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FBI History — Part 2

50 pages · May 09, 2026 · Broad topic: General · Topic: FBI History · 50 pages OCR'd
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DEPARTEENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Investigation The investigative authority of Special Agents and Special Accountant in the wor reading as wt accepts investigative jurisdiction in such violations, or alleged viola- tions of Fedsral Laws as are no s of the Bureau of Investigation is broad. This is covered . ding of credentials issued to Special Agents of the Bureau, follows: : To whom it may concern: This is to certify that the bearer whose signature appears upon the margin hereof, is a regularly appointed Special Agent of the Depart- ment, and as such is charged with the duty-of in- vestigating violations of the laws of the United States and collecting evidence in which the United States is or may be a@ party in interest". Ag a matter of policy, however, the Bureau of Invest igation t specifically placed under the investi- gative jurisdiction of other investigative agencies by Congressional enactment. The Bureau assumes primary investigative jurisdiction in the following matters: Departmental personnel, including t Administrative and confidential investigations of various cutive and otherwise,~ upon the authorization of the Attorney General. Admiralty and Maritime Matters Alaskan Matters Applicants, Prohibition Bankruptcy Bondsmen and Sureties Bonus, Soldiers Overpayment Bribery Sivil Rights end Domestic Violence Civil Service Act Condemation of Land Contempt of Court Conyrights. Corrupt Practices Act Crimes on the High Seas Crimes on Government Reservations Desert ions Election Frauds Embezzlement and Illegal Possession of Government Property Escaped Federal Prisoners Explosives Act Extortion Extradition nose considered for appointment, exe-
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