Each of the six centers has developed operating policies and procedures that comply with the Federal guidelines and regulations. Key Program Elements Goal. The overall goal of the RISS Program is to enhance the ability of State and local criminal justice agencies to identify, target, and remove criminal conspiracies and activities spanning jurisdictional boundaries. Each of the six regional RISS centers is overseen by an executive board or board of directors that is representative of its member agencies. Membership application procedures vary from center to center, but each RISS center requires a formal application review and board approval.
Some centers require a membership fee.
The RISS Program provides an information-sharing, analysis, and communications network to support investigative and prosecutorial efforts of member agencies addressing multijurisdictional offenses and conspiracies. RISS centers are staffed by intelligence and analytical personnel, field representatives, and technical systems personnel. Controlled input and dissemination, rapid retrieval, and systematic updating of criminal justice information. Telephone toll analysis, financial analysis, information sharing, and data analysis services about project-sponsored investigations and activities. Financial assistance for conducting multijurisdictional investigations.