Crime and Violence Hotlines
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Can we do anything about the violence? Can we stop the bombings -- the school shootings -- the gangs? One way to help is by reporting suspicious persons, acts, or conditions to law enforcement agencies. Among Federal Agencies, the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms and the FBI assume the major roles in investigating and preventing acts of violence.
Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms
Arson Hotline: 1-888-ATF-FIRE (1-888-283-3473)
Bomb Hotline: 1-888-ATF-BOMB (1-888-283-2662)
Report Illegal Firearms Activity:
1-800-ATF-GUNS (1-800-283-4867)
Firearms Theft Hotline: 1-800-800-3855
Firearms Tracing Center:
1-800-788-7133 (voice) 1-800-578-7223 (fax)
Important bomb-related advice from BATF Web Site:
"Agricultural retailers or anyone who encounters a stranger or suspicious person whom you suspect is purchasing ammonium nitrate fertilizer or other agricultural products for criminal purposes, please pay attention to the person's description and attire, attempt to discreetly obtain a vehicle license number, and immediately call 1-800-800-3855 or your nearest local law
enforcement agency." - BATF
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Missing & Exploited Children
Cyber Tipline - FBI
1-800-843-5678 - The CyberTipline handles leads from individuals reporting the
sexual exploitation of children.
"If you know about a child who is in immediate risk or danger, call your local police. If you have any information on a missing child, call 1-800-THE-LOST."
FBI's Most Wanted | Gang Alert | Fugitives
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