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Revenue Service Mortimer M. Caplin, the Director, and other officials. Mr. Kennedy outlined at this conference the program which he had in mind for making inroads into organized crime. (Exhibit 593 ‘As part of the proceedings, Mr. Caplin presented for the examination of Mr. Kennedy and the Director copies “of instructions he had issued to investigative personnel ef the Internal Revenue Service concerning the responsi- bilities of that agency in the drive against organized crime. These instructions, entitled "Special Racketeer Investigations," were enclosed in a letter from Mr, Caplin to Mr, Kennedy which Mr, Caplin delivered personally to Mr. Kennedy that day. This document nade specific reference to planned use of electronic alds in investigation of leading racketeers by the internal Revenue Service. Page two of ‘this 4 docunent stated, “In conducting such investigations, full use will be made of available electronic equipment and other technical aids, as well as such investigative techniques as surveillances, undercover work, etc." Mr. Kennedy Advised of Bureau's Plans Against Organized Crine In a memorandum dated April 8, 1961, the Director was informed about conferences with selected Special Agents in Charge held in connection with the intensification of the