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ae a ee AA ae cre a cay Stee ee ee - pane Re i en En eR : 0 © Bepartnent of Justice | RECEIVED Washington, D.C. October 10, 1930. . L fee 7 BTN 8I999 FT Director, iss a Bureau of Investigation, : _ Department of Justice, \e, a) Washington, D. C. N7 ve . ™ + “ Dear Sir: OCT Ir. ar, Reference is respectfully made to your letter dated October 8, 1930, advising that the Bureau has under consideration, the possible desirability of changing the name by which both classes of the investigative staff of the Bureau is known so as to conform more closely with their actual duties and to emphasize the unity of the .. Bureau's personnel and the comprehensive character of its ‘<i. work. It is noted that it is desired that the basic in- “’- westigative nature of the work of the Bureau of Investiga- i, tion be stressed, and it is believed undesirable to show €=, any distinction between Special Agents and Special Account- / ants, as now exists. c . ce oA shes Fey we a - In my opinion, it would not appear to be desirable Kad Rte have one name or title for both the Special Agents and ~ Special Accountants, particularly in view of the fact that Special Accountants, when testifying in court, are frequently called upon to inform the court as to their qualifications as an Accountant, as distinguished from the qualifications of a Special Agent. The use of the titles"Operator™ or "Inspector" are the only two which would appear to in any way be applicable to the duties of both a Special Agent and a Special Accountant. However, the word "Operator" is one which is commonly used by detective agencies, and in my opinion, does not demand the re- spect, dignity and force applicable to the position of a Special Agent and a Special Accountant. The title "Inspector" is gen- / erally givanto one whose duties, to a certain extent, are more / limited in scope than the duties of a Special Agent and a Special Accountant. (Ck-2172 a RECUOp Vl -- OUT / Oa: - ae re eee