ICYMI: ATF was honored to host DAG Monaco for this very important conversation about protecting communities from machinegun conversion devices. Her leadership and support are crucial in ATF’s fight against gun crime.
ATF hosted leaders from
@TheJusticeDept
, law enforcement, academia, & the additive manufacturing industry at HQ today for a discussion on combating the proliferation of machinegun conversion devices in communities across the country. Call 1-888-ATF-TIPS (283-8477) to report MCDs.
Watch Live Today at 9 a.m. ET: Justice Department to Host a Convening with the Additive Manufacturing Industry and Others on Combating the Production of Unlawful Machinegun Conversion Devices
Our sympathies go out to
@Chicago_Police
and the family and friends of Patrolman James Crowley, who succumbed to injuries received Sept. 4, 1987 when a drunk driver struck his patrol car. He served with the department for one year.
#LODD
#EOW
@ATF_Chicago
Join us September 11 at Noon for an important discussion on stopping the flow of illegal guns in
#Chicago
- 2nd program in our 3-part series on reducing gun crime in Chicago. Register ⬇️
#GunViolencePrevention
#EndGunViolenceCHI
DEA Chicago Special Agent in Charge Sheila Lyons encourages all Illinois high school educators and administrators to take advantage of the free fentanyl awareness educational resources available on , , and .
More than 1 million firearms were stolen from private citizens between 2017 and 2021. Locking your car or house doors is not enough. Safe gun storage is a critical part of gun ownership and could save a life. More at .
#SafeGunStorage
By educating the public on secure gun storage, we can reduce gun violence and create a safer environment for our children and families as we embark on a new school year.
This SMART Week, join me in spreading the word, and get involved by texting SMART to 644-33!
#BeSMART
On Women's Equality Day, we honor Jo Ann Kocher, the first female ATF Special Agent, who paved the way for future generations. ATF is committed to the 30x30 Initiative to advance women in law enforcement. Watch Special Agent Kocher's story at .
#SheIsATF
The Illinois State Police mourns with the Alton Police Department the loss of K9 Officer Odin, a recent graduate of the Illinois State Police Academy, Canine Class
#89
. K9 Officer Odin was shot and killed during an apprehension attempt of a shooting suspect. K9 Officer Odin
ATF K-9 teams and Certified Explosives Specialists are providing support to the multi-interagency security effort in Chicago this week for the DNC. ATF's SRT is also present to provide emergency response capabilities as needed. Learn more at
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