News Release
Public Affairs Division – Washington, DC
At The Frontline Against Violent Crime
For Immediate Release

November 19, 2010

www.atf.gov
FY-11-03
Contact: ATF Public Affairs Division
(202) 648-8500

ATF Launces Text-Based Crime Tip Submission System

WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Office of Strategic Intelligence and Information, today announced the launch of a text messaging crime tip submission system. During the course of this six-month pilot program, crime tips can be submitted anonymously by text message to ATF’s Joint Support and Operations Center for review and processing.

The general public will benefit from the easy to use, anonymous system that will allow them to readily relay information from any cell phone. ATF will benefit from an increased flow of real—time intelligence, which will enhance its investigative capabilities and help keep communities safer.

To submit a crime tip, one can begin by texting a message with “ATFâ€