Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms - Training Assistance (16.012)
Program
16.012 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms - Training Assistance
Federal Agency
BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS, 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.
Program Number
16.012
Last Known 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
Not applicable.
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, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20226.
Award Procedure
Not applicable.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not applicable.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
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.
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-0700-0-1-751.
Obligations
(Travel and Materials) FY 04 $2,914,225; FY 05 est $2,233,798; and FY 06 est $2,113,134. (Note: Agencies will bear the cost of training on a reimbursable basis.)
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
None.
Related Programs
16.004, Law Enforcement Assistance_Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Training; 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.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Chief, State, Local and International Training Division, 800 7th St., NW, Room 600, Techworld, Washington, DC 20226. Telephone: Commercial or FTS (202) 927-3160.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
