IJIS Institute

IJIS Institute is a nonprofit alliance driving public-sector technology innovation and empowering information sharing to promote safer and healthier communities. Since its founding in 2001, the institute has been working to expand the use of information to maximize safety, efficiency, and productivity within various public-sector domains. These include Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement, Corrections, Courts); Public Safety (Fire, EMS, Emergency Management); Homeland Security; Health and Human Services; and Transportation. As the only national membership organization that brings together the innovative thinking of the private sector and the practitioners, national practice associations, and academic organizations, IJIS Institute advocates for policies, processes, and information sharing standards that impact safety and security. Moreover, the institute has been focused on building knowledge on behalf of its stakeholder groups and connecting organizations and leaders within the communities of interest. Operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, IJIS Institute includes member companies and individual associates from government, nonprofit, and educational institutions across the United States. The organization provides a trusted forum within its areas of focus, encouraging collaboration and development of resources to help public-sector stakeholders realize the benefits of technology and the power of information in keeping communities safe, healthy, and thriving. For more information, visit their website at: http://www.ijis.org/.