The CJIS Advisory Committee brings together industry leaders and government practitioners who develop, support and manage criminal justice information sharing initiatives at the federal, state, and local levels. Specifically, the Committee evaluates proposed CJIS initiatives, identifies opportunities for new or improved information-sharing standards, and develops white papers and other guidance. Additionally, the committee promotes partnerships and fosters open dialog between industry and key practitioner organizations that represent federal and state information sharing initiatives. Finally, the committee creates task forces and work groups to bring together the relevant experts to help advance trends and opportunities.