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ATF Press Release

Philadelphia Field Division
www.atf.gov
For Immediate Release
Thursday, August 13, 2026

ATF joins Coudersport’s celebration of Special Agent Eliot Ness’s 100th law enforcement career anniversary, Saturday, August 22

PHILADELPHIA – ATF Philadelphia Field Division will join the Coudersport community to celebrate Special Agent Eliot Ness’s 100th Law Enforcement Career Anniversary, with the Eliot Ness Museum, Borough of Coudersport, Potter County Historical Society, Cleveland Police Historical Society & Museum and more.

Saturday, August 22
Downtown Coudersport, Pa.

Event details at: www.visitpottertioga.com/event/eliot-ness-day

Special Agent Eliot Ness was sworn in to the Bureau of Prohibition, August 2026. At the conclusion of Prohibition, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division was developed with the added responsibility of enforcing federal firearms laws. In 1972, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms was created with its current mission of preventing violent crimes through the enforcement of firearms and explosives laws.

ATF Philadelphia’s Field Division is responsible for ATF criminal enforcement and industry regulatory activities in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Our dedicated work force is comprised of special agents, investigators, canine handlers, auditors, technicians, legal counsel and support staff.

Promotional graphic for "Eliot Ness Day 100!" celebrating the 100th anniversary of Eliot Ness's law enforcement career on Saturday, August 22, in downtown Coundersport, Pennsylvania, featuring historical images of Ness, his Bureau of Prohibition identification and badge, an ATF detection K-9, and an ATF response vehicle.
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