Mr. Hubert. You were looking for such?
Mr. Curry. Yes; we certainly were.
Mr. Hubert. Chief, what was your intention had you found such evidence?
Mr. Curry. Proper action would have been taken.
Mr. Hubert. And by that you mean what?
Mr. Curry. The officer, if criminal negligence had been established, he would have been filed on by us.
Mr. Hubert. Now, there has been also the rumor that while the police did not actively cooperate, that they saw Jack Ruby there, didn't pay much attention to him, were really appalled when he did what he did, and then after that, engaged in a cover-up activity to preserve the reputation of the police department. Can you tell us whether your investigative efforts were directed toward uncovering any evidence which might throw light on that matter?
Mr. Curry. This investigation which was conducted was a completely impartial investigation.
We in the police department for a number of years have felt like if there is anything wrong in our department, we want to know it, and if actions of the officers are improper, an examination of our records through the years will show that we have taken whatever action was indicated, whether this be filing on a man for law violations or for improper conduct or whatever it might be. The seriousness of the offense is certainly not covered up and through the years we have a reputation for a high standard of conduct and the integrity of the department has not been questioned.
Mr. Hubert. You are satisfied that from all you know that there has been no effort to cover up?