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Tolson r r. Bishop. Mr. Brennan, C.D Mr. Callah Mr. Caep Mr. Conra Mr. Soyars Tele. Room Mies Holmes Mies Gandy Si _ a December 15, 1970 : if L2-275 FDL - F Mr. E. Robeyt’Seaver ifsce of Clerk . Supreme Court of the United States hv Washington, D. C. 20543 ID Gee . Dear Mr. Seaver: oe carr This will acknowledge receipt of your letter o r 11, 1970, to Assistant Director Joseph J. Casper of this Bureau. For your information, I have authorized the use of the non- lethal aerosol liquid tear gas by Special Agent pereonnel of the FBI. This equipment is utilized by Agent personnel of the FBI under strict controls as a nonlethal weapon. it is utilized to bring under control individuals who are physically opposing apprehension or threatening to use a weapon from which — an Agent can reasonably avoid injury and persons physically interfering with Gg an apprehension. It is not a substitute for a revolver. If it is used against any person, this individual is immediately given first aid by flushing the afflicted area with water and as soon as possible thereafter the individual ',. 1s examined by a physician. It is felt desirable to obtain from the physician ‘°° written report of his findings and maintain this report for future reference. \ 104 . , _ Prior to the use of this device by FBI Agents, the Agents are afforded training. Should the Chief Justice desire that the FBI afford this type of training to the Supreme Court guard force, I am sure this can be arranged at a mutually agreeable time. We have experienced no difficulties with accidental discharge. Some of the zerosol dispensers show temperatures _“. ¥° at which the contents of the container become unstable; this is, as you will ee note, at extremely high temperatures. We have, through effective training, encountered no danger to bystanders. Any type of weapon has the potential illem = Of inflicting injury. — on ged D. 0.| . Sullivan i \ PNG = party (See NOTE page 2) . Vy Lee NS ie APPROVA (Ae ee os af