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5 of 6 Alabama Law Enforcement Officers Fatally Shot in 2019 Were Killed with Stolen Guns, ATF Says
Five of the six Alabama law enforcement officers fatally shot in 2019 were killed with stolen guns, the ATF said after tracing each murder weapon.
ATF K-9 Killed During Shootout at El Paso Home
A Border Patrol K-9 was killed during a shootout that occurred as agents tried to execute a search warrant at a home in El Paso.
Reputed Gang Member Sentenced to Nearly 17 Years for Shooting ATF Agent in Face
A reputed gang member who shot an ATF agent in the face in Chicago last year was sentenced to nearly 17 years in prison Wednesday.
ATF’s Scott Sweetow Retires as Acting Director of the Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Scott Sweetow, the acting director of the Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center (TEDAC), retired Saturday after more than 29 years as a special agent with ATF. Sweetow says he plans to run a private consulting firm based in Alabama specializing in explosives related counterterrorism and helping multinational companies identify terrorism indicators…
Black ATF Agent Settles Lawsuit Involving Supervisor with Nazi Tattoo
A black ATF supervisor will receive $450,000 to settle a lawsuit that claims the agency discriminated against her after she launched complaints about another supervisor with a Nazi-themed tattoo.
Justice Department Launches Plan to Crack Down on Gun Violence
The Justice Department unveiled a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing gun violence and enforcing federal firearm laws.
ATF Loses Agents And Resources As Gun Deaths, Mass Shootings Rise
As law enforcement struggles with how to handle the proliferation of mass shootings in the U.S., the agency tasked with enforcing gun laws is underfunded and without a leader.