NCJ Number
138003
Date Published
1991
Length
67 pages
Annotation
The data compiled in this report on explosives incidents are not regarded as exhaustive of all incidents but as highly representative and sufficient to permit valid chronological, geographical, and trend analyses.
Abstract
This report describes Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) support programs for Federal, State, and local investigators: the creation of a National Response Team, forensic laboratory as well as computerized support, explosives technology support, criminal investigative analysis, the organization of an International Response Team, and a commitment to explosives/arson training. Tables present data on explosives incidents and stolen explosives and their recoveries. The report reviews significant explosives investigations and outlines program initiatives in several areas: explosives interdiction, drug-related initiatives, arson enforcement initiatives, and abortion clinic initiatives. It contains a directory of ATF offices and a glossary of terms. 7 figures and 22 tables