Institute for Intergovernmental Research

What Institute for Intergovernmental Research does

The Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) is a Tallahassee, Florida-based nonprofit research corporation founded in 1977 that delivers training and technical assistance (TTA) to federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. Its core function is program administration: IIR operates a portfolio of more than a dozen nationally recognized programs on behalf of funding entities — primarily the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) — through grants and cooperative agreements. Service offerings include classroom and online training, operational and strategic assessments, subject-matter expert consultation, data collection and analysis, policy development and review, program management, strategic planning, research and report writing, multimedia design, and website development. Major programs include VALOR for Blue, SAFLEO, G.R.E.A.T., the National Gang Center, CenTF (Center for Task Force Training), SLATT, RISS, COSSUP, CorWellness, NSOPW, the National Ashanti Alert Network, LETTAC, ICJR, the PDMP TAAC, the Opioid Affected Youth Initiative, and Place Network Investigations (PNI).

Technically, IIR builds dynamic web-based solutions — websites, mobile apps, webinars, and online training — on its own secure, high-availability computing infrastructure, with applied expertise in XML, NIEM, Web Services, portal development, network management, infrastructure, and security. Each major program operates a dedicated portal (for example, valorforblue.org, nationalgangcenter.org, centrf.org, nsopw.gov, pdmpassist.org), and 14 of its courses have earned the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) National Certification Seal of Excellence.

The business model is grant-funded and contract-driven rather than commercial: IIR's federal clients (DOJ, DHS, DOS and their subcomponents — BJA, COPS, OJJDP, OVW, SMART Office) fund delivery at no cost to state, local and tribal law enforcement end users. Since 2018, IIR reports holding over 800 events and training more than 67,000 law enforcement, justice and community partners. The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees, has no parent company or institutional investor, and reports no venture, private equity, or public-market ownership structure.

Name

Institute for Intergovernmental Research

Legal name

Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc.

Website

https://iir.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IIR is a Tallahassee-based nonprofit founded in 1977 that delivers federally funded training, technical assistance, and program management to U.S. federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and criminal justice agencies on behalf of DOJ, DHS, and DOS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Criminal Justice Training and Technical Assistance

NAICS

Correctional Institutions (922140)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Alternative Dispute Resolution & Restorative Justice Programs (BPAIAFAL)

Keywords

• Criminal justice training
• Law enforcement technical assistance
• Public safety programs
• Federally funded research
• Nonprofit program management

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Grants: IIR is funded wholly or in part through grants from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the U.S. Department of State (DOS). The organization administers numerous nationally recognized programs on behalf of federal agency clients.
2. Cooperative Agreements: IIR operates under contracts including grants and cooperative agreements with federal clients to deliver training, technical assistance, and program management services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IIR is a nonprofit research institute that administers and delivers training and technical assistance (TTA) programs on behalf of federal agencies (DOJ, DHS, DOS) to federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. Its core offerings span classroom and online training, program management, assessments, subject-matter expert consultation, data collection and analysis, policy development, research and report writing, and web-based solutions across 14 focus areas including anti-human trafficking, anti-terrorism, corrections, gang prevention, officer safety, opioid response, school safety, sex offender registration, and violence reduction.

Product overview

The Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) is a nonprofit organization serving criminal justice industries with training and technical assistance (TTA). The organization operates as a portfolio of distinct programs rather than a unified product platform. Core service offerings include assessments, training (classroom and online), subject-matter expert consultation, data collection and analysis, policy development and review, program management, research and report writing, website development and data management, strategic planning, and multimedia design support. Major programs include: VALOR for Blue Program, SAFLEO (National Suicide Awareness for Law Enforcement Officers), G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education And Training), National Gang Center (NGC), CenTF (Center for Task Force Training), SLATT (State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training), RISS (Regional Information Sharing Systems), COSSUP (Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program), CorWellness, NSOPW (National Sex Offender Public Website), Ashanti Alert Network, LETTAC (National Violence Against Women Law Enforcement TTA Consortium), ICJR, and OFR Next-of-Kin Interview Training. Since 2018, IIR has held over 800 events reaching more than 67,000 law enforcement, justice, and community partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 800 events held since 2018
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered primary, core and supporting.

• U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)primaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary federal funding source for numerous IIR programs including violence reduction, gang prevention, anti-terrorism, and criminal justice information sharing initiatives. DOJ components include BJA, COPS, OJJDP, and OVW.
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)primaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal funding source for homeland security efforts and operations including anti-terrorism training. DHS provides grants that enable IIR to develop training and resources for law enforcement agencies.
• U.S. Department of State (DOS)primaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal funding source for international criminal justice and security programs supported by IIR.
• Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner for violence reduction and criminal justice programs including the National Ashanti Alert Network and other initiatives administered by IIR.
• Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner for victim services programs including the National Violence Against Women Law Enforcement TTA Consortium (LETTAC) and ICJR Grant Administration.
• Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner for opioid-affected youth initiatives and juvenile justice programs administered by IIR.
• COPS OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner for anti-human trafficking programs including Partnerships to Address Labor Trafficking.
• Major Cities Chiefs AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement association partner supporting coordination with major urban police departments on criminal justice initiatives.
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal law enforcement partner for gang prevention, violence reduction, and firearms-related training programs.
• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading law enforcement association partner for professional development and training initiatives.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal law enforcement partner for criminal intelligence sharing, task force operations, and specialized training programs.
• Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationwide program providing secure information sharing, analytical support, and officer safety event deconfliction to law enforcement professionals.
• National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement memorial and advocacy organization partner for officer safety and wellness initiatives.
• START (University of Maryland)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing research expertise in terrorism and violence reduction studies.
• IJIS InstitutesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerJustice information sharing technology partner supporting interoperability and standards development.
• SMART OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner for sex offender registration programs including the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW).
• Center for Task Force Training (CenTF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIR supports the CenTF Program providing training and technical assistance services to law enforcement agencies focusing on management of multijurisdictional task force operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RAND Corporation: Nonprofit research institution delivering policy research, analysis, and technical assistance to federal agencies including DOJ and DHS. Directly comparable as a federally funded, mission-driven TTA provider serving criminal justice and public safety clients.
• NORC at the University of Chicago: Independent research organization delivering survey research, program evaluation, and technical assistance to federal agencies. Comparable to IIR as a nonprofit delivering research and TTA services to government clients, including criminal justice work.
• RTI International: Nonprofit research institute providing research, technical assistance, and program management to federal agencies across health, education, and criminal justice. Highly comparable to IIR's federal-grant-funded research and TTA delivery model.
• Vera Institute of Justice: Nonprofit criminal justice research and technical assistance organization working with government partners on sentencing reform, pretrial justice, and policing. Direct peer in mission, funding model, and TTA delivery to criminal justice agencies.
• Police Executive Research Forum: Nonprofit policing research and policy organization providing TTA, executive training, and research to law enforcement agencies. Direct peer in serving state, local, and federal law enforcement with research-driven training and guidance.
• Abt Associates: Research and consulting firm delivering research, evaluation, and technical assistance to federal agencies including DOJ. Comparable as a federally funded research/TTA provider competing for similar criminal justice contracts.
• CNA: Nonprofit research and analysis organization operating the Center for Justice Research and Innovation, providing criminal justice research and analysis for federal, state, and local agencies. Direct peer in federally funded criminal justice research and TTA.
• National Criminal Justice Association: Nonprofit membership organization representing criminal justice policymakers and practitioners, providing training, TTA, and capacity-building to state and local criminal justice agencies funded through federal grants.

Broad incumbents

• Booz Allen Hamilton: Large federal contractor with a public safety and justice practice providing consulting, technology, and TTA services across DOJ, DHS, and DOS. Competes with IIR on major recompetes but operates at significantly greater scale across many federal domains.
• ICF International: Public-sector consulting firm with a justice and homeland security practice delivering research, evaluation, and technical assistance to federal agencies. Comparable to IIR in TTA delivery model but operates as a commercial firm across multiple sectors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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