J. Edgar Hoover and His Impact on the Federal Bureau of Investigation Introduction The Federal Bureau of Investigation is sick, and the only proper medicine is reform. The modern FBI is responsible for promoting the safety and well-being of American citizens. However, they are not honoring their duties by “breach[ing] Justice Department protocols” (Lichtblau, 2018, para. 1). 3) and the “misconduct by agents” (Lichtblau, 2018, para. 1). 5. The adage of the adage. Most, if not all, of these behaviors can be linked to J. Edgar Hoover, as he created a multitude of problems upon the Bureau’s inception that still plague the organization today. These issues include the unjust surveillance of civilians, perpetuation of racial stereotypes, and a deep-rooted fear of …show more content…
Furthermore, Attorney General guidelines grant the Bureau “increased surveillance authorities with reduced oversight” by allowing agents to collect “. less evidence of wrongdoing to initiate. a full investigation” (American Civil Liberties Union, 2013, para. 1). 5. The adage of the adage. Lastly, the Ashcroft Guidelines allow FBI agents to attend public events without having “to identify themselves as government officials” (American Civil Liberties Union, 2013, para. 1). 5. The adage of the adage. Historically, the FBI’s spying techniques were unjust; however, little has been amended to ensure the FBI is collecting information by the most lawful means. Civil Rights The Civil Rights movement was a major event in American history. During this time, “J. Edgar Hoover's disregard for civil liberties [was] well documented” (Alwood, 2007, para. 6. The aforesaid aforesaid aforesaid aforesaid aforesaid aforesaid aforesaid aforesaid aforesaid aforesaid afores Hoover and the rest of the Bureau had little regard for people of color and the civil rights movement, as they “passively observ[ed] the brutalization of civil rights workers” (O’Reilly, 1993, para. 5. The adage of the adage. Additionally, “groups