15PBJA24GG01928RISS
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
New England State Police Information Network
The New England State Police Information Network (NESPIN) is one of the six regional intelligence centers that make up the Regional Information Sharing Systems Program (RISS).
RISS serves all 50 states and balances both regional and nationwide responsibilities by meeting the needs of local and state law enforcement while partnering with federal agencies and essential nationwide programs.
NESPIN provides intelligence/information sharing and research, target and event deconfliction, criminal intelligence analysis, investigative equipment loans, forensic examinations, audio/video enhancement and training services for the New England region.
NESPIN/RISS services acts as a focal point for the exchange of multi-jurisdictional information on major criminal activity including: criminal gang activity; terrorism activity; organized crime; narcotics, firearms, and human trafficking; identity theft; and violent crime.
Over 95% of all law enforcement agencies in New England are members of NESPIN.
NESPIN offers law enforcement agencies full service delivery, from the beginning of an investigation to the ultimate prosecution and conviction.
An officer can query intelligence/information databases, retrieve information from investigative systems, solicit assistance from research staff, utilize NESPIN specialized surveillance equipment and use analytical staff and resources to assist with criminal prosecutions.
NESPIN provides law enforcement agencies with the vital resources necessary to efficiently and effectively investigate criminal acts.
The New England State Police Information Network (NESPIN) is one of the six regional intelligence centers that make up the Regional Information Sharing Systems Program (RISS).
RISS serves all 50 states and balances both regional and nationwide responsibilities by meeting the needs of local and state law enforcement while partnering with federal agencies and essential nationwide programs.
NESPIN provides intelligence/information sharing and research, target and event deconfliction, criminal intelligence analysis, investigative equipment loans, forensic examinations, audio/video enhancement and training services for the New England region.
NESPIN/RISS services acts as a focal point for the exchange of multi-jurisdictional information on major criminal activity including: criminal gang activity; terrorism activity; organized crime; narcotics, firearms, and human trafficking; identity theft; and violent crime.
Over 95% of all law enforcement agencies in New England are members of NESPIN.
NESPIN offers law enforcement agencies full service delivery, from the beginning of an investigation to the ultimate prosecution and conviction.
An officer can query intelligence/information databases, retrieve information from investigative systems, solicit assistance from research staff, utilize NESPIN specialized surveillance equipment and use analytical staff and resources to assist with criminal prosecutions.
NESPIN provides law enforcement agencies with the vital resources necessary to efficiently and effectively investigate criminal acts.
Funding Goals
RISS IS COMPOSED OF SIX REGIONAL CENTERS AND THE RISS TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTER (RTSC). THE RISS PROGRAM WORKS REGIONALLY AND ON A NATIONWIDE BASIS TO RESPOND TO THE UNIQUE CRIME PROBLEMS OF EACH REGION WHILE STRENGTHENING THE COUNTRY'S INFORMATION SHARING ENVIRONMENT. MORE THAN 9,000 LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL, AND TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES ARE MEMBERS OF RISS. RISS OFFERS SECURE INFORMATION SHARING AND COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES, CRITICAL ANALYTICAL AND INVESTIGATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES, AND EVENT DECONFLICTION TO ENHANCE OFFICER SAFETY. RISS SUPPORTS EFFORTS AGAINST ORGANIZED AND VIOLENT CRIME, GANG ACTIVITY, DRUG ACTIVITY, TERRORISM AND VIOLENT EXTREMISM, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, IDENTITY THEFT, CYBERCRIME, AND OTHER REGIONAL PRIORITIES.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Franklin,
Massachusetts
02038-3156
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
New England State Police Information Network was awarded
NESPIN: Law Enforcement Intelligence & Support
Project Grant 15PBJA24GG01928RISS
worth $5,349,150
from the Bureau of Justice Assistance in July 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Franklin Massachusetts United States.
The grant
has a duration of 1 year 2 months and
was awarded through assistance program 16.610 Regional Information Sharing Systems.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity BJA FY24 Regional Information Sharing Systems- Invited to Apply.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 11/7/24
Period of Performance
7/1/24
Start Date
9/30/25
End Date
Funding Split
$5.3M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$5.3M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
15PBJA24GG01928RISS
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI NOT AVAILABLE
Awardee Classifications
Nonprofit With 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other Than An Institution Of Higher Education)
Awarding Office
15PBJA OJP BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
Funding Office
15PBJA OJP BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
Awardee UEI
G4EZL9JNED38
Awardee CAGE
1GBA0
Performance District
MA-04
Senators
Edward Markey
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
Modified: 11/7/24