Captain Lawrence. No, no instructions were given to me about my men watching the buildings—no, so, mine were more crowd control instructions—to watch the crowds, to keep them back, and to block off the traffic and to block off the streets on the approach of the motorcade and not to let them by—and to keep the crowds back.
Mr. Griffin. Were there other men who were going to have other responsibilities?
Captain Lawrence. Yes, it was my understanding that the other responsibilities in regard to security were to be handled by the special service bureau and the members of the criminal investigation division.
Mr. Griffin. And were they going to be stationed along the routes?
Captain Lawrence. It was my understanding that they would be.
Mr. Griffin. Were you ever informed as to how many men would be in each particular location?
Captain Lawrence. I was not.
Mr. Griffin. With specific reference to Dealey Plaza and the area of Elm and Houston and the School Book Depository, did you have any idea of how many Secret Service or detective bureau people or CID people would be in that area?
Captain Lawrence. I did not.
Mr. Griffin. Did you ever receive any advice or instructions from any member of the Secret Service about watching buildings or performing other functions other than the normal crowd controls which you have just mentioned?