Captain Talbert. I am sure there were many, but not in my presence.
Mr. Hubert. What were your instructions to Lieutenant Pierce regarding the security measures he should take with reference to the basement area?
Captain Talbert. Clear it and seal it off, or seal it off rather and then clear it, and search it.
Mr. Hubert. Would you describe what “seal it off” means?
Captain Talbert. Station officers at the entrances or exits and insure unauthorized personnel not entering the area.
Mr. Hubert. Did you go down to the basement yourself?
Captain Talbert. Yes, sir.
Mr. Hubert. Did you examine to see all possible entrances and direct that the sealing off process cover those possible entrances?
Captain Talbert. May I qualify again, or ask a question? Do you mean did I direct the actual sealing off?
Mr. Hubert. Yes.