Licensed Private Detective Agency — State of Maryland  |  📞 410-984-9446

Management Team

Led by decades of law enforcement and investigative expertise.

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Howard Ferguson

President, Owner & Chief Investigator

Retired Police Captain

Howard founded The Surveillance Group, Inc. in 2003 after retiring as a Police Captain with the Howard County Police Department, where he served for more than 35 years. His leadership roles included Commander of the Patrol Bureau, Commander of the Criminal Investigation Bureau, Commander of Internal Affairs, and Watch Commander.

He supervised major crime investigations, coordinated with federal and state agencies, and oversaw hiring, training, and operational enforcement throughout his distinguished career.

Professional Accomplishments

  • Solved hundreds of cases since founding TSG in 2003
  • Served thousands of subpoenas and writs
  • Retrieved evidence contributing to hundreds of thousands of dollars in civil litigation wins
  • Located hundreds of individuals with previously unknown addresses
  • Federal government consulting experience
  • Real estate investment background
  • Restaurant ownership and site location work

Law Enforcement Leadership

  • Commander, Patrol Bureau
  • Commander, Criminal Investigation Bureau
  • Commander, Internal Affairs
  • Watch Commander — Howard County Police Dept.
  • 35+ Years Total Service

Education & Training

  • MBA — University of Maryland at Frostburg
  • FBI Training
  • U.S. Park Police Training
  • Maryland State Police
  • Maryland Police Commission
  • Southern Police Institute
  • Frances Glessner Lee Homicide Seminar

🎖️ Military Service

U.S. Army Veteran
101st Airborne Division

Community Involvement

  • Grassroots Board of Directors
  • Maryland Chiefs of Police Association for Private Security
  • American Legion Sykesville Post
  • Freedom District Optimist Club

Work With an Expert You Can Trust

Free consultation — all matters handled with complete confidentiality.