By Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
The ATF is considering sending agents to Chicago on permanent assignments to help curtain the deadly crime surge.
The agency is beginning to develop a strategy to help Chicago, said David Coulson, an ATF senior agent in the Chicago field office, the USA Today reports.
“ATF is exploring various options as we are committed to furthering law enforcement efforts in Chicago,” Coulson said. “One of those options is to send additional agents to Chicago on permanent transfers.” No plans have been finalized yet.
The comments follow Trump’s pledge to bring in federal assistance to help Chicago attack surge in violent crimes.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel responded that he welcomes the ATF, DEA and FBI, but he said Trump has not talked to him personally about more federal resources.
