First Assistant U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone hosted an all-hands meeting on April 8 in Syracuse with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Bryan DiGirolamo, according to a May 4 announcement.
The meeting focused on collaboration between the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the ATF, highlighting shared goals, recent accomplishments, current priorities, and future plans for joint work. Criminal Division Chief Cyrus P.W. Rieck and Deputy Chief Nicolas Commandeur also spoke at the event about ongoing interagency cooperation and dedication to federal law enforcement.
Sarcone said: “ATF agents work alongside federal prosecutors in my Office every day to ensure the safety of the citizens of this District. I am grateful for their partnership and continued collaboration, which has saved countless lives and prevented untold harms, particularly from violence caused by guns and the dangerous criminals who illegally use them.”
DiGirolamo said: “Violent crime reduction is a shared responsibility, and our partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office is central to that mission. Together, we are leveraging intelligence, investigative tools, and prosecutorial strength to target the most dangerous offenders and make our communities safer.”
The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York supports community wellness by coordinating law enforcement initiatives as well as conducting outreach efforts designed to deter crime and foster public trust according to its official website. The office maintains facilities in Albany, Binghamton, Plattsburgh, and Syracuse according to its official website.
As a component of the United States Department of Justice according to its official website, it includes about 50 Assistant United States Attorneys along with more than 50 support staff members according to its official website. The office prosecutes federal criminal cases while defending civil matters on behalf of the United States according to its official website.
Serving an area that covers 32 counties across northern and central New York—more than 30,000 square miles with approximately 3.4 million residents—the office handles both federal prosecutions as well as civil litigation for the government while offering support services for victims and witnesses according to its official website.
