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The National Center for Explosives Training and Research consolidates ATF’s key explosives, fire, K-9 and national response operations. NCETR consists of the Explosives Enforcement and Training Division, the Explosives Research and Development Division, and the Fire Investigation and Arson Enforcement Division, all located in Huntsville, Alabama, at Redstone Arsenal, and the National Canine Division in Front Royal, Virginia. ATF is the only U.S. government agency with fire and arson investigation as part of its core mission, and the programs that support that mission are within NCETR. The main NCETR facility and explosives ranges make this center an extremely unique resource in the fight against explosives-related violent crime and counter-improvised explosives device effort. NCETR provides exceptional life-saving advanced explosives and arson training for our nation’s explosives handlers, bomb technicians, criminal investigators, and military explosives ordnance disposal operators. NCETR also oversees the National Response Teams, which respond to major bombings, explosions, and IED incidents, as well as major fire and arson incidents requiring resources beyond the capabilities of local and state partners. The Explosives Research and Development Division works to improve the safety and security of explosive storage, the safe disposal of explosives, and the investigation of explosive incidents. The ERDD supports ATF’s Office of Field Operations by researching and evaluating methods to prevent the criminal misuse of explosives and improvised explosive devices. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eag6mrxe. #WeAreATF

ATF offers eTrace, a free, web-based application used to trace the purchase and/or use history of firearms used in violent crimes, to law enforcement in both English and Spanish. eTrace is key in generating investigative leads to help solve violent crimes across the country. Law enforcement agencies can sign up for a free account easily. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eWCxKh5u. #CrimeGunIntel

The ATF’s International Affairs Division is at the forefront of combating transnational criminal organizations to protect the public from firearm violence. With 13 offices in eight countries and a new location opening soon in Calgary, Canada, we’re actively engaged in international outreach and training. Our dedicated team of experts collaborates with law enforcement agencies worldwide to tackle international crime. Learn more about this diverse division at https://lnkd.in/gQQqhuNQ. #WeAreATF

ATF Director Steve Dettelbach sat down with Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, during Police Week, to talk about ATF and law enforcement partnerships, #CrimeGunIntel, and how ATF identifies trigger pullers by connecting cases using #NIBIN and eTrace. Watch the interview at https://lnkd.in/eSXNmvJx or listen to the podcast at https://lnkd.in/eFbU2cTP. #WeAreATF

Last month across ATF: the Attorney General joined ATF Director Dettelbach to announce our newest Crime Gun Intelligence Center in Cleveland; ATF’s National Canine Division graduated seven highly skilled #ExplosivesDetectionK9s in Front Royal, VA; we hosted a #CrimeGunIntel forum for dozens of Police Chiefs; we continued our partnership with NSSF and the #DontLieForTheOtherGuy campaign; and across the country, ATF investigations helped get violent criminals off our streets. See more at www.atf.gov/news.

Today, #ATF celebrates our 52nd birthday. Since 1972, we've worked to combat organized crime, especially crimes involving firearms, and supported our partners across the Nation and worldwide to keep communities safe and hold violent offenders accountable. Learn more about our history at https://lnkd.in/e3mz_YZ3. #WeAreATF

ATF's internship programs offer students and recent graduates the chance to work alongside top-notch law enforcement professionals, learning valuable skills while gaining real-world experience. Opportunities exist in forensic science, law and other specialties also. Locations can vary as openings exist at many of our 25 field divisions across the country. Don't miss out on an amazing opportunity! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/giw5qiny. #ATFJobs

Emergency Support Function (ESF) #13 was activated June 20, 2024, to provide force protection for the ESF #9 US&R Teams responding to the South Fork and Salt Wildfires in New Mexico. ESF #13 is the federal law enforcement response to any disaster requiring a FEMA response. ATF is the lead coordinator of ESF #13 on behalf of the Department of Justice. As of June 26, 25,000 acres have been burned between the two wildfires in Lincoln and Otero Counties. 1,009 structures/residences have been destroyed and approximately 11,000 residences/structures remain threatened. ESF #13 last activated in August 2023 for the Maui fires in Hawaii. #ATF

ATF graduated its most recent class of furry crime fighting partners at the National Canine Division in Front Royal, Virginia, June 21, 2024. Seven labs, two golden and five black, achieved the highest success by graduating from the elite Search Enhanced Evidence K-9 (S.E.E.K.) course and join the exclusive club of K-9s who can detect up to 19,000 explosive compounds and work off leash. The course is a 24-week program. The first phase includes obedience training and explosives detection. The K-9s meet their handlers in the second phase and the pair become a team honing their combined tactical skills, while finishing the training together. These K-9s will be assigned to a field division with their Special Agent handler and live with their handler’s family. Many families flew or drove in for the graduation ceremony and to welcome their newest member. Learn more about ATF’s S.E.E.K. program at https://lnkd.in/gRJrURaC. #TrustYourDog #ATFK9 #ExplosivesDetectionK9

ATF has numerous STEM careers, including forensic biologists, who use cutting-edge technology to collect and analyze evidence from crime scenes to help solve violent crimes involving firearms, explosives or arson. The work includes identification and analysis of fire debris and explosives, firearm and tool mark examination, trace evidence analysis, fingerprint examination, DNA analysis, crime scene assistance, and other support activities critical to ATF's mission. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eKKAKczA. #ATFJobs