NCJ Number
181087
Date Published
1999
Length
22 pages
Annotation
This report presents the information technology implemented and enhancements made to the Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) nationwide intelligence network by the RISS centers during 1998.
Abstract
The Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) program is a federally funded program to support law enforcement efforts to combat multijurisdictional criminal conspiracies and activities. The RISS network provides for the rapid exchange and sharing of information on criminals and criminal activity among local, State and Federal law enforcement agencies. The Institute for Intergovernmental Research provides training, research and analysis activities related to the management, performance and information systems of the RISS program. The report highlights technical achievements and progress made by RISS member agencies of the six regional RISS centers. It describes RISS service support components and activity, as well as examples of member agency case investigations supported by center services.