1. B UREAU OF A LCOHOL, T OBACCO, F IREARMS, AND E XPLOSIVES ATF

2. H ISTORY Created July 1, 1972, within Treasury Department January 24, 2003- Transferred under Homeland Security Bill to Department of Justice Law enforcement functions under Department of Justice Tax and trade functions- Treasury Department (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau)

3. M ISSION Protect communities from Violent criminals Criminal organizations Illegal use and trafficking of firearms Illegal use and storage of explosives Acts of arson and bombing Acts of terrorism Illegal diversion of alcohol and tobacco products Enforce laws Jurisdiction over pertinent agencies

4. R ECENT A CTION Led RAGE task force to assist in investigation and prosecution of Brandon Smith Investigated Alexander Piggee arson case

5. N ECESSARY ? Prevents various acts of violence Regulates potential hazards Enforces laws concerning alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives Seeks justice for those who violate such laws Ensures safety and wellbeing of American people

6. S OURCES http://www.atf.gov/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_of_Alcohol,_ Tobacco,_Firearms_and_Explosives Google Images Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yT0Ua1YFtk &feature=fvst