The director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is resigning after nearly four years on the job.
The ATF announced Friday that B. Todd Jones is resigning at the end of the month “to pursue other opportunities in the private sector.”
“ATF employees are hard-working, dedicated individuals who serve the public to make our nation safer every day,” Jones said in a statement. “I have seen firsthand their extraordinary commitment to combating violent crime, ridding the streets of criminals, and leveraging all available resources to keep our communities safe.”
The nation’s top law enforcement agency is often criticized, more so recently for its move to ban certain .223-caliber bullets. After much public outcry, the ATF halted the plans.
Jones, 57, took charge of the ATF in August 2011 in an “acting” capacity. He became the first ATF director be confirmed by the Senate in July 2013. His resignation will be effective March 31.
