Regional Information Sharing Systems


Regional Information Sharing Systems is an information-sharing program funded by the U.S. Federal government whose purpose is to connect databases from local and regional law enforcement so that they can use each other's data for criminal investigations.
In 1997, RISS created RISSNET, a network to interconnect many local, state, regional, and tribal law enforcement databases.
In 2002, RISSNET was connected with the FBI's Law Enforcement Online system.
In 2003, the National Criminal Intelligence Sharing Plan (NCISP) declared that RISSNET would be the official "backbone" for all unclassified, but sensitive criminal intelligence data traffic. Later that year, members were also given access to the Automated Trusted Information Exchange (ATIX) database, which contains information on homeland security and terrorist threats.
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RISS Centers

RISS is composed of six regional centers which serve law enforcement agencies in a number of US states and territories, as well as England, New Zealand, and Canada:

NESPIN — New England State Police Information Network

Established in 1979.
Located in Franklin, MA.
Serves:

MAGLOCLEN — Middle Atlantic-Great Lakes Organized Crime Law Enforcement Network

Established in 1981.
Located in Newtown, PA.
Serves:

MOCIC — Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center

Established in 1980.
Located in Springfield, MO.
Serves:

ROCIC — Regional Organized Crime Information Center

Established in 1973.
Located in Nashville, TN.
Serves:

RMIN — Rocky Mountain Information Network

Established in 1977.
Located in Phoenix, AZ.
Serves:

WSIN — Western States Information Network

Established in 1980.
Located in Sacramento, CA.
Serves: