Political Misuse of Domestic Intelligence: A Case Study on the FBI

Domestic intelligence is very important in preventing disorder while ensuring unity and security during a time of national crisis. However, if uncontrolled, domestic intelligence can be subject to political misuse, which causes serious damage both to individuals and to democratic institutions. There are various theoretical explanations for political misuse of domestic intelligence. The political use of domestic intelligence is best explained by the sociological theory of unfulfilled needs. On the other hand, political counterintelligence can be best explained by Threat Theory. In order for a domestic intelligence organization to be effective, its organizational discretion must be limited by establishing clear legislation that is not secret, on the focus, limits, and techniques of domestic intelligence. This system must be supported by a multi-level control mechanism.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2002

Author dc:creator

• Pacci, Mehme

Contributors dc:contributor

• Fritsch, Eric J.
• Caeti, Tory J.
• Tobolowsky, Peggy M., 1952-

• United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• Intelligence service -- United States.
• United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century.
• national security
• FBI
• domestic intelligence
• misuse
• political misuse

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• Public
• Copyright
• Pacci, Mehme
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 50777363
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