Mr. Ederheimer has served as Deputy Director of the Federal Protective Service at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security since 2017.  The Federal Protective Service (FPS) is a federal law enforcement agency that is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  FPS is charged with the safety, security, and protection of more than 1.4 million federal employees and visitors at more than 9,000 federal workplaces in every state and territory.

As a Deputy Director of the FPS, Mr. Ederheimer serves on the senior leadership team responsible for the strategic management of the agency. Specific portfolio includes leading the Training and Professional Development Directorate (TPD) and the Policy, Communications, and Engagement Directorate (PCE).

TPD responsibilities encompass the agency’s training and professional development operations that include the FPS National Training Academy at FLETC-Glynco GA, the FPS Specialized Training Center in Alexandria VA, and the FPS K-9 explosive detection training at Lackland AFB TX (co-located with TSA). Responsible for developing and implementing FPS’ pandemic response, HAZMAT, Public Order, Computer-based and Virtual, active shooter, K9 explosive detection, physical security, special agent (1811), intelligence, in-service, and new-hire training. Developed and implemented the agency’s Career Ladder Progression Office, as well as a newly established Office of Recruiting. Responsible for procuring the agency’s weapons and specialized equipment.

PCE responsibilities include the agency’s Congressional Affairs, Communications (including press office), Intergovernmental, Policy & Strategic Planning, Privacy, and FOIA components. Responsible for the Agency’s Presidential Transition Office.

Mr. Ederheimer previously served in senior positions at the U.S. Department of Justice.  He worked at the DOJ Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) where he served as Principal Deputy Director and was designated by the Attorney General as Acting Director. In these roles he was tasked with ensuring the Department of Justice’s priorities were achieved through the management of an active portfolio of nearly $3 Billion. The COPS Office is the federal agency in the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for supporting local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies in all 50 States and U.S. Territories.

Mr. Ederheimer also served as the Senior Law Enforcement Advisor at the Office of Tribal Justice at the U.S. Department of Justice where he provided expert advice, guidance, and assistance on comprehensive law enforcement matters, including broad tribal, national, and international subjects and local policing issues and trends. Mr. Ederheimer created the Indian Country Federal Law Enforcement Coordination Group that brought together all of the Federal Law Enforcement agencies that had responsibility in Indian Country to enhance coordination.

He also served as the inaugural Senior Law Enforcement Advisor to the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet), where he stood up its law enforcement portfolio.  FirstNet was created in response to 9/11 to develop, build, and operate the country’s first nationwide broadband network dedicated to public safety. 

Prior to joining the Federal government, Mr. Ederheimer spent 22 years with the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington D.C., rising to the rank of Assistant Chief.  While there he designed and implemented numerous complex training and community policing programs, several of which evolved into national models.

Mr. Ederheimer has served on several boards including the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, National Law Enforcement Museum, International Law Enforcement Forum, and the District of Columbia Police Standards and Training Board. 

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Justice from American University, and a master’s degree in Management and Leadership from Johns Hopkins University.