GBI Promotes Melanie Harris to Criminal Justice Compliance Supervisor

ATLANTA, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has announced the promotion of Melanie Harris to Criminal Justice Compliance Supervisor within the Georgia Crime Information Center.

Harris brings more than two decades of criminal justice experience to her new leadership role, where she will oversee personnel in the Georgia Crime Information Center’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Compliance Program.

“Melanie Harris is a seasoned professional with over two decades of service in criminal justice,” GBI Director Chris Hosey said. “Her extensive experience, exceptional expertise in CJIS compliance and NICS, and unwavering commitment to public safety have made Melanie an invaluable asset to the GBI. I am confident that she will continue to excel in her new role as Criminal Justice Compliance Supervisor.”

As part of her new responsibilities, Harris will continue conducting audits while supervising the agency’s CJIS Compliance Program. She will oversee the completion of all required triennial audits, recommend CJIS network compliance policies and procedures, and help ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

Georgia Crime Information Center Division Director Rhonda Westbrook said Harris has played a key role in strengthening criminal justice partnerships throughout the state.

“As the subject matter expert for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Indices, Melanie is a vital member of GCIC,” Westbrook said. “Her extensive and diverse criminal justice experience, and her contributions to compliance, training, and criminal justice collaboration have strengthened agencies across the state. This promotion reflects both her exceptional qualifications and the respect she has earned among her colleagues and partners.”