Mission Statement (ATF) - To protect the public from crimes involving firearms,
explosives, arson, and the diversion of alcohol and tobacco products; regulates lawful
commerce in firearms and explosives; and provides worldwide support to law
enforcement, public safety, and industry partners
Vision of the ATF - A world-class law enforcement organization committed to
safeguarding lives by protecting the public from violent crime
Values of the ATF - People, Partnerships, Justice
The ATF was originally formed as the... - Department of Treasury
Step 1 of Criminal Investigation - Case Initiation - Start the Investigation
How do you begin a case? - - Private referrals (citizens)
- Proactive Agent
- Development (internet, newspaper)
What is the second step in conducting a criminal investigation? - Assessing the
Allegations
What are the aspects of Assessing Allegations in a Criminal Investigation? - - examining
the validity of the source
- detailing all violations that occur
What is the third step in conducting a criminal investigation? - Creating an Investigative
Plan
What is an investigative plan in regards to Criminal Investigation? - - Flexible guide or
method of approach
- constantly evaluated and revised
- may be handwritten or documented with agency specific forms
- needs to identify the players (suspects, victims, witnesses)
What is the fourth step in conducting a criminal investigation? - Conducting the
investigation safely
What does M.O.M. stand for in a criminal investigation? - M - Motive
O - Opportunity
M - Means
List investigative techniques and procedures - - Interviews
, - Public Records
- Informants
- Surveillance
- Undercover work
- Crime scene processing
- Mail covers
- Trash pulls
- Search warrants
- Computer forensics
What is the fifth step in a criminal investigation? - Writing Investigative Reports
What is the sixth step in a criminal investigation? - Referral to the AUSA
What is the seventh step in a criminal investigation? - Judicial Process
What is the eighth step in a criminal investigation? - Asset Forfeitures
What is the ninth step in a criminal investigation? - Close the investigation
How do you prepare each step in a criminal investigation? - - Like you're going to trial
What is self-concept? - - Being aware of our strengths, weaknesses, and biases
What is the advantage to having a strong, positive self-concept? - - Being able to
articulate which role is appropriate for the circumstances
What are some interview planning considerations? - - What do I need to know?
- What do I need/want to know from this individual?
- What testimony/documents can this individual provide?
- Determine the potential violations/elements of the violations. Are they criminal, civil,
administrative
- Potential for Miranda?
What are some verbal indicators of truth or deception? - - Quantity of details
- Reproduction of conversation
- Latency
- Unprompted self-correction
- Chronological order
- Unusual details
- Number of self-references
Verbal Indicators: Quantity of Details - - Omitting details
Verbal Indicators: Reproduction of Conversation - - Liars lack details in content of
conversation
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