The Erosion of Law Enforcement Intelligence--capabilities--public Security: Hearings Before the Subcommittee on Criminal Laws and Procedures of the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, Ninety-fifth Congress, First Session ...U.S. Government Printing Office, 1977 - Criminal investigation |
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Page 10 - ... involve or will involve the violation of federal law, -for the purpose of : (1) overthrowing the government of the United States...
Page 13 - ... very least ideologically attuned, convince us that their convictions were justified on this score. And this analysis disposes of the contention that a conspiracy to advocate, as distinguished from the advocacy itself, cannot be constitutionally restrained, because it comprises only the preparation. It is the existence of the conspiracy which creates the danger. ... If the ingredients of the reaction are present, we cannot bind the Government to wait until the catalyst is added.
Page 7 - The free flow of intelligence between Federal, State, and local agencies is essential to an effective law enforcement operation. To the extent that this flow is restricted, law enforcement is handicapped. And today this flow is terribly restricted, at every level and in every direction: From city-to-city, from State-to-state, from State agencies to Federal agencies, and from Federal agencies to the State and local level. This is a disastrous situation and we've got to find some way of reversing it.
Page 13 - If Government is aware that a group aiming at its overthrow is attempting to indoctrinate its members and to commit them to a course whereby they will strike when the leaders feel the circumstances permit, action by the Government is required.
Page 36 - Do you solemnly swear that the evidence you are about to give before this subcommittee will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God.
Page 12 - It must be shown that the individual is in a policy making position in the organization or has engaged in activities which indicate he is likely to use force or violence, in violation of a Federal law.
Page 36 - The Capitol Police shall police the United States Capitol Buildings and Grounds under the direction of the Capitol Police Board, consisting of the Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate, the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives, and the Architect of the Capitol, and shall have the power to enforce the provisions of...
Page 37 - James Power, Chief, US Capital Police, described the importance of exchange of information between Law Enforcement Agencies. Prior to the enactment of the Freedom of Information Act, as amended, and the Privacy Act, law enforcement officers and agencies felt free to exchange information concerning persons or groups posing threats of potential violence or of massive disorder. We were able to plan and could therefore prepare for security with less show of force, as we felt that we had fair knowledge...
Page 36 - I would like to thank you for affording me the opportunity to comment on these proposed USCG Vessel Safety Regulations.
Page 9 - For example, a major racket figure, said to be currently under investigation in the West, 7 years ago was a midlevel strong-arm man in the Midwest. His background, former contacts, and associates are important factors in today's investigation. Unless this background information over the years is maintained — retained— and is legally available, investigations will be unnecessarily prolonged and are likely to be unsuccessful.