1960: My uncle is the FBI Director

Chapter 258 'Air Force One' - Shall we get it?

Inspector Frank Cassidy waited until late at night.

I've finished writing the report I'm going to give to the director tomorrow, but the phone still hasn't rung.

After reviewing the report, he put it in his briefcase, stared at the phone for a while, then picked up the receiver and dialed the number for the Seventh Precinct.

The call was quickly answered by the officer on duty.

Inspector Frank Cassidy was mild-mannered and first identified himself:

"I am Frank Cassidy from the Criminal Investigation Department at headquarters."

Then, in a formal manner, I asked the on-duty police officer to help convey the message:

"The Chief needs Deputy Inspector Doherty to come to headquarters tomorrow morning."

Inspector Frank Cassidy didn't say what the chief wanted to see Deputy Inspector Doherty for.

The officer on duty had no idea what had happened; he just instinctively felt that it might be something important and asked Superintendent Frank Cassidy if he should notify Deputy Superintendent Doherty immediately.

Inspector Frank Cassidy did not give a clear answer; he simply reminded the officer on duty that it was already past 11 p.m.

The officer on duty thanked Superintendent Frank Cassidy, and after ending the call, he wrote the incident down in his notebook, only reporting it to Deputy Superintendent Doherty the following morning.

Upon receiving the news, Deputy Commissioner Doherty immediately thought of the FBI case.

He pressed the bureau chief for the reason he had come to see him.

But Superintendent Frank Cassidy didn't say anything last night, and the officers on duty didn't dare to ask.

Aside from the fact that the chief was scheduled to meet with Deputy Superintendent Doherty that morning, the officers on duty knew nothing else.

Deputy Superintendent Doherty hurriedly put down his work and drove to headquarters.

Upon arriving at headquarters, Deputy Commissioner Doherty went straight to Commissioner Frank Cassidy's office.

Inspector Frank Cassidy was waiting for him inside.

When the two met, they stared at each other for a few seconds.

Inspector Frank Cassidy gestured to a chair and asked Deputy Inspector Doherty to sit down.

He checked the time, took out a folder, and handed it over:
"The director asked us to report to him on our cooperation with the FBI."

"We have twenty minutes to prepare."

"This is the report that I will give to the director later. Please take a look."

“You know more about this case than I do. Tell me now where things don’t match the facts, and we’ll make the changes as soon as possible.”

Deputy Superintendent Doherty tried to appear calm.

He took the folder and defended himself:

"I only received the news last night."

"They caught the criminal by the river the night before last, and apparently they just happened to be there..."

Inspector Frank Cassidy waved his hand, interrupting Deputy Inspector Doherty.

He pushed the folder in front of Deputy Superintendent Doherty, emphasizing his words:

"We don't have much time left."

Deputy Superintendent Doherty glanced at Superintendent Frank Cassidy, picked up the file, opened it, and quickly scanned it.

The report is short and can be read quickly.

Police Inspector Frank Cassidy asked him:

"What discrepancies exist between this and what you know?"

Deputy Superintendent Doherty looked at Superintendent Frank Cassidy:

"A collaboration invitation letter is an essential procedural document for cross-departmental cooperation."

"Requesting a cooperation invitation letter from the department requesting cooperation is a procedure clearly stipulated by the bureau."

"Moreover, the investigation had just begun at the time, and there was no time pressure. I believe that requesting a letter of invitation to cooperate was necessary and an essential procedure."

"After receiving the invitation to cooperate, we immediately dispatched two officers to work with the FBI and provided them with a group of internal affairs officers to help review the files."

"Our ethics unit also provided them with considerable assistance. The ethics unit dispatched an officer familiar with the streets to accompany the FBI on a street-level investigation."

"The mortuary team also provided considerable assistance in identifying the deceased."

"But later the FBI's investigation shifted its focus to Alexandria, which is under the jurisdiction of the Alexandria Police Department, and the assistance that our Seventh Precinct could provide was very limited."

"It turns out that the FBI's investigation was absolutely on the right track; the perpetrator was indeed from Alexandria."

Inspector Frank Cassidy met his gaze, thinking, "You'd better say that when you see the chief later."

He nodded and asked Deputy Superintendent Doherty:

"Okay, anything else? I mean the specifics of the case investigation."

Deputy Superintendent Doherty organized his thoughts:

"The girl who was almost killed by the criminals the night before last, her name is 'Canary'."

"She's a prostitute, working for a pimp named 'Ant' Marino. They were both locked up in the detention cell last night."

"According to them, the criminals chose the 'canary' on 7th Street, and the FBI agents were following behind them at the time."

"The prisoner led the 'canary' to the river, and the FBI agents followed them all the way to the river."

“This is what Marino saw with his own eyes.”

"besides……"

Deputy Commissioner Doherty added a few details, and Commissioner Frank Cassidy softened his stance, making supplementary revisions to the report.

Twenty minutes passed quickly, and the two went to report to the bureau chief.

DC Police Chief Charles V. Murray is just 48 years old and in the prime of his life.

He was tall and serious-looking, with short hair parted to the side. He wore a well-tailored dark suit and a neatly tied tie, making him look more like a stern CEO or senior government official than a traditional policeman.

Charles V. Murray did not come from a police family. He worked as a football coach in his early years, then joined the FBI, and later the DC Police Department, where he worked his way up to the position of chief.

Director Morey is known for his tough style. After taking office, he vigorously promoted a cooperative relationship with the FBI, making the two law enforcement agencies almost like one family.

This was done not only because the DC Police Department and FBI headquarters are in the same city, but also because of his early work experience with the FBI.

He has repeatedly expressed his respect for Director Hoover in public, admitting that he learned a lot from Director Hoover during his time working at the FBI.

Chief Morey's attitude was not just talk; his obsession with discipline and his management style of the DC Police Department were almost identical to those of Chief Hoover.

Inspector Frank Cassidy spent nearly half an hour recounting the events of the past few days to Chief Morey.

There was not a single embellishment or modification.

This made Deputy Superintendent Doherty, who was standing nearby, somewhat uneasy.

After the report was finished, Chief Morey put down the report and asked Deputy Inspector Doherty if it was the letter of invitation for cooperation that he had requested from the FBI.

Deputy Superintendent Doherty reluctantly agreed and tried to explain.

But Director Morey didn't want to hear his explanation.

He pointed to Deputy Superintendent Doherty, then to Superintendent Frank Cassidy, and gave the order directly:

"You hand over your work to him and report to the headquarters archives before next Monday. The archives department applied last year for a few experienced internal affairs officers."

Deputy Inspector Doherty's face flushed red. He wanted to explain, but when he met Chief Morey's sharp eyes, he swallowed his words and could only nod reluctantly.

Chief Inspector Morey was not satisfied with his behavior and asked Deputy Inspector Doherty directly:
"You don't want to go to the archives?"

He pointed out the window:
"You can also hand over your badge right now and get out of here!"

Deputy Inspector Doherty's neck turned red, and it's very likely his whole body turned red.

He answered loudly:
"No, sir!" "I'm very satisfied with this transfer, sir!"

Director Morey stared at him for a while before nodding, then looked at Frank Cassidy:

"Go to the Seventh Precinct and take over his position."

"The Seventh Precinct has had the lowest case closure rate for several consecutive years. I hope that after you go there, you can bring about a different change to the Seventh Precinct."

He met Frank Cassidy's gaze:

"If you are not satisfied with this transfer, bring it up now."

"The archives are short-staffed!"

Deputy Superintendent Frank Cassidy, already prepared, shook his head seriously:
"No complaints, sir!"

“I lack frontline work experience, so this is a great opportunity.”

Director Morey was satisfied with his answer, waved to the two men, and sent them out.

He looked at the report for a while before dialing Rosen's number.

The call was answered quickly.

Director Morey let out a hearty laugh:

"Alex, it's been a while since I've seen you at the poker table, this weekend..."

…………

Apartment at 4132 Q Street, Washington, D.C.

Director Hoover was looking through the newspaper.

Less than a week after the passage of the Government Employees Communications Security and Oversight Act, discussions surrounding the bill continue to dominate the front pages of major newspapers.

Only yesterday, due to the special circumstances of Memorial Day, was the discussion of the bill moved to the next edition.

The front page was given to President Jack and the memorial ceremony he presided over.

As soon as Memorial Day passed, the front page immediately returned to the discussion of the bill.

Supporters and opponents of the bill have moved beyond the stage of reasoning and trying to persuade each other, and have officially entered the stage of verbal battles.

Supporters vehemently denounced opponents as traitors, while opponents mocked supporters, suggesting they simply elect an emperor.

Director Hoover skimmed the article, quickly moving on to the next page.

The newspaper layout has been quite consistent these past few days.

The front page featured the "Government Employees Communications Security and Oversight Act," while the second page featured President Jack's Apollo program.

On May 25, President Jack mentioned in his 'Special Message on National Urgent Needs':

"I believe our nation should commit to achieving the goal of sending humans to the moon and bringing them safely back to Earth before the end of this decade."

The Apollo program was officially established.

From the successful Soviet manned spaceflight on April 12 to the disastrous military operation on April 17, the people of America experienced a month that left them terrified.

In May, good news finally arrived.

However, a considerable number of people also criticized President Jack.

The criticisms mainly focused on four aspects:
One issue is the controversy surrounding the costs and priorities of the Apollo program.

Opponents argued that the Apollo program was extremely expensive and could cripple Emily's economy, dragging her into a deep abyss.

Second, the scientific value of the Apollo program.

A significant portion of the scientific community, including some top physicists and Nobel laureates, believes that the scientific rewards of a manned lunar landing are disproportionate to the costs.

They advocate for the development of unmanned probes, believing that this would be more efficient and cheaper.

They believe that sending a person to the moon was more about political and symbolic significance than pure scientific research.

Third, the feasibility of the technology.

Many people believe that with the current technology, which makes even sending people into space difficult, it is impossible to achieve a lunar return; it's practically science fiction.

Many science fiction stories wouldn't dare to be written like this.

Fourth, political motives.

Some opponents argue that the Apollo program was purely a political stunt by President Jack to divert attention from the failure of Operation April 17, and a costly vanity project.

The Apollo program surpassed a communications security bill that only targeted government employees in terms of influence, discussion, and public participation.

However, the Government Employees Communications Security and Oversight Act has consistently occupied the front page of newspapers.

The three parties are well aware of why this situation has arisen.

Director Hoover flipped through the front and back pages of various newspapers with great interest, occasionally sharing with Tolson which 'little essays' were particularly insightful.

The newspaper reports were very restrained and did not mention Director Hoover himself.

Of course, Theodore wasn't involved either.

All reports are simply stating the facts; even if there are mutual insults and attacks, they are attacks on opponents and supporters, and have nothing to do with Director Hoover.

Tolson straightened the rummaged newspapers and looked at Director Hoover:
“Charles V. Murray promoted Inspector Frank Cassidy to the Seventh Precinct as a deputy inspector.”

"The former Deputy Superintendent Doherty was demoted and transferred to the archives at their headquarters to manage files."

Director Hoover snorted.
“Charles Morey is always quick to act.”

Thorsen echoed:
"He only found out about it yesterday afternoon after returning to headquarters from the memorial ceremony, and it was all taken care of this morning."

Director Hoover thought for a moment and asked Tolson:
"Alex Rosen told him?"

Thorsen nodded:

"Theodore and his team caught the murderer on the night of the 30th, and interrogated him the following afternoon, obtaining his confession."

“After Alex Rosen learned about it, he called Charles V. Morey.”

"I heard he was furious and almost kicked Frank Cassidy into the archives too."

Director Hoover smiled, in a good mood.

Tolson hesitated for a moment, then opened the file bag, took out an application, and handed it to Director Hoover.

Director Hoover, puzzled, looked at Tolson.

Tolson organized his thoughts:

“Alex Rosen gave it to me today, saying it was the report Theodore submitted.”

Director Hoover, somewhat curious, put on his glasses, unfolded the letter folded into three sections, realized he was holding it upside down, and turned it around again:
"What did he report this time?"

Thorsen paused for a moment:
"airplane."

Director Hoover looked at him with suspicion:

"what?"

Thorsen's expression was strange:
"He wants to apply for a plane for their group to use for commuting."

"Theodore thought that cases from all over the country would soon be coming to him, and they needed a plane."

Director Hoover suspected his old friend was joking with him.

He stared intently at Thorsen, but didn't see the other man laughing, and began to doubt if he had misheard.

Thorson had anticipated this, and turned to the second page of the report, pointing it out to Director Hoover.

Director Hoover gave a heavy snort:
"Go ask him if he wants 'Air Force One'?"

(End of this chapter)