Official account for ATF’s Detroit Field Division, responsible for ATF criminal enforcement and industry regulatory activities in the State of Michigan.
Last night, ATF Director Steven Dettelbach attended and read names at the 36th Annual Candlelight Vigil, an event honoring law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty. 282 names were added to the
@NLEOMF
Memorial. Watch at
#PoliceWeek2024
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed annually in May to celebrate the legacies and triumphs of AANHPI communities. Learn about the AANHPI employees of ATF at .
#WeAreATF
#AANHPIHM
In the NFCTA, ATF investigations revealed that Privately Made Firearms are an emerging type of firearm being trafficked, increasing 107% from 2017 to 2021. Handguns and rifles accounted for about 75% of all trafficked firearms. More at .
#StopGunTrafficking
May is
#MilitaryAppreciationMonth
and we salute all U.S. military members and thank you for your service! ATF has a strong commitment to hiring veterans. With about 1,400 in our agency, we're proud to support those who served.
#ATFJobs
Last month, ATF published NFCTA Vol. 3: Firearms Trafficking Investigations; announced the 'Engaged in the Business' Final Rule; launched a new CGIC in Chicago; & hosted its inaugural Gun Violence Survivors' Summit, honoring the lives lost to gun violence.
May 5-11 is Arson Awareness Week and this year’s theme is Protecting Houses of Worship – Fire as a Weapon.
@usfire
is hosting a webinar to support this year’s theme on Monday, May 6 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Register at .
#ATF
On International Firefighters Day, we honor firefighters worldwide who risk their lives to ensure the safety of our communities. ATF supports firefighters by providing on-scene support and remote technical assistance for investigations. Learn more at .
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Per the NFL One Pass App. "The NFL Draft has reached maximum capacity and will not reopen today. Draft Day 2 opens at 12pm tomorrow." Enjoy tonight's festivities. Stay Safe!
ATF K9s and their Special Agent handlers report for duty at the
#NFLDraft
SA canine handlers work with highly trained canines to detect shell casings, improvised and homemade explosive devices, explosive materials, and firearms.
#WeAreATF
@ATFDetroit
canines Bonny and Willow demonstrate for local affiliate Fox 2 News how they and 6 other ATF canines will be keeping the community safe during the
#NFLDraft
We are all excited for the NFL Draft, and we want you to make the right choice!
This is a family friendly, WEAPONS FREE ZONE event. Let’s have fun, and be safe Detroit! ⏱️🏈
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 .
#WeAreATF
Dontrell Nance, 25, pled guilty to kidnapping and brandishing a firearm during the Benton Harbor Dunham's Sporting Goods store robbery where over 120+ firearms were stolen. PR: