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas.

NCA/NCF

The Regional Information Sharing System (RISS) Program offers a variety of services and support to law enforcement agencies to include federated searches of law enforcement databases through nationwide connectivity using internet technologies, intelligence analysis, bulletins and publications, surveillance equipment loans, confidential funds, investigative and prosecution support, and law enforcement and officer safety training.

The recipient will utilize FY 2013 RISS funds to continue to operate the RISS Information Technology and Network Infrastructure Support Program and provide information technology support, coordination, and related support services to the six RISS Centers: Middle Atlantic-Great Lakes Organized Crime Law Enforcement Network (MAGLOCLEN), Rocky Mountain Information Network (RMIN), Western States Information Network (WSIN), Regional Organized Crime Information Center (ROCIC), New England State Police Information Network (NESPIN), and the Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center (MOCIC). The goals of the program include continuing to operate, maintain, and upgrade RISSNET; supporting member connectivity and access; maintaining and enhancing the functionality, resources, and capabilities of the portal and infrastructure; continuing operations and further enhancing applications; and coordinating information technology meetings with directors, technical staff, partners, and other representatives. NCA/CF