CJIS Insights Podcast

12 - Interview with FBI CJIS Division Assistant Director Tim Ferguson

In this episode, I'm talking with FBI Assistant Director Tim Fergusion who leads the CJIS Division of the FBI. Learn about him, what he is doing to transform CJIS, what's on the horizon, and the future of CJIS. Note: A video of this interview is available on Spotify. Subscribe to the CJIS Insights Newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/alan-s-cjis-insights-7093089603078811648/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:15 About Assistant Director Ferguson 04:20 Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies 07:47 Ethics and Governance with AI 08:50 Using AI to Focus on Processes 09:39 Cybersecurity and Security 10:58 Modernizing Critical Systems 12:38 Agile Framework (SAFe) 15:52 CJIS Initiatives for State and Local Agencies 19:02 CJIS Data Mesh 20:23 Encouraging Innovation with CJIS Division Personnel 24:54 What Does CJIS Look Like in Five Years 27:57 What One Thing Are You Most Excited About 29:49 How Do We Ensure CJIS is Future Proof 31:31 Private Company Partners 33:16 Closing * This episode was prepared or accomplished in my personal capacity. The opinions expressed in this episode are my own and are not intended to reflect any view of my employer. No legal, professional, or official advice is being provided. No endorsement or promotion of any company or service is being offered. For educational and entertainment purposes only. Refer to appropriate professional(s) before taking any action or implementing any solution. You may not copy any part of the episode. Inclusion of any part of the episode in another work, whether in printed or electronic or another form or inclusion of any part of the episode on another resource by embedding, framing or otherwise without the express permission of the creator is prohibited. While we have made every attempt to ensure that the information contained on the podcast is correct, the creator is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information. All information on the podcast is provided “as is”, with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied. In no event will the creator be liable to you or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information on the podcast, or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Information on the podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide any type of professional advice. Please seek professional assistance should you require it.

11 - When CJIS Goes Dark

What happens when CJIS systems and information become unavailable due to a downtime event (scheduled or unscheduled), weather event, or even a cyber attack? How you prepare and respond are crucial. Learn more in this episode! Read the article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/when-cjis-goes-dark-preparing-responding-outage-alan-peto-o6kqc Subscribe to the CJIS Insights Newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/alan-s-cjis-insights-7093089603078811648/ * This episode was prepared or accomplished in my personal capacity. The opinions expressed in this episode are my own and are not intended to reflect any view of my employer. No legal, professional, or official advice is being provided. No endorsement or promotion of any company or service is being offered. For educational and entertainment purposes only. Refer to appropriate professional(s) before taking any action or implementing any solution. You may not copy any part of the episode. Inclusion of any part of the episode in another work, whether in printed or electronic or another form or inclusion of any part of the episode on another resource by embedding, framing or otherwise without the express permission of the creator is prohibited. While we have made every attempt to ensure that the information contained on the podcast is correct, the creator is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information. All information on the podcast is provided “as is”, with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied. In no event will the creator be liable to you or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information on the podcast, or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Information on the podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide any type of professional advice. Please seek professional assistance should you require it.

10 - Solving Violent Crimes with ViCAP

"ViCAP". You've likely heard of this FBI system in TV shows or Movies, but the real ViCAP helps solve violent crimes by serial offenders. By having a national behavioral-based database and support, these serial violent criminals can be identified and stopped. Learn more about ViCAP in today's episode! Subscribe to the CJIS Insights Newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/alan-s-cjis-insights-7093089603078811648/ * This episode was prepared or accomplished in my personal capacity. The opinions expressed in this episode are my own and are not intended to reflect any view of my employer. No legal, professional, or official advice is being provided. No endorsement or promotion of any company or service is being offered. For educational and entertainment purposes only. Refer to appropriate professional(s) before taking any action or implementing any solution. You may not copy any part of the episode. Inclusion of any part of the episode in another work, whether in printed or electronic or another form or inclusion of any part of the episode on another resource by embedding, framing or otherwise without the express permission of the creator is prohibited. While we have made every attempt to ensure that the information contained on the podcast is correct, the creator is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information. All information on the podcast is provided “as is”, with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied. In no event will the creator be liable to you or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information on the podcast, or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Information on the podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide any type of professional advice. Please seek professional assistance should you require it.

09 - CJIS Strategy

A "CJIS Strategy" at your organization can provide both short term and long term benefits. But only if you are ready to make that happen! Learn more about what CJIS Strategy is, and how to successfully implement it at your organization. Read the CJIS Strategy newsletter article on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cjis-strategy-shaping-mission-impact-alan-peto-6umhc/ Subscribe to the CJIS Insights Newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/alan-s-cjis-insights-7093089603078811648/ * This episode was prepared or accomplished in my personal capacity. The opinions expressed in this episode are my own and are not intended to reflect any view of my employer. No legal, professional, or official advice is being provided. No endorsement or promotion of any company or service is being offered. For educational and entertainment purposes only. Refer to appropriate professional(s) before taking any action or implementing any solution. You may not copy any part of the episode. Inclusion of any part of the episode in another work, whether in printed or electronic or another form or inclusion of any part of the episode on another resource by embedding, framing or otherwise without the express permission of the creator is prohibited. While we have made every attempt to ensure that the information contained on the podcast is correct, the creator is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information. All information on the podcast is provided “as is”, with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied. In no event will the creator be liable to you or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information on the podcast, or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Information on the podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide any type of professional advice. Please seek professional assistance should you require it.

08 - Maximum CJIS (MaxCJIS)

Are you using CJIS to the "max" at your organization? What can you do to enhance mission success with CJIS? Learn more about what I'm coining as "MaxCJIS" to help your organization become more effective! Read the MaxCJIS newsletter article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/maximum-cjis-how-unlock-harness-full-power-mission-success-alan-peto-ewqkc Subscribe to the CJIS Insights Newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/alan-s-cjis-insights-7093089603078811648/ * This episode was prepared or accomplished in my personal capacity. The opinions expressed in this episode are my own and are not intended to reflect any view of my employer. No legal, professional, or official advice is being provided. No endorsement or promotion of any company or service is being offered. For educational and entertainment purposes only. Refer to appropriate professional(s) before taking any action or implementing any solution. You may not copy any part of the episode. Inclusion of any part of the episode in another work, whether in printed or electronic or another form or inclusion of any part of the episode on another resource by embedding, framing or otherwise without the express permission of the creator is prohibited. While we have made every attempt to ensure that the information contained on the podcast is correct, the creator is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information. All information on the podcast is provided “as is”, with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied. In no event will the creator be liable to you or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information on the podcast, or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Information on the podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide any type of professional advice. Please seek professional assistance should you require it.