Stephen Higgins

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Stephen E. "Steve" Higgins (born 1938) was director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF) from 1983 to 1993.

Life and career[edit]

Higgins joined BATF in 1961 in Omaha, Nebraska. After serving as acting director, Higgins was appointed by Treasury Secretary Donald T. Regan in 1983.[1] Higgins retired following a report faulting BATF for their handling of the Waco Siege.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ UPI (March 30, 1983). Bureau Director Is Named. New York Times
  2. ^ Associated Press (September 28, 1993). Citing Waco Report, Agency Chief to Resign. Chicago Tribune

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