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ATF Philadelphia

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ATF Philadelphia

@ATFPhiladelphia

Official account for ATF's Philadelphia Field Division, covering the state of Pennsylvania. Contact 888-ATF-TIPS justice.gov/doj/privacy-po…

Philadelphia, PA

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ATF Philadelphia
@ATFPhiladelphia
Aug 20, 2025
Your call could save a life! Providing Gun Crime, Arson, or Explosives tips is easy and can be ANONYMOUS. ➡️ 1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477) ➡️[email protected] ➡️atf.gov/atf-tips. ➡️In Pa., text “ATFPHI” to 63975 & click the reportit® link that is texted back. #ATFTips
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 10
ATF’s Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory is breaking new ground by specializing in the recovery of DNA from fired cartridge cases. While NIBIN has long linked shooting scenes across jurisdictions, new techniques created by ATF’s forensic biologists extract DNA and
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ATF Philadelphia
@ATFPhiladelphia
Jun 10
Manufacture, storage and handling of ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES puts your neighborhood in DANGER of EXPLOSIONS and FIRE. Report dangerous activities to PROTECT YOURSELF. 888-ATF-TIPS (283-8477) [email protected] atf.gov/atf-tips Text “ATFPHI” to 63975, or ReportIt® app More at:
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 9
Today, ATF Director Robert Cekada attended the @NationalSheriff Annual Conference in Omaha, Nebraska. He met with law enforcement leaders and highlighted ATF’s strong partnerships with local agencies, as well as the unique investigative tools and expertise ATF provides to help
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Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
@PEMAHQ
Jun 10
We get that sparklers are fun, pretty, and a summer tradition. They also burn at 2,000ºF — that's hot enough to melt some metals. Take precautions to keep kids safe: • Don't let young children to use sparklers 🚫 • Supervise older kids when they're using sparklers 👀 • Keep a
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 9
ATF Director Robert Cekada addressed attendees at the Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies Spring Conference in Phoenix, June 8. He emphasized ATF’s role in helping states investigate and solve violent crime, particularly through the use of ATF’s unique tools,
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U.S. Attorney EDPA
@USAO_EDPA
Jun 9
Member of Blumberg DTO Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Crack Distribution, Illegal Gun Possession @ATFPhiladelphia @PhillyPolice
Member of Blumberg DTO Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Crack
From justice.gov
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 9
Our sincere condolences go out to the Central Berks Regional Police Department and the family and friends of Police Office Kristen Yeager, who was killed in an automobile crash while responding to assist another agency. Officer Yeager served with the department for more than two
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 9
ATF is proposing a technical update to amend the language in its subset of regulations under the Arms Export Control Act to match the terminology already used in the State Department’s U.S. Munitions List. Aligning these definitions would reduce ambiguity for Federal Firearms
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ATF Philadelphia
@ATFPhiladelphia
Jun 8
Sale and manufacture DANGEROUS ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES is a CRIMES punishable with up to 10 years in FEDERAL PRISON. Report dangerous activities to ATF tip line at 888-ATF-TIPS (283-8477), [email protected], atf.gov/atf-tips, text “ATFPHI” to 63975, or ReportIt® app More at:
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Project ChildSafe
@ProjChildSafe
Jun 7
When you’re out in the field, keep firearm safety front and center. Start by being S.A.F.E. and securing your firearm when they aren’t in use to help prevent accidents, theft and misuse. Learn more about our resources for hunters: bit.ly/3Id0pyr
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 6
ATF is proposing to eliminate the requirement that NFA applicants send a copy of their application and Responsible Person Questionnaire (ATF Form 5320.23) to their local Chief Law Enforcement Officer. This longstanding requirement has faced repeated legal challenges and has not
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Project ChildSafe
@ProjChildSafe
Jun 6
✋ Pause for a second: it’s #GunStorageCheckWeek. Have you checked your storage? You heard it from @TuscaloosaPD’s Lt. Susan Curvin: use the Gun Storage Check Module to Make Sure It’s Secure ®: bit.ly/4rykCjF
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