SEARCH is pleased to announce the appointment of Utah Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Identification Director Marcus Yockey to the SEARCH Membership Group.
Director Yockey is responsible for the management, oversight, and operation of the Criminal Justice Information Services to include Automated Fingerprint Identification Services (AFIS), Non-Criminal Justice Information Services (NCJIS), the Computerized Criminal History (CCH) record system, Expungements, Sex Offender Registry, Firearm Permits, and Utah Crime Statistics.
Previously, Director Yockey served as an Assistant Attorney General as the General Counsel at Utah Department of Public Safety. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Criminal History at Salt Lake Community College.
His appointment to the SEARCH Membership Group by Governor Spencer Cox was effective December 15, 2025.
Director Yockey continues the long tradition of Utah members of SEARCH replacing Jason Ricks.
SEARCH Members and Staff welcome and congratulate Director Yockey on his appointment.
