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OPHONAL IORM NO.10 5010-106 GSA CEN.REG NO.27 MAY192ON UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO : Mr. Tolson DATE: 9/9/70 Iter FROM : J. P. Mohr Tele.Room Ho +SUBJECT: PROTECTION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL On 9/2/70, in a conversation with SA Dennis F. Creedon, the Attorney General mentioned that the President has expressed alarm over the possibility of assaults and the threats to kidnap Government officials. The Attorney General pointed out that, as Creedon knew, there have been a number of threats against him personally as well as reported threats to kidnap Justice Department officials which he assumes would mean him principally. The President had advised both him and Secretary of State Rogers in a conversation that they should insure that adequate measures are taken to prevent physical harm from befalling them. The Attorney General also pointed out that Secret Service Agents have been assigned to accompany Presidential Advisor Henry Kissinger on/ instructions from the President. In a conversation with Agents of the Office of Security assigned : to the protection of Secretary Rogers, Creedon learned that Rogers had discussed the President's comments with them. These Agents had previously recommended to Secretary Rogers that a 24-hour watch be placed on his J residence and that a follow car with two Agents also accompany his vehicle' on \0 his movements in Washington, D. C. According to these Agents, Secretary Rogers had been reluctant to adopt these measures, but in view of the concern J of the President he has agreed to the institution of a watch on his residence and a follow car in connection with his movements in the city. DAKINAS It was apparent to Creedon from his conversation with the Mr. Kissinger that the personal security of Cabinet members and officials Jis of prime concern to both the President and the officials themselves. RECOMMENDATION: For information SEP 22 1970 1 - Mr. Mohr 59$EP281970 FBI23-cV-10741)-307