FBI Names Timothy A. Ferguson as Assistant Director of the Criminal Justice Information Services Division
Washington, D.C. – February 18, 2025 – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced today the appointment of Timothy A. Ferguson as the new Assistant Director of the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division. Mr. Ferguson will be responsible for overseeing the division’s wide-ranging responsibilities, including:
- Maintaining the FBI’s criminal history database, the largest such database in the world
- Providing law enforcement agencies with access to critical information through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
- Developing and implementing cutting-edge technologies to improve information sharing and analysis
Mr. Ferguson has a distinguished career in law enforcement and criminal justice administration. He previously served as the Director of the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, where he oversaw a $2 billion budget and 30,000 employees. He also held leadership positions at the Prince George’s County Police Department in Maryland and the Arlington County Police Department in Virginia.
In his role as Assistant Director of the CJIS Division, Mr. Ferguson will work closely with law enforcement agencies at all levels of government to enhance crime prevention, investigation, and intelligence-led policing. He will also lead the division’s efforts to develop new technologies and tools to support the FBI’s mission of protecting the United States from threats to national security and the public safety.
“Tim Ferguson is an exceptional leader with a deep understanding of criminal justice and the critical role that information sharing plays in law enforcement,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray. “His experience and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to enhance our capabilities to combat crime and terrorism.”
Mr. Ferguson holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the Senior Management Institute for Police.
The FBI CJIS Division is a vital component of the nation’s criminal justice infrastructure. The division’s systems and services support law enforcement agencies across the country in their efforts to keep our communities safe. Mr. Ferguson’s appointment to lead this division is a testament to the FBI’s commitment to providing exceptional leadership and support to the law enforcement community.
Timothy A. Ferguson Named Assistant Director of the Criminal Justice Information Services Division
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