What is the RISS Secure Intranet (RISSNET™)?
In 1997, RISS built a secure national information sharing intranet, known as RISSNET. At that time, RISSNET featured online access to intelligence databases; secure e-mail, chat, and bulletin board capabilities; search engine capabilities; and other resources. During 1999, RISS began expanding RISSNET to electronically connect state and federal law enforcement agency systems to more quickly and securely share information and access critical resources. RISSNET facilitates a significant component of the RISS Program by offering state-of-the-art technology to address and support law enforcement demands for rapid communication and sharing of information. RISSNET provides the communications backbone and infrastructure for sharing investigative intelligence, offers secure sensitive but unclassified electronic communications, and provides controlled access to a variety of sensitive information resources. In addition to the RISSNET users from member agencies, almost 100 local, state, and/or fe
