September 11, 2001

While the country grieves, ATF agents quickly respond to the devastating crimes. After accounting for its personnel, the New York Field Division assists with the investigative efforts at the World Trade Center. In Washington, D.C., ATF activates the Northeast and Southeast National Response Teams, and deploys Washington Field Division agents to the Pentagon crash site. Philadelphia Field Division agents respond to the United Flight 93 crash site in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Last Reviewed September 28, 2016