Our deepest sympathies are with NCAdultCorrection and the family and friends of Investigator Samuel Poloche, who was shot and killed while assisting U.S. Marshals Service in serving a warrant. He is survived by his wife and two children. #LODD #EOW ATF Charlotte

Our sympathies are with U.S. Marshals Service CMPD News, the family, and friends of the US Marshal and Police Officers who were fatally shot yesterday, and those recovering. They made the ultimate sacrifice. We extend our condolences, prayers, and support. Rest in Peace.

ATF's labor-intensive investigations are increasingly intelligence driven, utilizing all available tools to stop the diversion of firearms into illegal markets, where they are often used for criminal purposes. Learn more at atf.gov/resource-cente… #StopGunTrafficking

Virginia Man Convicted of Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl by Federal Jury. NJ US Attorney ATF Newark Trenton Ocean County Prosecutor's Office investigated. More details at atf.gov/news/pr/virgin…

ATF’s Special Response Teams are elite tactical groups that rapidly respond to high-risk LE operations & conduct criminal investigations. ATF Special Agents serve on SRTs as tactical operators, crisis negotiators, medics & K-9 handlers. More at atf.gov/about-atf/spec… #WeAreATF

ATF thanks all of our administrative professionals for your support, skills, dedication, daily contributions to fulfilling our mission, and assistance in combatting violent crime and keeping our communities safe. Thank you!! #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay

Watch Live Today at 9:00 a.m. ET: Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco to Deliver Remarks at the ATF HQ Survivors of Gun Violence Summit justice.gov/live

Congratulations to U.S. Coast Guard Zeita Merchant, who served as the commander of Sector New York, & received a historic promotion today, becoming the 1st Black female admiral in the Coast Guard’s 233-year history. ATF Newark gives thanks for our partnership. It’s been an honor

On #EarthDay , we reiterate our commitment to designing environmentally safe facilities. ATF's Fire Research Lab has an extensive fire safety suppression system that cleans exhaust air before releasing it, eliminating polluting the air. More at atf.gov/laboratories/f… #WeAreATF

Essex County Man Admits Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Firearms Charges. Multiple kilos of Fentanyl, Cocaine, and firearms were seized. Great collaboration with NJ US Attorney ATF Newark DEANewJersey
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#DYK ? Of the gun traffickers identified in the NFCTA Vol. 3, 27% were convicted felons, almost 20% were drug users, and about 17% were known gang members or associates, but 37% had no known criminal activity. Read more at atf.gov/firearms/natio…. #StopGunTrafficking

Thousands of guns are reported lost or stolen each year, mostly from cars and homes. An owner’s ability to identify their firearms is central to law enforcement’s ability to investigate crimes and losses. Download a free firearms record at atf.gov/firearms/docs/…
#SafeGunStorage

Gang Member Admits Racketeering Charge-Great work & OCDETF case NJ US Attorney ATF Newark DEANewJersey IRS Criminal Investigation thanks U.S. Marshals Service Dept. Public Safety Essex County Prosecutor's Office Bloomfield Police Department Essex County Sheriff's Department City of East Orange Elizabeth NJ Police Edison Police Department NJSP - New Jersey State Police Union County Prosecutor's Office SPOTSWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT NC SBI atf.gov/news/pr/gang-m…

Today U.S. Department of Justice and ATF announced the opening of the ATF Chicago Crime Gun Intelligence Center, which brings together 13 federal, state and local law enforcement agencies focusing on real-time #CrimeGunIntel to reduce violent gun crime in Chicago. atf.gov/news/pr/deputy…

Last week, Raven’s Challenge continued touring around the country stopping at Fort Walker. This national & international explosives training event tackles emerging threats facing our military & public safety bomb squads. Learn more at
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ATF Newark K9 Sunny and ATF NY K9 Jet joined other ATF, state, local, and federal explosive detection K9 teams in performing protective sweeps at the Boston Marathon. Proud of all today’s runners, supporters, event staff, and being able to assist in a fun & safe #BostonMarathon

Help us stop gun violence before it's too late! If you know of someone using a firearm in crimes or supplying guns to felons or other prohibited persons, call 1-888-ATF-TIPS (283-8477) or go to atf.gov/atf-tips. Your silence may cost someone their life. #ATFTips

In the NFCTA, ATF investigations revealed a variety of channels for the illegal diversions from lawful firearm commerce. The largest were unlicensed dealers & straw purchasers, followed by stolen guns, online marketplaces & social media platforms. More at atf.gov/firearms/natio…

#DYK ? ATF investigations reveal that unlicensed dealing by private individuals accounts for almost 41%, while straw purchasing from FFLs makes up nearly 40% of all firearm trafficking channels. Read more in the NFCTA Vol. Three at atf.gov/firearms/natio… #StopGunTrafficking

Happy #NationalRoboticsWeek ! #DYK that ATF bomb technicians rely on robotics to support investigations & training exercises like Raven's Challenge? #STEM is unlocking endless possibilities in the world of robotics. More at atf.gov/careers/forens… & atf.gov/careers/agent-… #ATF