Immediately the commander of the top echelon had cut in and given orders to proceed with a precise investigation.

"We can't proceed with a criminal investigation without a victim," Rudolph said.

They could decide to proceed with a full investigation, drop it or narrow its focus.

I then proceeded with an investigation in preparation to come forward.

When the dispute was resolved, they tried to withdraw the complaint, but the police proceeded with an investigation.

"And so the Justice Department, I presume, will proceed forward with a full investigation."

Only then will they proceed with an investigation and appoint investigators.

Mr. Kantor's office has 45 days to decide whether to proceed with an investigation.

Revell replied to Kissinger that there was sufficient evidence to proceed with an investigation.

The department expects to take about four more weeks in the initial study and then decide whether to proceed with an investigation.