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What does the ATF do?
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is the federal agency primarily responsible for administering and enforcing the criminal and regulatory provisions of the federal laws pertaining to destructive devices (bombs), explosives, and arson.
Why would the ATF be looking for me?
Several criteria are considered before choosing subjects for the ATF Most Wanted list. Seriousness of the crime committed. Past criminal record of the defendant. Potential for the defendant to be a dangerous menace to society, based on the current or past charge.
Where is the ATF academy?
Glynco, Georgia
ATF’s National Academy provides next-generation level training and education programs for ATF’s special agents and industry operations investigators (IOIs) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia.
What is the job description of an ATF agent?
The career of an ATF special agent is unique and one of the most challenging in federal law enforcement. ATF’s highly trained agents are responsible for investigating violations of federal laws relating to firearms, explosives, arson, and alcohol and tobacco diversion.
What does ATF do for the community?
ATF provides continuing education on firearms, forensics and arson and explosives for local, state and federal law enforcement officers, investigators and other officials. Meet the outstanding employees who carry out ATF’s mission every day. Spend a day following Special Agent Misty Waytes, ATF’s first black female firearms instructor.
How long does it take to become a special agent at ATF?
Special agents are subject to reassignment to any ATF office in the United States or overseas. As of fiscal year 2020, there are 2,597 special agents currently working at ATF. Investigation of criminal acts relating to arson, alcohol, explosives, firearms and tobacco The entire process can take 12 months or longer from start to finish.
What does a forensic accountant do in the FBI?
Forensic Accountants in the FBI tackle complex challenges with every assignment. They work hand-in-hand with Special Agents to keep America safe by tracing and linking funding sources to criminal activity and national security matters.