Homogenization (chemistry) Homogenization or homogenisation is any of several processes used to make a mixture of two mutually non-soluble liquids the same throughout. This is achieved by turning one of the liquids into a state consisting of extremely small particles distributed uniformly throughout the other liquid.
The FBI is led by a Director, who is appointed by the U.S. President and confirmed by the Senate for a term not to exceed 10 years. The current Director is James B. Comey. You can find information on all Directors who have served the FBI on our History website.
He does have the power to order a federal investigation of just about anyone, for just about anything, so there are considerably powers that local police do not have. J.Edgar Hoover, the first director of the FBI, held the post for 48 years, from 1924 to his death in 1972.