Chief Stevenson. No, sir; not to my knowledge.
Mr. Hubert. Do you know what security plans had been instituted prior to the time that Chief Curry spoke to Sheriff Decker?
Chief Stevenson. No, sir; not to my knowledge. Nothing more than that I had instructed my detectives to stand by for assignment.
Mr. Hubert. What assignment was it contemplated that your detectives would have?
Chief Stevenson. That they would stand by for any assignment that might be needed in the basement at the transfer of Oswald.
Mr. Hubert. That was irrespective of whether or not the sheriff moved the prisoner or your department did?
Chief Stevenson. Yes, sir.
Mr. Hubert. Now do you recall any instructions or orders with reference to the position of the press in the basement?
Chief Stevenson. Yes; I was——
Mr. Hubert. Go ahead.