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Rosen to Sullivan Memorandum RE: INDIAN OCCUPATION OF ALCATRAZ ISLAND On June 15, 197l, Chief of Police, Richmond, California., advised the Indians at the Nike missile site were not arrested as planned because he had expected the U. S. Army would supply logistical support and other assistance to this operation and have refused to do so. Officials and local authorities of Richmond, alone and carry the financial burden and cost of the raid and arrests. The Chief of Police, Richmond, indicated on June 15, 1971, he may make a press release about the lack of cooperation of the military.. A San Francisco source determined from an Indian spokesman at the missile site that a number of Indians are coming to the site from Canada and they anticipated having as many las 2,000 Indians at the site by June 18, 197l.. ACTIon: For information. Attached for your approval is a letter to the Attorney General with a copy to the Deputy Attorney. General and Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division, advising of the above..