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United States Deputy Attorney General James Comey Addresses Conference Attendees in South Bend, Indiana

United States Deputy Attorney General James Comey came to South Bend, Indiana during the Second Annual "Keeping Our Communities Safe" Conference to give a presentation on Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) and meet area law enforcement. Mr. Comey is very enthusiastic about PSN led programs and their potential impact on society.

IBIS Awards Issued During "Keeping Our communities Safe" Conference

On April 20, 2004, the first day of the U.S. Attorney's Office-Northern District of Indiana Second Annual "Keeping Our communities Safe" Conference, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives presented integrated ballistics information system submission awards to three police agencies throughout the Northern District of Indiana. These awards were to acknowledge that Ft. Wayne, South Bend and the Indiana State Police(Pictures Below)have traced every firearm taken off the street by their officers. Departments that trace every firearm increase their chances of solving gun cases. Presenting the IBIS awards from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were Assistant Special Agent in Charge from the Columbus Field Division, Michael Golson; Resident Agent in Charge of the Merrillville Office, Eric Ellis; and Special Agent David Coulson, of the Merrillville Office.

The PSN National Conference took place in Kansas City, MO during June 15-17, 2004. Pictured below with Former Attorney General John Ashcroft are members of the Northern Indiana PSN Committee.