The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is a law enforcement agency in the United States’ Department of Justice. Accordingly, the bureau’s primary mission is to safeguard the public from the most violent criminals and organized criminal enterprises through the enforcement of the United States federal firearms laws. In furtherance of this responsibility, ATF provides management and oversight for the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) network, a national database of interconnected automated ballistics imaging system terminals. While NIBIN has been in existence since 2003, the program being assessed was consequently established and formalized in 2014. Using NIBIN machines, tool mark evidence …show more content…
The primary activities and components for the NIBIN program consist of Comprehensive Collection, Timely Turnaround , Follow-Up, Feedback Loop, and Training. Effective program strategies are paramount for the successful use of resources and activities. Historically, the NIBIN program has primarily focused on the technical aspect of laboratory functions. In the current logic model; however, ATF has implemented the use of the NIBIN system and resources as an investigative lead tool. Accordingly, the emphasis is placed to identify “Trigger Pullers.” While the scientific process is very relevant for the introduction of evidence pursuant to criminal prosecution, this methodology is time consuming. The NIBIN Executive Board is a representation from the law enforcement agencies that are key stakeholders in the NIBIN program. As such, members of the executive team meet to review performance, operational policies, and set strategic goals. Therefore, the leadership board is instrumental in providing oversight as to the overall success of the program. The staffing model consists of a Group Supervisor to oversee overall NIBIN operations. The NIBIN Contractor facilitates NIBIN entries, triages unconfirmed and confirmed NIBIN hits, tracks success, and provides training. ATF Industry Operations Investigators are utilized to assist with Crime Gun tracing and identify high risk Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL’s). ATF Special Agents and Task Force Officers conduct criminal
involved in an offense, for 46 different Group A offenses and 11 different Group B offenses”(2). Even though the NIBRS had more details, and came as a way to solve the problems that the UCR had, the NIBRS still has its fair share of problems leading us to be cautious about this method.
Gun registration is a prevalent and serious issue in both the United States and Canada. Numerous attempts have been made to control the ownership and use of guns in both nations with very little results. In 1995 Canada passed a strict-gun control law partially in reaction to a 1989 shooting at Montreal’s Ecole Polytechnique with a semiautomatic rifle. The long-gun registry introduced in 1995 was estimated to be a certain cost but this was a great undervaluation of the expense of the registry system. Electronic Data Systems and U.K.-based SHL Systemhouse worked to create this gun registration system that eventually needed to be brought to a halt. There are numerous elements of project management that need to be executed correctly in order to successfully complete a project. In the case of Canada’s gun registration system the project failed due to inadequate management of the project scope, the planning of the process, and risk management.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is a United States federal agency, but more specifically a specialized law enforcement and regulatory organization within the United States Department of Justice. The ATF has had a very dynamic history changing its name and duties many times. It was originally part of the United States Department of the Treasury. It was formed in 1886 as the "Revenue Laboratory" within the Treasury Department 's Bureau of Internal Revenue. Following its formation, the ATF changed its name to encompass its responsibilities, ending finally as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives after President George W. Bush signed the Homeland Security Act of 2002 in regards to the 9/11
On October 14, 2012, ATF Public Information Officer Alexandria Corneiro and ATF Special Agent Whitney Hameth, came to speak to our class about The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, also known as ATF. They began by introducing themselves and explaining to us the geographical area in which ATF is responsible for. As of right now their field office is in Dublin Ca.; however, they are responsible for ATF field offices in all Northern California, as well as, Nevada. The main ATF Headquarters is in Washington, DC., and there are field offices stationed throughout the United States. ATF trains and employ special agents to investigate violations of Federal Law involving alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives and arson. This profession commands a certain type of individual; therefoe, one must be in outstanding mental and physical shape; in addition, train rigorously, to, operate in stressful situations.
Objective of this paper is to discuss where the following agencies lie in the administrative structure of the federal government:
Health Care is not just of concern to the private sector. Health Care reaches into the prison system as well. Federal and state laws have been created to ensure that the prison system provides health care through the medical facilities available. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is the government agency that regulates the health care that is given to federal inmates in the United States. The BOP licenses’, certifies, accredits, and runs the background checks necessary to obtain employment.
Tashanna N Garcia is currently enrolled in the Masters of Criminal Justice, with a concentration in Forensic Science, program at Saint Leo University. Tashanna comes from a military background where she served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. Her military training was essential to her transition into law enforcement, where she spent the last ten years working for two police departments as a patrol officer and then for the Alabama Department of Public Safety as a Traffic Homicide Investigator for the State Troopers. Tashanna hopes to return to the law enforcement field in an administrative capacity and has a passion for forensic disciplines. Correspondence concerning this paper should be addressed to Tashanna N Garcia,
In all of the United States, and maybe all of the world, there is no greater forensic team. Solving seemingly impossible cases, and cases that are not as they seem, the team baffles other leading labs and stuns juries. There is no case that is too difficult for this extraordinary team to solve, no challenge too great.
National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN), is the one that if you own a gun they know about you. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives(ATD) states, "Since the 1990s, ATF has worked with our law enforcement partners to place the capabilities of the NIBIN Network where it can help incarcerate armed violent offenders plaguing our communities." They have been around since about the 1990s and are maintained by the ATF. Before the ATD uploads anything up to the NIBIN database the firearms have to be examined
Guns and Crime, 2012 Formed in 2006, Mayors Against Illegal Guns is a coalition of over 550 mayors who support reforms to fight illegal gun trafficking and gun violence in the United States, while still respecting the Second Amendment. The background check system designed by Congress in 1993 to prohibit dangerous people from purchasing guns is not working effectively. But with the enforcement of critical new regulations, the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) could be an effective tool in preventing gun violence. One such regulation would require the names of all people known to be dangerous or criminal be registered in the NICS database, and those
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is the largest and pri- mary investigative arm of the U.S. DHS.46 ICE is responsible for identifying and inves- tigating weaknesses within the nation’s borders, developing intelligence concerning threats, removing foreign nationals, and enforcing over 400 federal statutes. The agency was formed in 2003 as part of the Homeland Security Act and is the result of a merger of several federal agencies, including the Customs Service, Immigration and Natural- ization, and the Federal Protective Service. ICE has approximately 15,000 employees in 400 offices in the United States and 50 offices around the world.47 The ICE agency plays a pivotal role in enforcing Internet-related crimes because
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives is an agency that tries to defend people from the dangers of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. The Bureau attempts to stop the dangers of guns by stopping gun traffickers and enforces firearm laws. To make sure that alcohol and tobacco aren’t found in the wrong hands the Bureau works hard to manage Alcohol and Tobacco Industries and closely watches how they are manufactured and imported. The Bureau’s final role is making sure the explosives aren’t misused and promptly teaches industries how they should and shouldn’t be used. The current head of the agency is Deputy Director Thomas E. Brandon. As the head of the Bureau, he is in charge making sure the laws of his agency are
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Background checks are another way to control the flow of guns in the United States. Background check can be harmful or helpful. The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993 mandates such checks. In November 1998, the FBI unveiled the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Using this electronic system, federally licensed gun dealers can perform and instant background check on anyone trying to purchase a firearm. The dealer completes a document called a Firearms Transaction Record. It includes Information about the buyer and the gun. The dealer submits this document to NICS, which informs the dealer of the buyer’s status within minutes. Since NICS began, it has stopped more than seven hundred thousand gun
Have you ever wondered who helped keep our country safe? It is the Federal Bureau Investigation. Federal Bureau Investigation, is also known as the FBI. The FBI is an investigating team. The FBI has history, investigating, and has numerous facts.