Welcome to ATF's Chicago Field Division. Our division is responsible for ATF criminal enforcement and industry regulatory activities in northern and central Illinois, northern Indiana and eastern Wisconsin.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE), commonly referred to as the ATF, is a domestic law enforcement agency within the United States Department of Justice.Its responsibilities include the investigation and prevention of federal offenses involving the unlawful use, manufacture, and possession of firearms and explosives; acts of …

Apr 18, 2024 · Law enforcement leaders, inlcuding the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced a new initiative to curb gun violence in Chicago.

invitation to appear before you to discuss the efforts of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and our partners in combating gun trafficking and reducing violence in Chicago. My name is Kristen de Tineo, and I am the Special Agent-in-Charge (SAC) of ATF’s Chicago Field Division.

Feb 4, 2023 · A 9mm Glock handgun, the most common firearm traced by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives after being recovered from crimes committed in Chicago.

Apr 4, 2017 · In November, Celinez Nunez was appointed to head up the Chicago field division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Nunez talked to WBEZ’s Natalie Moore about growing...

Jan 30, 2024 · ATF’s Chicago Field Division special agents combat arson and explosives-related crimes by conducting independent investigations and by working in partnership with local and state fire investigators and police bomb squads. ATF also has the duty of regulating the firearms and explosives industries.

May 18, 2020 · CHICAGO (WLS) -- Nearly all at once, Chicago's most crucial federal law enforcement agencies have new crime-fighters atop the ranks. DEA, the FBI, IRS/Criminal, the U.S. Attorney and now...

Aug 2, 2023 · Christopher Amon was appointed as the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Chicago Field Division in March of 2023.

Sep 29, 2022 · HAMMOND, Ind. (WLS) -- They work to trace guns used in crimes throughout the Chicagoland area, but they are also responsible for so much more. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms gave...