Program Descriptions
Program Number
16.012
Title
Alcohol, Tobacco, And Firearms-Training Assistance
Federal Agency
BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorization
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, Title XVIII, Public Law 90-351; Gun Control Act of 1968, Title XVIII, Public Law 90-618, 18 U.S.C. 44; Organized Crime Control Act of 1970, Title XVIII, Public Law 91-452, 18 U.S.C. 40.
Status
Active
Objectives
To help the participant identify the laws relating to alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives, and provide training in specific investigative skills and techniques, and to help State, county, and local law enforcement officers improve their law enforcement capabilities in the organized crime area, including arson, undercover, firearms and explosives investigations.
Types of Assistance
Training.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Training programs are conducted in the areas of: Identification of the Firearms Problem; Motives and Analysis of Applicable Federal, State and Local Laws; Laboratory Capability; Sources of Information; Interviewing; Investigative Techniques; and Case Management.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
State, county, and local law enforcement agencies. Participation is limited to non-uniformed police personnel engaged in firearms and arson investigations or in the process of being assigned or promoted to such non-uniformed assignments.
Beneficiary Eligibility
State, county, and local law enforcement agencies.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Submit requests to the Assistant Director (Training and Professional Development), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 99 New York Avenue, NE., Washington, DC 20226.
Award Procedure
None.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
None.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
None.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
Audits
None.
Records
None.
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-0700-0-1-751.
Obligations
(Travel and Materials) FY 07 $2,500,000; FY 08 est $3,200,000; and FY 09 est not reported. (Note: Agencies will bear the cost of training on a reimbursable basis.)
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
None.
Program Accomplishments
Each year about 600 law enforcement officers participate in ATF arson/explosives investigative training, cigarette tax audit enforcement, undercover investigative training, and armed criminal training.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Chief, National Center for Explosives Training and Research, 99 New York Avenue, NE., Washington, DC 20226. Telephone: Commercial (202) 648-8401.
Web Site Address
http://www.atf.gov
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16.300, Law Enforcement Assistance-FBI Advanced Police Training
16.302, Law Enforcement Assistance-FBI Field Police Training
21.004, Exchange Of Federal Tax Information With State Tax Agencies
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
None.
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