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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
99 New York Avenue NE., Washington, DC 20226
202-648-8500
http://www.atf.gov
| DIRECTOR | Marvin G. Richardson, Acting |
| Deputy Director | Marvin G. Richardson |
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives protects the public from crimes involving arson, explosives, firearms, and the diversion of alcohol and tobacco products; regulates lawful commerce in explosives and firearms; and supports law enforcement, public safety, and industry partners worldwide.
ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION
On June 6, 1972, Acting Secretary of the Treasury Charles E. Walker signed an order affecting the Department's organization and procedure. Order No. 221 transferred "the functions, powers and duties of the Internal Revenue Service arising under laws relating to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives (including the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Division of the Internal Revenue Service), to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms . . . which is hereby established." On June 10, 1972, Treasury Department Order 221 was published as a notice in the Federal Register (37 FR 11696).
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1972-06-10/pdf/FR-1972-06-10.pdfOn November 25, 2002, President George W. Bush approved Public Law 107–296, which also may be cited as the Homeland Security Act of 2002, "to establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes" (116 Stat. 2135). One of the other purposes was to separate the functions of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF). The alcohol and tobacco excise tax functions and regulations remained within the Department of the Treasury, and a new bureau became responsible for them. The Act also transferred ATF firearms and explosives functions to the Department of Justice and made the newly established Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATFE) responsible for them (116 Stat. 2274).
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-116/pdf/STATUTE-116-Pg2135.pdfThe ATFE posts an organizational chart on its website.
https://www.atf.gov/about/organization-structureSTATUTORY AND REGULATORY AUTHORITIES
"Subchapter XI—Department of Justice Divisions" is part of "Chapter 1—Homeland Security Organization" in 6 U.S.C. Parts 531–533 contain codified statutory material associated with the transfer of the ATFE to the Department of Justice.
https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title6/chapter1/subchapter11&edition=prelimRules and regulations that affect firearms and ammunition, explosives, alcohol and tobacco, and explosive license and permit proceedings are codified in chapter II, parts 400–799, of 27 CFR.
https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=c5bb1cb9dbe3c7d2134a728d6b30c7ea&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title27/27chapterII.tplACTIVITIES
The ATFE enforces Federal criminal laws and regulates the firearms and explosives industries. Directly and through partnerships, the ATFE investigates and deters violent crime involving arson, firearms and explosives, and trafficking of alcohol and tobacco products. The Bureau provides training and support to its Federal, State, local, and international law enforcement partners and works primarily in 25 field divisions nationwide, including Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. It also has foreign offices in Canada, El Salvador, Mexico, and Europe.
https://www.atf.gov/about/what-we-doSources of Information
Archived Records
The "Guide to Federal Records in the National Archives of the United States" indicates that ATFE records have been assigned to record group 436.
https://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/436.htmlCareer Opportunities
ATFE employees conduct criminal investigations and regulate the firearms and explosives industries. They also assist other law enforcement agencies, help to prevent terrorism, reduce violent crime, and protect the public in a manner that is consistent with the Constitution and the laws of the United States.
https://www.atf.gov/careersIn 2020, the ATFE ranked 23d among 411 agency subcomponents in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings.
https://bestplacestowork.org/rankings/detail/?c=TR40Contact Information
Contact information for media inquiries is available on the "Media and Congressional Contacts" web page.
https://www.atf.gov/news/media-and-congressional-contactsData / Statistics
The ATFE maintains a comprehensive collection of agency-related data from national surveys, State-based surveys, other collected license statistics, and other data sources. The data reflect trends in commerce, firearms, and use of Federal services in the United States.
https://www.atf.gov/resource-center/data-statisticsFederal Register
Significant documents and documents that the ATFE recently published in the Federal Register are accessible online.
https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives-bureauFreedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The FOIA provides that a person may request access to Federal agency records or information. The ATFE must disclose records that any person properly requests in writing. Pursuant to one or more of nine exemptions and three exclusions that the Act contains, a Federal agency may withhold certain records or parts of them. The FOIA applies only to Federal agencies and does not create a right of access to records held by the U.S. Congress, the courts, State or local government agencies, and private entities.
https://www.atf.gov/resource-center/freedom-information-act-foiaFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The ATFE posts answers to FAQs on its "Questions and Answers" web page.
https://www.atf.gov/questions-and-answersHistory
A history timeline is available on the ATFE website.
https://www.atf.gov/our-history/atf-history-timelineSocial Media
The ATFE maintains accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
https://www.atf.gov/news/social-mediaBureau of Prisons
320 First Street NW., Washington, DC 20534
202-307-3198
http://www.bop.gov
| DIRECTOR | Michael Carvajal |
| Deputy Director | Gene Beasley |
The BOP was established in 1930 to provide more progressive and humane care for Federal inmates, to professionalize the prison service, and to ensure consistent and centralized administration of the 11 Federal prisons in operation at that time. Today, the Bureau comprises more than 100 institutions and 6 regional offices. The Bureau has its headquarters, also known as Central Office, in Washington, DC. The Central Office is divided into 10 divisions, including the National Institute of Corrections.
The Correctional Programs Division (CPD) is responsible for inmate classification and programming, including psychology and religious services, substance abuse treatment, case management, and programs for special needs offenders. CPD provides policy direction and daily operational oversight of institution security, emergency preparedness, intelligence gathering, inmate discipline, inmate sentence computations, receiving and discharge, and inmate transportation, as well as coordinating international treaty transfers and overseeing the special security needs of inmates placed in the Federal Witness Protection Program. CPD administers contracts and intergovernmental agreements for the confinement of offenders in community-based programs, community corrections centers, and other facilities, including privately managed facilities. CPD staff is also involved in the Bureau's privatization efforts.
The Industries, Education, and Vocational Training Division oversees Federal Prison Industries, or UNICOR, which is a wholly owned Government corporation that provides employment and training opportunities for inmates confined in Federal correctional facilities. Additionally, it is responsible for oversight of educational, occupational, and vocational training and leisure-time programs, as well as those related to inmate release preparation.
The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) provides technical assistance, training, and information to State and local corrections agencies throughout the country, as well as the Bureau. It also provides research assistance and documents through the NIC Information Center.
https://www.bop.gov/about/agencySources of Information
A–Z Index
An alphabetical subject index helps visitors navigate the website's content.
https://www.bop.gov/website/a_to_z_topics.jspArchived Records
The "Guide to Federal Records in the National Archives of the United States" indicates that BOP records have been assigned to record group 129.
https://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/129.htmlBusiness Opportunities
Information is available on the "Let's Do Business" web page.
http://www.bop.gov/businessCareer Opportunities
Job openings are posted online. For additional career-related information, contact any regional or field office or the Central Office, 320 First Street NW., Washington, DC 20534. Phone, 202-307-3082.
http://www.bop.gov/jobsIn 2020, the BOP ranked 387th among 411 agency subcomponents in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings.
https://bestplacestowork.org/rankings/detail/?c=DJ03Contact Information
The BOP has a "Contact Us" web page.
https://www.bop.gov/contactFederal Register
Significant documents and documents that the BOP recently published in the Federal Register are accessible online.
https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/prisons-bureauFind an Inmate
The Department's website features a search tool for locating Federal inmates who were incarcerated after 1981.
https://www.bop.gov/inmatelocFreedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Enacted in 1966, the FOIA took effect on July 4, 1967. The law gives a right to obtain access to Federal agency records to any person, except a fugitive from the law. Some records, or portions of them, are shielded, however, from disclosure by one or more of nine statutory exemptions or by specific harm that disclosure may cause.
https://www.bop.gov/foia/index.jsp#tabs-0 | Email: ogc_efoia@bop.govThe BOP posts records online. Before filing a formal FOIA request, an information seeker should visit the BOP's "Freedom of Information" web page and view the records section to ensure that the desired information is not already freely accessible.
https://www.bop.gov/foia/index.jsp#tabs-1Locations
The "Our Locations" web page features a list of locations, a search tool that requires the facility's name, and location maps (national, regional, type of facility).
https://www.bop.gov/locationsPopulation Statistics
Federal inmate population statistics are online.
https://www.bop.gov/about/statistics/population_statistics.jspReading Room
The reading room is located at the Bureau of Prisons, 320 First Street NW., Washington, DC 20534. Phone, 202-307-3029.
Resources by Audience
Resources to help Bureau of Prisons staff and their families access frequently used services are online.
https://www.bop.gov/resources/employee_resources.jspResources to help former inmates make the transition from incarceration to normal life within a community are online.
https://www.bop.gov/resources/former_inmate_resources.jspThe Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services provide health management guidelines for infectious disease prevention, detection, and treatment of inmates and correctional employees who are exposed to infectious diseases in correctional facilities.
https://www.bop.gov/resources/health_care_mngmt.jspResources to help qualified media representatives visit institutions and gather information on programs and activities or conduct interviews are online.
https://www.bop.gov/resources/media_resources.jspResources to help victims or witnesses of Federal crimes find information on complaint procedures, notifications, and payments are online.
https://www.bop.gov/resources/victim_resources.jspSite Map
The website map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse for content that aligns with their interests.
https://www.bop.gov/website/site_map.jspSocial Media
The BOP has a Facebook account.
https://www.facebook.com/BOPCareersThe BOP tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/officialfbopDrug Enforcement Administration
8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, VA 22152
202-307-1000
http://www.dea.gov/index.shtml
| ADMINISTRATOR | Anne Milgram |
| Principal Deputy Administrator | Preston L. Grubbs |
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is the lead Federal agency in enforcing narcotics and controlled substances laws and regulations. The DEA also enforces the Federal money laundering and bulk currency smuggling statutes when the funds involved in the transactions or smuggling are derived from the sale of narcotics. It was created in July 1973 by Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1973 (5 U.S.C. app.).
https://www.dea.gov/historyThe DEA enforces the provisions of the controlled substances and chemical diversion and trafficking laws and regulations of the United States, operating on a worldwide basis. It presents cases to the criminal and civil justice systems of the United States—or any other competent jurisdiction—on those significant organizations and their members involved in cultivation, production, smuggling, distribution, laundering of proceeds, or diversion of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illegal traffic in the United States. The DEA disrupts and dismantles these organizations by arresting their members, confiscating their drugs, and seizing their assets; and it creates, manages, and supports enforcement-related programs—domestically and internationally—to reduce the availability of and demand for illicit controlled substances.
The DEA's responsibilities include: investigation of major narcotic, chemical, drug-money laundering, and bulk currency smuggling violators who operate at interstate and international levels; seizure and forfeiture of assets derived from, traceable to, or intended to be used for illicit drug trafficking; seizure and forfeiture of assets derived from or traceable to drug-money laundering or the smuggling of bulk currency derived from illegal drugs; enforcement of regulations governing the legal manufacture, distribution, and dispensing of controlled substances; management of an intelligence program that supports drug investigations, initiatives, and operations worldwide; coordination with Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities and cooperation with counterpart agencies abroad; assistance to State and local law enforcement agencies in addressing their most significant drug and drug-related violence problems; leadership and influence over international counterdrug and chemical policy and support for institution building in host nations; training, scientific research, and information exchange in support of drug traffic prevention and control; and education and assistance to the public community on the prevention, treatment, and dangers of drugs.
https://www.dea.gov/missionThe DEA maintains liaison with the United Nations, INTERPOL, and other organizations on matters relating to international narcotics control programs. It has 239 domestic offices in 23 Divisions nationwide, and 91 foreign offices in 68 countries.
https://www.dea.gov/domestic-divisionsSources of Information
Archived Records
The "Guide to Federal Records in the National Archives of the United States" indicates that DEA records have been assigned to record group 170.
https://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/170.htmlAsset Forfeiture
The DEA posts public notices of forfeiture in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading on the Department of Justice's forfeiture.gov website.
https://www.forfeiture.govBusiness Opportunities
The DEA obtains supplies and services through its Office of Acquisition and Relocation Management. The Office acquires supplies and services for local needs and all DEA agency-level procurements. DEA field activities also have procurement authority, but it is limited.
https://www.dea.gov/resources/doing-business-dea | Email: deasmallbusinessprogram@usdoj.govCareer Opportunities
For career information, contact the nearest DEA field division recruitment office. The DEA also posts information on its "Careers" web page.
https://www.dea.gov/careersIn 2020, the DEA ranked 96th among 411 agency subcomponents in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings.
https://bestplacestowork.org/rankings/detail/?c=DJAAContact Information
The DEA posts contact information on its "Contact Us" web page.
https://www.dea.gov/who-we-are/contact-us | Email: info@dea.govContact information for each of the DEA's 23 domestic divisions is available online.
https://www.dea.gov/divisionsControlled Substances Act Registration
For information on registration under the Controlled Substances Act, contact the Office of Diversion Control, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, VA 22152. Phone: 800-882-9539.
http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugreg/index.html | Email: DEA.Registration.Help@usdoj.govData / Statistics
The DEA posts data and statistics online.
https://www.dea.gov/resources/data-and-statisticsFederal Register
Significant documents and documents that the DEA recently published in the Federal Register are accessible online.
https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/drug-enforcement-administrationFreedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The FOIA gives a right for public access to Government records. A FOIA request must be submitted in writing. The DEA generally follows the FOIA guidelines that the Department of Justice has adopted.
https://www.dea.gov/foiaMuseum
The DEA Museum and visitors' center are located in Arlington, VA. The museum posts virtual exhibits on its deamuseum.org website. Phone, 202–307–3463.
https://deamuseum.org/exhibitsPress Releases
The DEA posts press releases online.
https://www.dea.gov/what-we-do/news/press-releasesPublications
The DEA posts various types of documents and publications online.
https://www.dea.gov/resources/documents?field_document_document_type_value=PublicationResources
The "Resources" web page provides convenient access to data and statistics, drug information, Freedom of Information Act guidance, media galleries, and publications.
https://www.dea.gov/resourcesSocial Media
The DEA maintains Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter accounts. A social media directory is part of the "Contact Us" web page.
https://www.dea.gov/who-we-are/contact-us | Email: DEA.Public.Affairs@usdoj.govVictim Witness Assistance
Victims' rights laws resulted in the implementation of the victim witness assistance program. These laws provide for fair and just treatment of crime victims, immediate emergency treatment, and referrals to appropriate adult and child service agencies. The Department of Justice also gives guidance to Federal law enforcement agencies through the Attorney General's guidelines for victim witness assistance.
https://www.dea.gov/resources/vwap | Email: VWAP.DEA@usdoj.govFederal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20535
202-324-3000
http://www.fbi.gov
| DIRECTOR | Christopher A. Wray |
| Deputy Director | Paul M. Abbate |
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the Department of Justice's principal investigative arm. It is primarily charged with gathering and reporting facts, locating witnesses, and compiling evidence in cases involving Federal jurisdiction. It also provides law enforcement leadership and assistance to State and international law enforcement agencies.
The FBI was established in 1908 by the Attorney General, who directed that Department of Justice investigations be handled by its own staff. The Bureau is charged with investigating all violations of Federal law except those that have been assigned by legislative enactment or otherwise to another Federal agency. Its jurisdiction includes a wide range of responsibilities in the national security, criminal, and civil fields. Priority has been assigned to areas such as counterterrorism, counterintelligence, cybercrimes, internationally and nationally organized crime and drug-related activities, and financial crimes.
The FBI also offers cooperative services to local, State, and international law enforcement agencies. These services include fingerprint identification, laboratory examination, police training, the Law Enforcement Online communication and information service for use by the law enforcement community, the National Crime Information Center, and the National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime.
Sources of Information
Archived Records
The "Guide to Federal Records in the National Archives of the United States" indicates that FBI records have been assigned to record group 065.
https://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/065.htmlCareer Opportunities
The FBI relies on professionals with diverse expertise and skills to analyze data for the intelligence community, safeguard national security, and support the structure of the Bureau. Information on career opportunities, including student internships, is available online.
https://www.fbijobs.govIn 2020, the FBI ranked 223d among 411 agency subcomponents in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings.
https://bestplacestowork.org/rankings/detail/?c=DJ02Contact Information
The "Contact Us" web page provides convenient access to information for contacting FBI headquarters, field offices, and overseas offices.
https://www.fbi.gov/contact-usMembers of the public may report a violation of U.S. Federal law or suspected terrorism or criminal activity to the FBI.
https://www.fbi.gov/tipsCrime Statistics
The Uniform Crime Reporting program generates reliable statistics for use in law enforcement. It also releases information that is relevant for students of criminal justice, researchers, the media, and the public. The program has been generating crime statistics since 1930. The crime reporting program includes data from more than 18,000 city, university and college, county, State, Tribal, and Federal law enforcement agencies. Agencies participate voluntarily and submit their crime data either through a State UCR program or directly to the FBI's UCR Program.
https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/ucrFederal Register
Significant documents and documents that the FBI recently published in the Federal Register are accessible online.
https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-bureau-of-investigationFreedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The FOIA provides that a person may request access to Federal agency records or information. The FBI must disclose records that any person properly requests in writing. Pursuant to one or more of nine exemptions and three exclusions that the Act contains, a Federal agency can withhold certain records or parts of them. The FOIA applies only to Federal agencies and does not create a right of access to records held by the U.S. Congress, the courts, State or local government agencies, and private entities.
https://www.fbi.gov/services/information-management/foipaThe FBI's electronic FOIA library, which contains nearly 7,000 documents and other media that have been scanned from paper and made into more accessible digital copies, is named the "Vault." The library includes new files that have been released to the public, but never added to the FBI website; dozens of records previously posted on the FBI website, but removed when requests diminished; files from the previous FBI FOIA Library; and new and previously unreleased files.
https://vault.fbi.govFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The FBI posts answers to FAQs.
https://www.fbi.gov/about/faqsHistory
The FBI posted a brief agency history on its website.
https://www.fbi.gov/historyMost Wanted
The FBI maintains the official "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" list on its website.
https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/toptenNews
The FBI posts top news stories, press releases, podcasts, radio broadcasts, speeches, and Tweets on its "News" web page.
https://www.fbi.gov/newsPublications
The FBI's training division maintains the "Law Enforcement Bulletin" website.
https://leb.fbi.govThe FBI maintains an extensive "Reports and Publications" database.
https://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publicationsResources
The "Resources" web page provides convenient access to information on business opportunities and victim services. It also has links to featured publications and frequently requested forms and services.
https://www.fbi.gov/resourcesSafe Online Surfing
The FBI maintains a "Safe Online Surfing" website for children.
https://www.fbi.gov/fbi-kidsServices
Services that the FBI provides are presented on a single "Services" web page.
https://www.fbi.gov/servicesSocial Media
The FBI started its presence on social media in 2008. Today, the Bureau has dozens of pages and sites.
https://www.fbi.gov/news/fbi-social-media-sitesInternational Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)–Washington
Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20530
202-616-9000
202-616-8400
http://www.justice.gov/interpol-washington
| DIRECTOR | Michael A. Hughes |
INTERPOL–Washington is a separate component under the supervision of the Deputy Attorney General and comanaged with the Department of Homeland Security. It provides an essential communications link between the U.S. police community and their counterparts in the foreign member countries.
INTERPOL is an association of 190 countries that promotes mutual assistance among law enforcement authorities to prevent and suppress international crime. With no police force of its own, INTERPOL has no powers of arrest or search and seizure and, therefore, relies on the law enforcement authorities of its member countries. Each member country is required to have a national central bureau, such as INTERPOL–Washington, to act as the primary point of contact for police affairs. INTERPOL serves as a channel of communication for its member countries to cooperate in the investigation and prosecution of crime; provides a forum for discussions, working group meetings, and symposia to help police focus on specific areas of criminal activity affecting their countries; and issues information and maintains databases—supplied and used by member countries—on crime, fugitives, humanitarian concerns, missing persons, and stolen passports and vehicles.
INTERPOL–Washington has permanent staff and detailed special agents from numerous Federal law enforcement agencies. It is organized into seven divisions: the Alien and Fugitive, Counterterrorism, Drug, Economic Crimes, Human Trafficking and Child Protection, State and Local Police Liaison, and Violent Crimes Divisions.
Sources of Information
Career Opportunities
Information on career opportunities is available online.
http://www.justice.gov/interpol-washington/employmentContact Information
The "Contact the Agency" web page contains a postal address for INTERPOL–Washington.
https://www.justice.gov/interpol-washington/contact-agencyFreedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The FOIA gives any person a right to access Government records. A request for information must be submitted in writing. INTERPOL–Washington, U.S. National Central Bureau, generally follows the guidelines that the Department of Justice has set forth in its FOIA reference guide.
https://www.justice.gov/interpol-washington/interpol-washington-foiaFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
INTERPOL posts answers to FAQs.
https://www.justice.gov/interpol-washington/frequently-asked-questionsOffice of Justice Programs
810 Seventh Street NW., Washington, DC 20531
202-307-0703
http://www.ojp.gov | Email: askojp@ojp.usdoj.gov
| Assistant Attorney General | Amy L. Solomon, Acting |
| Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General | Amy L. Solomon |
The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) was established by the Justice Assistance Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 3711) and reauthorized in 1994 and 2005 to provide Federal leadership, coordination, and assistance needed to make the Nation's justice system more efficient and effective in preventing and controlling crime. OJP is responsible for collecting statistical data and conducting analyses; identifying emerging criminal justice issues; developing and testing promising approaches to address these issues; evaluating program results; and disseminating these findings and other information to State and local governments.
https://www.ojp.gov/aboutThe OJP is comprised of the following bureaus and offices: the Bureau of Justice Assistance provides funding, training, and technical assistance to State and local governments to combat violent and drug-related crime and help improve the criminal justice system; the Bureau of Justice Statistics is responsible for collecting and analyzing data on crime, criminal offenders, crime victims, and the operations of justice systems at all levels of government; the National Institute of Justice sponsors research and development programs, conducts demonstrations of innovative approaches to improve criminal justice, and develops new criminal justice technologies; the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention provides grants and contracts to States to help them improve their juvenile justice systems and sponsors innovative research, demonstration, evaluation, statistics, replication, technical assistance, and training programs to increase the Nation's understanding of and improve its response to juvenile violence and delinquency; the Office for Victims of Crime administers victim compensation and assistance grant programs and provides funding, training, and technical assistance to victim service organizations, criminal justice agencies, and other professionals to improve the Nation's response to crime victims; and the Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART) maintains the standards of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act as defined by the Adam Walsh Act. The SMART Office also provides technical assistance and supports innovative and best practices in the field of sex offender management.
Sources of Information
Archived Records
The "Guide to Federal Records in the National Archives of the United States" indicates that Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) records have been assigned to record group 423. The OJP is one of the LEAA's successor agencies.
https://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/423.htmlBlog
OJP Blog posts highlight OJP programs, as well as Department of Justice initiatives that support OJP's mission.
https://www.ojp.gov/news/ojp-blogs/2020-ojp-blogsCareer Opportunities
The OJP relies on accountants, attorneys, grant and project managers, information technology specialists, policy advisors, public affairs specialists, researchers, scientists, statisticians, writers and editors, and many other professionals to carry out its mission.
https://www.ojp.gov/about/jobsIn 2020, the OJP ranked 337th among 411 agency subcomponents in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings.
https://bestplacestowork.org/rankings/detail/?c=DJ07Congressional Resources
Resources for Members of Congress and their staff are posted on the "For Congress" web page.
https://www.ojp.gov/congress | Email: OJPCongressionalAffairs@usdoj.govContact
The "Contact Us" web page has a mailing address, as well as email addresses and phone numbers.
https://www.ojp.gov/contact | Email: askojp@ncjrs.govThe OJP has a "For Media" web page that also contains contact information.
https://www.ojp.gov/news/for-mediaFederal Register
Significant documents and documents that the OJP recently published in the Federal Register are accessible online.
https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-programs-officeFreedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Enacted in 1966, the FOIA took effect on July 4, 1967. The law gives a right to obtain access to Federal agency records to any person, except a fugitive from the law. Some records, or portions of them, are shielded, however, from disclosure by one or more of nine statutory exemptions or by specific harm that disclosure may cause.
https://www.ojp.gov/program/freedom-information-act/overviewJuvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention publishes the bimonthly electronic newsletter "OJJDP News @ a Glance." This award winning newsletter highlights office activities, funding opportunities, publications, Tribal connections, and upcoming events.
https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/news/newsletterNews Releases
News releases are posted on the OJP website.
https://www.ojp.gov/news/news-releasesPublications
The OJP posts publications on its website.
https://www.ojp.gov/news/publicationsSocial Media
The OJP has social media accounts. The "Social Media" web page provides convenient access to all of them: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.
https://www.ojp.gov/news/social-mediaState Administering Agencies
The OJP awards formula grants directly to State governments, which then set priorities and allocate funds within their respective States.
https://www.ojp.gov/funding/state-administering-agencies/overviewTopics
The "All Topics" web page provides convenient access to information on American Indian and Alaska Native Affairs, civil rights, corrections, courts, juvenile justice, law enforcement, research and statistics and evaluation, substance abuse and crime, technology to fight crime, and victims of crime.
https://www.ojp.gov/topics/all-topicsTraining / Technical Assistance
The OJP offers training on and technical assistance with financial management, grant writing, and other subjects that are relevant to criminal and juvenile justice professionals and victim service providers.
https://www.ojp.gov/training-and-technical-assistanceVirtual Library
the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) is an informational resource that supports policy, program development, and research. The NCJRS Virtual Library contains bibliographic information on and abstracts of more than 230,000 collection resources and over 80,000 online materials.
https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-libraryUnited States Marshals Service
Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20530
703-740-1699
http://www.usmarshals.gov
| DIRECTOR | Donald W. Washington |
| Deputy Director | Jeffrey R. Tyler |
The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is the Nation's oldest Federal law enforcement agency, having served as a vital link between the executive and judicial branches of the Government since 1789. The USMS performs tasks that are essential to the operation of virtually every aspect of the Federal justice system.
https://www.usmarshals.gov/duties/factsheets/overview.pdfThe USMS has these responsibilities: providing support and protection for the Federal courts, including security for 800 judicial facilities and nearly 2,000 judges and magistrates, as well as countless other trial participants such as jurors and attorneys; apprehending the majority of Federal fugitives; operating the Federal Witness Security Program and ensuring the safety of endangered Government witnesses; maintaining custody of and transporting thousands of Federal prisoners annually; executing court orders and arrest warrants; managing and selling seized property forfeited to the Government by drug traffickers and other criminals and assisting the Justice Department's asset forfeiture program; responding to emergency circumstances, including civil disturbances, terrorist incidents, and other crisis situations through its Special Operations Group; restoring order in riot and mob-violence situations; providing housing, transportation, and medical care of federal detainees; and operating the USMS Training Academy.
Sources of Information
Archived Records
The "Guide to Federal Records in the National Archives of the United States" indicates that USMS records have been assigned to record group 527.
https://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/527.htmlNotable references to USMS activities also are found in the following National Archives record groups: 021 (records of Federal courts); 060 (letters received by the Department of Justice); 118 (records of U.S. Attorneys, and formerly U.S. Marshals); and 206 (records of the Solicitor of the Treasury).
https://www.usmarshals.gov/history/records_assistance.htmBusiness Opportunities
The USMS posts products and services that it purchases.
https://www.usmarshals.gov/business/index.htmlCareer Opportunities
The USMS relies on administrative personnel, aviation enforcement officers, deputy U.S. Marshals, detention enforcement officers, and other professionals to carry out its mission.
https://www.usmarshals.gov/careers/index.htmlIn 2020, the USMS ranked 92d among 411 agency subcomponents in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings.
https://bestplacestowork.org/rankings/detail/?c=DJ08Contact
The "U.S. Marshals Service Contacts" web page contains a lot of names, phone numbers, and titles.
https://www.usmarshals.gov/contacts/index.htmlThe USMS posts contact information for its district offices.
https://www.usmarshals.gov/contacts/districts.htmlFactsheets
The USMS posts factsheets on its website.
https://www.usmarshals.gov/duties/factsheets/index.htmlFederal Register
Documents that the USMS recently published in the Federal Register are accessible online.
https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/united-states-marshals-serviceFreedom of Information Act (FOIA)
To any person, the FOIA gives a statutory right for obtaining access to Government information in the records of executive branch agencies. This right to access is limited, however, when the requested information is shielded from disclosure by any of nine exemptions contained within the statute. Phone, 703-740-3943.
https://www.usmarshals.gov/foia/index.html | Email: usms.foia@usdoj.govThe USMS maintains an electronic reading room. Before submitting a FOIA request, seekers of information should search the reading room's holdings to verify that the desired information is not already accessible, free of charge and without delay.
https://www.usmarshals.gov/readingroom/files.htmlHistory
A historical timeline of the USMS is available online.
https://www.usmarshals.gov/history/timeline.htmlMost Wanted
The USMS posts information on its 15 most-wanted fugitives. The USMS considers these individuals armed and dangerous. Phone, 800-336-0102.
https://www.usmarshals.gov/investigations/most_wanted/index.htmlNews
The USMS posts news releases.
https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/index.htmlSite Map
The USMS website index allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests.
https://www.usmarshals.gov/site_map/index.html