Comment on FR Doc # 2010-21247

September 14, 2010 United States Department of Justice 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 940 Washington, DC 20530-0001 Re: CPCLO Order No. 004-2010 To Whom It May Concern: In contemplating the proposed rules that will provide exemption from certain aspects of the Privacy Act of 1974, it is quite apparent that the grounds for the exemptions are necessary and reasonable. It would be quite foolish to inform a potential suspect of an investigation and disclose the existence and contents of a file that contains crucial information to the investigation. While it can be safely presumed there are internal controls that address improper use of information and records in spite of the immunity provided by the exemptions in this proposal, it may be a good idea to make those controls explicit within the proposal itself. Surely the Federal Bureau of Investigation enjoys an exemplary record of service to this nation. However, historically there have been a few blemishes due to the behavior of some powerful politicians and compliant agents. Such errors have caused the public to be more sensitive to increased government power, especially to those organizations that have the power to take freedoms away and impose heavy sanctions. Therefore, it would be wise to assure the public that although agents of the FBI will enjoy a certain degree of immunity while they properly conduct investigations, there are still systems in place to address violations of pertinent laws and department policies. Listing those laws and policies, along with the potential penalties, within the rule proposal will make them explicit and perhaps address the concerns of the public while reminding agents of the great responsibility they have to fulfill their duty while protecting people’s liberties. Sincerely, Robert Rose Robert Rose Doctoral Student – University of La Verne 4526 Belford Way Riverside, CA 92507