The men & women of ATF Los Angeles are committed to reducing violent crime in our communities from San Luis Obispo to the Mexican border and into Yuma, AZ.
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
Man sentenced to 20 yrs in prison for hiring a hitman to kill two men – his former lawyer & a long-time litigation opponent – and for hiring someone to burn down a North Hollywood apartment complex he owned to force its low-income residents to leave.
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 .
#ATF
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.
The captain of the Conception dive boat - that caught fire and sank near Santa Cruz Island on Labor Day in 2019, resulting in the deaths of 33 passengers and 1 crew member – was sentenced today to 4 yrs in prison.
@USAO_LosAngeles
@FBILosAngeles
@USCG
ATF’s 3-day National Odor Recognition Training finishes today for 30 SoCal K9 teams. The program included explosives lectures, explosives recognition exercises & HME imprinting. A single-blind odor recognition test must be passed to receive official certification.
#WorkingDogs
The area of origin of the Oceanside pier fire was at the NW corner at the end of the pier. Preliminary investigation indicates it was accidental. No evidence of an intentional or an incendiary act. The full investigation continues w/
@Oceanside_Fire
.
ATF has completed 3 of 4 volumes of the National Firearms Commerce & Trafficking Assessment. Independent, unbiased academic researchers help analyze data, conduct trend analysis & produce findings and recommendations. Read the NFCTA at .
#StopGunTrafficking
After 12 weeks of imprinting & hard training, eight K-9s graduated from the ATF Accelerant Detection Course at the ATF National Canine Academy on April 26. These K-9s and handlers form powerful investigative teams. Learn more at .
#TrustYourDog
#ATFK9
#TakeBackDay
collection sites are NOW OPEN nationwide! Help keep your community safe by cleaning out your medicine cabinet and taking back unneeded meds for safe disposal! Find a collection site near you.
#Breaking
@LosAngelesATF
will take the lead in determining cause & origin of the Oceanside Pier Fire while working w/
@Oceanside_Fire
. ATF Certified Fire Investigators are special agents w/highly specialized training in investigating fire incidents. More
#TakeBackDay
is a free event for communities nationwide to properly dispose of old and unneeded medications safely and anonymously. on Saturday, April 27, from 10 am - 2 pm bring those old and unneeded medications to a collection site near you: 💊💊💊💊
Happy Thank you Thursday! Today, let's recognize the spirit of gratitude and give appreciation to the law enforcement & the public safety officers who selflessly serve to make our communities safer. Wishing you all a peaceful day filled with thankfulness!
#ThankYouThursday
Calling all
@CalStateLA
students! Join us today 2 pm, Hertzberg-Davis Forensic Science Center, Rm 242, for an informational meeting on becoming an ATF special agent & other career opportunites. We will have personnel who can answer questions one-on-one.
#Careers
#Hiring
An ATF Special Agent Certified Fire Investigator extinguishes a burn cell at ATF’s Fire Essentials Course for state fire investigators.
#DYK
ATF is the federal agency responsible for enforcing the criminal federal laws pertaining to arson. More about CFIs
National Prescription Drug
#TakeBackDay
–happening Saturday, April 27, 10am-2pm. Get information and find a collection site near you:
💊💊💊 Learn more 💊💊
Today, the Justice Department Dedicated the “Faces of Gun Violence” Exhibit at
@ATFHQ
’s Inaugural Gun Violence Survivors’ Summit.
Read the Attorney General's full remarks:
@ATFHQ
"Just two weeks ago, we issued one of the most significant gun regulations in decades, to expand background checks and curb unlicensed firearms dealing. That regulation closes the so-called gun-show loophole." - AG Garland