Terrorism & Violent Crimes
The Terrorism and Violent Crimes Unit is currently staffed with eight attorneys. The primary objective of the unit is to combat terrorism. The unit is committed to vigorously prosecuting those who have committed or intended to commit terrorist acts in the Western District of Washington. One attorney in the unit acts as the Terrorism Coordinator and is responsible for working closely with all federal, state, and local agencies to coordinate the sharing of information relating to terrorist activity in the district and all investigations into terrorism related crimes.
In addition to terrorism, the unit is aggressively prosecuting gun crimes in accordance with the Project Safe Neighborhood Program. As part of this program we work closely with state and local investigators and prosecutors to identify the most violent felons for federal prosecution. Additionally, the unit is attempting to reduce the supply of illegal guns by prosecuting corrupt gun dealers and individuals who illegally sell guns at gun shows.
The unit is also responsible for prosecuting all armed bank robberies and other federal crimes of violence that occur within the Western District of Washington. Additionally, one lawyer in the unit is responsible for prosecuting crimes that occur on Indian Reservations within the district.