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Senator Edward Kennedy — Part 24

147 pages · May 11, 2026 · Broad topic: Politics & Activism · Topic: Senator Edward Kennedy · 147 pages OCR'd
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rep eelt Atibw ti fest] GATING VIMAR YS eral lows and its authority 1s strictly limite +” to matters within ils jurisdiction, 29 ‘WOULDN'T A NATIONAL POLICE AGENCY CRIME? . No. The some objective can be accomplished through cooperation of the various low en- “BE THE MOST EFFECTIVE FORCE AGAINST 33 vestigations are furnished to the requesting agency which then decides whether or not to grant the individual o security clearance. DOES THE FBI PROPOSE PASSAGE OF NEW LAWS IT BELIEVES ARE NECESSARY TO FIGHT CRIME? Ce oan a neal No, Preposing new legislotion such os this . . \ nm aa , oareneiene forcement agencies without surrendering to is the responsibility of the Department of Juss the democratically repugnant concept of a centralized, powerful police force, 30 WHAT AUTHORITY DO FBI AGENTS HAVE TO MAKE ARRESTS? tice; however, on the basis of investigotive Cr actos mma oo ee nee ee martes getemae experience, the FBI moy furnish comments or one) rns observations on legislative motters tothe Des OO remnant” (en aeenemeneneammnel deat partment of Justice for its consideration, aa cam aeeae em beeen 7 FBI Agents moy moke orrests withou! a ware 3 4 CAN THE FBIBE "CALLED IN" TO INVES: rant for ony Federal offense committed in their presence, or when they have reasonable grounds to believe that the person to be are rested has committed or is attempting 10 come mit a felony violation of United Stotes lows, " Ager! may also moke arrests by warrant, 31 WHATIS THE GENERAL POLICY OF THE "FBI REGARDING ARRESTS BY AGENTS? Agents do not make arrests for ‘investiga tion’ or “on suspicion.” Before orrests ore made, if of all possible, the facts of each cose are presented to the United States Altor= ‘s\ ney: who decides whether or not o Federal volt has occurred ond, if so, he may authorize Agents to file a complaint which. serves as the basis of the orrest worrant, 39 HOW CANIGET AN FBI SECURITY CLEAR: - ANCE? : The FBI does not issue security clearances except for its own employees. It does con- duct opplicant-type investigations in certoin + coses at the request of other Government a- _ genicies concerning individuals requiring se- «‘«curity clearances. The results of these in- TIGATE A SERIOUS CRIME, SUCH AS MURDER, WHEN THE LOCAL POLICE ARE UNABLE TO SOLVE THE CASE? No, The FBI has no authority to investigate local crimes which ore not within FBI juris diction, The FBI will, however, render oll possible ossistonce to the local police through the FB!'Loboratory ond Identification Division, 3 5 BRIEFLY, WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF THE .FBIIN THE FIELD OF CIVIL RIGHTS? It is to objectively investigate alleged viola- tions of the civil rights statutes within FBI jurisdiction ond.furnish the results of these investigations to the Department of Justice for o determination of whether further action or prosecution is desired, 36 CAN'T THE FBI PROVIDE PERSONAL PRO- TECTION TO CIVIL RIGHTS WORKERS OR OTHERS WHO BELIEVE THEY AREIN DANGER : OR:WHO HAVE BEEN THREATENED WITH BODILY HARM? -No, The FBI is on investigative agency, not =~ seek to positively establish identifica "aster viens, and they may teh "compared with prints obtained from + Information on positive identifica: “body. FDI fingerprint experls tan yeady: to certify to each fingerprint remains at the scene, tions made of the deceased is promplly furnished to the appropriate roronet or medical examiner at the sat who may then issue @ death certificate and make orrangements for release of the LRW EN Pope 6471ErT identification made, The Disaster Squad!’ basic job is to tion of deceased victims through fin- gerprints. Once this has been to proper records made, and interest officals apprised the squad's job at SSS SQUAD MEMBERS HAVE TIZENSAND —_ = the disaster scene ends. 5 : gb Valuable Service -) , at The FBI's Disaster Squad has com "i= tinuously received watm pris and | a N | appreciation for its impresi tc O) achievements since its inception 2 st = 1940, The service this squad offers is= 15 8 sl of uniold value in settling estates an c a3 sngurance claims, and patiuary | ¥ 2 | alleviating the anxiety of relatives and y 7 i Friends of victims. The squad mem Lk z bers themselves are totally dedicate is b r to their important mission. Inve hg S sponding to disasters, they frequen ; f ‘a work long hours under adverse condiA l(t ob = fjons in makeshift facilites, and musty b uy i combat the weather, fatigue, and other. xs : * gtressful conditions attendant to most <0 u such sncidents, Regardless, they stand () be ready and willing to promptly respon & i ¥ fo future calls for assistance whed Pr ® f V needed. . al = Through dedicated service and pet: z ‘ 2 sistent effort, the Disaster Squad hes out further demonstrated the imunense aloe ef fingerorint eomparison msi
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