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Today is National STEM Day! This unofficial holiday celebrates the exploration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education in the U.S. ATF offers various career opportunities and internships in STEM fields. Learn more at atf.gov/careers. #ATF50 #WeAreATF
National STEM Day featuring photos of ATF forensic scientists and the Fire Research Laboratory.
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Our sympathies are with the Calvert Volunteer Fire Department and the family and friends of Chief Everette Watson who died due to a medical emergency while on duty. Chief Watson served his community as a volunteer for 33 years.
@ATFNewOrleans
#LODD #LastAlarm
Rest peacefully Chief Everette Watson. Calvert Township Volunteer Fire Department, Arkansas. Last Alarm: October 27, 2022. ATF stands with our law enforcement and emergency service partners.
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@ATFHQ
We would like to extend our gratitude to Cathy Sanz as she retires from
@WIFLE
president and best of luck to Interim WIFLE President and former
@ATFPhiladelphia
SAC Sheree Mixell. ATF looks forward to our continued partnership in promoting women in law enforcement. #ATF50
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WIFLE
@WIFLE
Catherine W. Sanz retired as President of the WIFLE Foundation and Executive Director of WIFLE after ten years. She remains on the WIFLE board as the Treasurer. Read more online at wifle.org.
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Our condolences go out to Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office and the family and friends of Detention Corporal Gregory Horne Sr., who died from complications while recovering from an injury sustained during a training exercise.
@ATFCharlotte
#LODD #EOW
Rest peacefully Detention Corporal Gregory Horne Sr. Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina. EOW: September 25, 2022. ATF stands with our law enforcement and emergency service partners.
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Our condolences go out to Hopkins Fire Department and the family and friends of Assistant Chief Jimmy Scanlon who suffered a medical emergency after he responded to an apartment fire. Assistant Chief Scanlon served as a firefighter for 14 years.
@ATFStPaul
#LODD #LastAlarm
Rest peacefully Assistant Chief Jimmy Scanlon. Hopkins Fire Department, Minnesota. Last Alarm: November 2, 2022. ATF stands with our law enforcement and emergency service partners.
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@ATFHQ
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, and ATF recognizes the significant role military families and veterans have in our communities and our own ranks. Veterans and spouses are encouraged to apply for ATF jobs at atf.gov/careers/vetera. #ATF50 #WeAreATF
National Veterans and Military Families Month. Honoring those who serve and their families.
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ATF HQ hosted Citizens' Academy alums this week for tours of ATF HQ, the National Laboratory Center, the National Services Center, and the Canine Training Center. Learn more about an ATF Citizens' Academy from your local field division at atf.gov/contact/atf-fi. #ATF50 #WeAreATF
Group photo of Citizens' Academy participants outside the ATF National Services Center.
ATF employee with a K-9 who has recently started her accelerant detection training at the ATF Canine Training Center.
Citizens' Academy participants in a classroom at the ATF National Laboratory Center.
ATF Citizens' Academy participants group photo at the ATF National Laboratory Center.
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@ATFHQ
Our sympathies are with
@BaltimoreFire
and the family and friends of EMT/Firefighter Juan Wilson who suffered a medical emergency while working on a patient. He died after more than a month on life support. Firefighter Wilson served his community for 11 years. #LODD #LastAlarm
Rest peacefully EMT/Firefighter Juan Wilson, Baltimore City Fire Department, Maryland. Last Alarm: October 30, 2022. ATF stands with our law enforcement and emergency service partners.
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ATF Newark
@ATF_Newark
15 Alleged Members of a Paterson Gun Trafficking Ring Charged with Transporting Guns from South Carolina for Illegal Sale in NJ. We are proud to protect the public with great partners
@NewJerseyOAG
@NJSP
NJ DCJ. #NoBetterPartner View press conference: youtu.be/kigHH4Kvczw
NJ Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin at a podium during press conference. Other law enforcement officials to his left and right. 15 Alleged Members of a Paterson Gun Trafficking Ring Charged with Transporting Guns from South Carolina for Illegal Sale in NJ. Proud to have protected the public with great partners @NewJerseyOAG @NJSP NJ DCJ. #NoBetterPartner
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Acting Special Agent in Charge Bryan Miller at a podium during press conference. Other law enforcement officials to his left and right. 15 Alleged Members of a Paterson Gun Trafficking Ring Charged with Transporting Guns from South Carolina for Illegal Sale in NJ. Proud to have protected the public with great partners @NewJerseyOAG @NJSP NJ DCJ. #NoBetterPartner
NJ Division of Criminal Justice Chief Pearl Minato at a podium during press conference. Other law enforcement officials to her left and right. 15 Alleged Members of a Paterson Gun Trafficking Ring Charged with Transporting Guns from South Carolina for Illegal Sale in NJ. Proud to have protected the public with great partners @NewJerseyOAG @NJSP NJ DCJ. #NoBetterPartner
NJSP Superintendent Colonel Patrick Callahan at a podium during press conference. Other law enforcement officials to his left and right. 15 Alleged Members of a Paterson Gun Trafficking Ring Charged with Transporting Guns from South Carolina for Illegal Sale in NJ. Proud to have protected the public with great partners @NewJerseyOAG @NJSP NJ DCJ. #NoBetterPartner
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Attorney General Matt Platkin
@NewJerseyOAG
We took down a gun trafficking ring that flooded the city of Paterson with illegal firearms from South Carolina. Too often our communities are devastated by gun violence and we are cracking down on those who fuel it. bit.ly/3Dyztmc
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Our condolences go out to the Upper Saddle River Fire Department and the family and friends of Firefighter Alex Moss who died due to a medical emergency following a shift. He served his community as a volunteer firefighter for 30 years. #LODD #LastAlarm
@ATF_Newark
Rest peacefully Firefighter Alex Ross. Upper Saddle River Fire Department, New Jersey. Last Alarm: October 30, 2022. ATF stands with our law enforcement and emergency service partners.
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ATF Denver
@ATF_Denver
Dangerous duo sentenced to more than 41 years combined. David Houston Vargas will spend 26.5 years behind bars after he & co-defendant Kitira Hayes committed two armed robberies, led a police chase and shot at
@AdamsCoSheriff
Deputies. Hays was sentenced in March to 14.75 years.
Quote graphic from news release. Dangerous duo sentenced to more than 40 years combined. David Houston Vargas will spend 26.5 years behind bars after he & co-defendant Kitira Hayes committed two armed robberies, led a police chase and shot at @AdamsCoSheriff Deputies. Hays was sentenced in March to 14.75 years.
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U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado
@USAO_CO
We thank our partners @ATF_Denver @AdamsCoSheriff @WestminsterPD @LakewoodPDCO: Felon Sentenced to 26.5 Years in Prison for Robbery and Firearms Violations justice.gov/usao-co/pr/den
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Our sympathies are with
@LondonPoliceKY
and the family and friends of Police Officer Logan Medlock who was struck and killed by a drunk driver. Officer Medlock served in law enforcement for four years and is survived by his wife and son.
@ATFLouisville
#LODD #EOW
Rest peacefully Police Officer Logan Medlock. London Police Department, Kentucky. EOW: October 30, 2022. ATF stands with our law enforcement and emergency service partners.
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ATF celebrates Native American Heritage Month in November by honoring the diverse cultures, rich traditions, and important contributions of Native American people. Learn more at americanindian.si.edu. #ATF50
ATF celebrates Native American Heritage Month
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Senate staffers visited ATF's National Services Center in West Virginia this week to learn more about firearms and crime gun tracing. The NSC provides support to federal agencies, state & local law enforcement, the firearm industry, Congress, and the public. #ATF50 #CrimeGunIntel
Senate staffers view firearms the ATF's reference collection.
Senate staffers view overflow records stored in shipping containers at the National Tracing Center.
Senate staffers learning about the National Tracing Center.
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