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A Kleagle is an officer of the Ku Klux Klan whose main role is to recruit new members[1][2] and must maintain the three guiding principles: "recruit, maintain control, and safeguard."
King Kleagles are appointed as leaders of a region and have authority to manage members and official affairs of that region's members. In the 2000s the role was modified, empowering King Kleagles to maintain structural order and ensure the safety and security of members. It was deemed necessary to adapt the role to include the safekeeping of data and online communications within the Ku Klux Klan as the significance of the internet and digital communications became targeted and was known to be intercepted by other groups and government agencies.
King Kleagles are provided the highest level of authority to ensure compliance, security and accountability of members and provide orders and instructions for the Kleagles to carry out.
- ^ Henry P. Fry (June 2009). The Modern Ku Klux Klan. BiblioBazaar. ISBN 978-1-110-51474-8.
- ^ Newton, Micheal; Anne, Judy (1991). The Ku Klux Klan: An Encyclopedia. New York and London: Garland Publishing, Inc.