It turned out that the car pursuing Hitler was full of RSD bodyguards, who had not thought to inform the Führer or any of his immediate entourage beforehand.[24] This incident illustrates the "sometimes farcical nature of Hitler's security" during the early years.[46] It further is an example of the duplication of departments and units with overlapping responsibilities, which was common in Nazi Germany.[47] This policy was used in the "hierarchy" of the SS and Nazi Party to prevent one person or one group from accumulating too much power.[48]