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April 14, 1975# DISSERTATION ON PROCEDURES FOR OPENING, CLOSING AND MAINTAINING DOMESTIC SECURITY CASES IN PENDING STATUSFBI authority to investigate domestic security cases is derived from numerous criminal statutes and Presidential Directives and Executive Orders concerning internal security and employee loyalty matters. Procedurally, the Bureau opens, continues, and closes such cases on the basis of these legal considerations.Upon receipt of a fact situation from any of a myriad of sources, an Agent must necessarily make a judgment as to whether this situation appears to fall within the scope of FBI jurisdiction.More specifically, domestic security investigations are initiated when allegations clearly indicate a person, either as an individual or as a member of a group, acts to unlawfully alter the Government in violation of the Smith Act, the Rebellion or Insurrection Statute, the Seditious Conspiracy Statute, or other related enactments. Special emphasis is placed on those engaged in violent furtherance of such illegal acts. A full investigation continues so long as these indications of illegal activity exist.When allegations do not clearly indicate that activities on the part of an individual fall within this jurisdictional area, self-imposed regulations require that a "preliminary investigation" be conducted. This inquiry consists of obtaining information from established sources (such as records maintained by police departments, local governments, and private agencies); informants; public source information; and FBI records. These investigations are limited to 90 days during which an honest effort is made to distinguish as soon as possible between legitimate political activity and illegal acts. If more than 90 days are required to resolve this question, authority to exceed this period must be obtained from FBI Headquarters. In seeking this extension, a full statement must be made of the allegation, the jurisdictional authority involved, and facts that appear to justify the continuance.NW 88296 Docld:32989532 Page 76
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When an allegation is received that a groupmay fall within existing jurisdictional criteria, FBIHeadquarters is immediately notified and a "preliminaryinvestigation" along the lines already indicated isundertaken. Again, approval from FBI Headquarters mustbe obtained to continue this "preliminary investigation"beyond 90 days to resolve whether jurisdictional standardsare met. If met, a full investigation is conductedupon approval by FBI Headquarters.Internal security investigations are alsoconducted on the basis of specific instructions fromthe Attorney General (pursuant to Presidential Directives)to the Director of the FBI. Until the instruction iscomplied with, these matters remain pending.Every effort is made to maintain properadministrative control over domestic security investigationsand to insure full compliance with the law. In thisregard, Bureau rules require Agents to limit investigationsto relevant matters. Supervisory personnel in the Fieldand at FBI Headquarters review the progress and relevancyof these investigations, and reports are forwarded tothe Department of Justice. Agents also receive legalinstruction on a continuing basis in order that theymay be fully able to recognize relevance and safeguardindividual rights.These Bureau procedures have been devisedin an honest effort to carry out with maximum effectivenessand propriety our vital domestic security responsibilities.Over the years, the FBI has handled these responsibilitiesand protected the domestic security of our Nation withgreat dedication and, I believe, with great distinction.We will continue to vigorously carry out these dutieswith all due regard for individual rights and liberties.I believe the procedures I have outlined are in fullaccord with this purpose.
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# OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 UNITED STAS GOVERNMENTMemorandumTO: Mr. J. B. Adams DATE: 4/1/75FROM: Mr. W. R. WannallSUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONYThe purpose of this memorandum is to enclose a paper concerning the opening, closing, and maintenance of domestic security cases in pending status requested as set forth in memorandum to Mr. Callahan from Mr. Adams of the same caption, dated 3/7/75. 62-116435-55Referenced memorandum instructed that the paper was to be non- technical and in a form easily understood for purposes of argument. Legal Counsel Division and writers in the External Affairs Division are to be contacted to coordinate legal aspects and preparation of final paper, respectively.ACTION:Legal Counsel Division review attachment for legal considerations.External Affairs Division review for preparation of final paper.EnclosureALL: vb (9)1- Mr. N. P. Callahan1- Mr. J. B. Adams1- Mr. T. J. Jenkins...1- Mr. D. W. Moore, Jr.1- Mr. J. A. Mintz1- Mr. W. R. Wannall1- Mr. A. B. Fulton1- Mr. A. L. Lacey, JrNW 88296 DocId:32989532 Page 78> [Figure: A list of recipients, dates, and approval stamps are hand written on the document.]> ![photo description: A list of recipients, dates, and approval stamps are hand written on the document.]
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# DISSERTATION ON PROCEDURES FOROPENING, CLOSING AND MAINTAININGDOMESTIC SECURITY CASES IN PENDING STATUS#MDR16ALL INFORMATION CONTAINEDHEROIN IS UNCLASSIFIEDDATE 1-19-01 EYSSP-2 ALAMIGAssoc. Dir.Dep. AD Adm.Dep. AD Inv.Asst. Dir.:Admin.Comp. Syst.Ext. AffairsFiles & Com.Gen. Inv.Ident.InspectionIntell.LaboratoryPlan. & Eval.Spec. Inv.TrainingLegal Coun.Telephone Rm.Director Sec'yThe FBI opens, continues pending investigation, and closesdomestic security cases based on legal considerations. The Bureau is chargedwith the investigation of violation of numerous criminal statutes, as well asduties imposed by Presidential Directives and Executive Orders concerninginternal security and employee loyalty matters.The procedure for handling such investigation is dictated bythe facts and circumstances of each case. Upon receipt of a fact situation fromany of a myriad of sources, the Agent must necessarily make a judgment todetermine whether these facts reasonably indicate an activity falling withinthe scope of the FBI's jurisdiction.Domestic security investigations are initiated regarding individualswhen allegations establish that he, individually or as an active group member,acts to unlawfully alter the Government in violation of the Smith Act, theRebellion or Insurrection Statute, the Seditious Conspiracy Statute, or otherrelated enactments, Special emphasis is placed on those practicing actionor violence in furtherance of their goal. If the allegation shows facts clearlywithin the scope of these statutes, a full investigation is conducted and continuesso long as facts exist to indicate a reasonable possibility that these ends couldbe achieved.In some instances, allegations regarding the individual do notclearly fall within the scope of authority. Self-imposed restraining regulationsrequire that such inquiry be limited to a "preliminary investigation" consistingof contacts for informational purposes only with established sources, such aspolice bureaus, records departments of local governments, and private recordsources; informants; public source information; and Bureau records. Theseinvestigations are limited to 90 days. An earnest effort is made to distinguishas soon as possible between mere unorthodox political views or dissent on theone hand and revolutionary and/or criminal activity on the other. If to exceed90 days, a report is made to FBI Headquarters specifically stating the allegation,the jurisdictional authority and such facts as would justify continuance of theinvestigation. A concurrence of Headquarters is necessary for continuance.When an allegation is received that a group may fall within thejurisdictional criteria, Headquarters is immediately notified and investigationis limited to the "preliminary investigation" as described above. Any investi-ALL: vbMAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNITNW 88296 Docld:32989532 Page 79stiSEE NOTE PAGE TWOGPO 54-546103213/6
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gation beyond that is made only upon approval by Headquarters. If such continuance is approved, investigation continues to resolve whether jurisdictional standards are met. If met, and Headquarters' approval obtained, a full investigation is conducted.Apart from these situations, specific instructions from the Attorney General, pursuant to Presidential Directives, to the Director of the FBI concerning matters of internal security are the basis for investigations. Until the instruction is complied with, these matters remain pending.Bureau rules require an Agent to limit investigations to relevant matters. Field office and Headquarters supervisors review the progress and relevancy of investigations and reports are forwarded to the Department of Justice. The FBI is ever aware of and controlled by court decisions interpreting the law. Agents receive continuing legal instruction in order to recognize relevance and the rights of persons under the law.These regulatory procedures are the means by which the FBI implements the responsibilities imposed by the statutes, Presidential Directives, and orders of the Attorney General. An examination of the domestic security problems confronting this Nation would reveal that, as early as 1936, concern arose over "Fifth Column" activities of Communists and Fascists and continued through WW II. This concern has evolved to other threats, through the years, such as the foreign-dominated Communist influence in America during the Cold War, the Ku Klux Klan's interference with the rights of others, the turbulent anti-Vietnam War demonstrations, the urban ghetto riots, and the rise of the racially-oriented organizations preaching revolution and their more violent splinter groups practicing open guerrilla warfare. The FBI, charged by statute and supplemented by Directives to investigate such matters in order to fulfill the duty, promulgated the investigative procedure for a dual purpose. The FBI recognizes not only the duty to investigate, to preserve the Constitution, but the fact the Constitution delineates zones of privacy and individual liberties. These regulatory procedures speak reasonably to both.NOTE:See memorandum Mr. W. R. Wannall to Mr. J. B. Adams, dated 4/1/75, captioned "Congressional Testimony," prepared by ALL: vb.
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# DISSERTATION ON PROCEDURES FOROPENING, CLOSING AND MAINTAININGDOMESTIC SECURITY CASES IN PENDING STATUSThe FBI opens, continues pending investigation, and closesdomestic security cases based on legal considerations. The Bureau is chargedwith the investigation of violation of numerous criminal statutes, as well asduties imposed by Presidential Directives and Executive Orders concerninginternal security and employee loyalty matters.The procedure for handling such investigation is dictated bythe facts and circumstances of each case. Upon receipt of a fact situation fromany of a myriad of sources, the Agent must necessarily make a judgment todetermine whether these facts reasonably indicate an activity falling withinthe scope of the FBI's jurisdiction.Domestic security investigations are initiated regarding individualswhen allegations establish that he, individually or as an active group member,acts to unlawfully alter the Government in violation of the Smith Act, theRebellion or Insurrection Statute, the Seditious Conspiracy Statute, or otherrelated enactments. Special emphasis is placed on those practicing actionor violence in furtherance of their goal. If the allegation shows facts clearlywithin the scope of these statutes, a full investigation is conducted and continuesso long as facts exist to indicate a reasonable possibility that these ends couldbe achieved.In some instances, allegations regarding the individual do notclearly fall within the scope of authority. Self-imposed restraining regulationsrequire that such inquiry be limited to a "preliminary investigation" consistingof contacts for informational purposes only with established sources, such aspolice bureaus, records departments of local governments, and private recordsources; informants; public source information; and Bureau records. Theseinvestigations are limited to 90 days. An earnest effort is made to distinguishas soon as possible between mere unorthodox political views or dissent on theone hand and revolutionary and/or criminal activity on the other. If to exceed90 days, a report is made to FBI Headquarters specifically stating the allegation,the jurisdictional authority and such facts as would justify continuance of theinvestigation. A concurrence of Headquarters is necessary for continuance.When an allegation is received that a group may fall within thejurisdictional criteria, Headquarters is immediately notified and investigationis limited to the "preliminary investigation" as described above. Any investi-
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gation beyond that is made only upon approval by Headquarters. If such continuance is approved, investigation continues to resolve whether jurisdictional standards are met. If met, and Headquarters' approval obtained, a full investigation is conducted.Apart from these situations, specific instructions from the Attorney General, pursuant to Presidential Directives, to the Director of the FBI concerning matters of internal security are the basis for investigations. Until the instruction is complied with, these matters remain pending.Bureau rules require an Agent to limit investigations to relevant matters. Field office and Headquarters supervisors review the progress and relevancy of investigations and reports are forwarded to the Department of Justice. The FBI is ever aware of and controlled by court decisions interpreting the law. Agents receive continuing legal instruction in order to recognize relevance and the rights of persons under the law.These regulatory procedures are the means by which the FBI implements the responsibilities imposed by the statutes, Presidential Directives, and orders of the Attorney General. An examination of the domestic security problems confronting this Nation would reveal that, as early as 1936, concern arose over "Fifth Column" activities of Communists and Fascists and continued through WW II. This concern has evolved to other threats, through the years, such as the foreign-dominated Communist influence in America during the Cold War, the Ku Klux Klan's interference with the rights of others, the turbulent anti-Vietnam War demonstrations, the urban ghetto riots, and the rise of the racially-oriented organizations preaching revolution and their more violent splinter groups practicing open guerrilla warfare. The FBI, charged by statute and supplemented by Directives to investigate such matters in order to fulfill the duty, promulgated the investigative procedure for a dual purpose. The FBI recognizes not only the duty to investigate, to preserve the Constitution, but the fact the Constitution delineates zones of privacy and individual liberties. These regulatory procedures speak reasonably to both.
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# UNITED STATES GOVERNMENTMemorandumTO: MR. J. B. ADAMSFROM: LEGAL COUNSELSUBJECT: SENSTUDY 751 - Mr. J. B. Adams1 - Mr. T. J. Jenkins(Enclosures - 2)DATE: May 7, 19751 - Each Assistant Director1 - Mr. W. O. Cregar1 - Mr. J. B. Hotis1 - Mr. P. V. Daly1 - Mr. S. F. PhillipsRe my memorandum to you 5/5/75 enclosing a request from the Senate Select Committee (SSC) for additional information. Attached to the copies of instant memorandum for Messrs. Jenkins, Ash, Moore, and White are copies of the referenced memorandum and its enclosure.The following is to delineate individual responsibilities and assignments for securing the information requested by the SSC. Because the request covers areas of operations affecting all Divisions of the Bureau except Office of Planning and Evaluation (OPE), it will be necessary that the very closest coordination and maximum of cooperation be effected in order to implement the SSC request.In handling this request which deals primarily with furnishing to the SSC of various Sections of the Manual of Instructions and Manual of Rules and Regulations, as well as information concerning our filing system, and particularly copies of all Bureau forms, we should bear in mind that there are available three options for consideration. One, is to give the requested information or documents. Two, is to not furnish the documents but merely permit their review at FBIHQ. A third option available is to set forth justifying data to support a denial of furnishing the information or documents. Of course, in furnishing any documents, we should bear in mind the option of excising sensitive information.In delineating the specific responsibilities for the various Divisions, we are designating the Division having primary interest as the one to repare the necessary material and are62-116395PVD/SFP:ekwCONTINUED - OVER
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Memorandum to Mr. J. B. AdamsRE: SENSTUDY 7562-116395indicating in most instances what other Divisions would have an input to furnish the primary Division. Even if auxiliary Divisions are not designated for input purposes, if the primary Division desires the views of another Division, it should obtain same prior to preparing the material.Because of the involved coordination necessary, it is requested that each Division except OPE designate a representative to appear at a conference at 10:00 A.M. Friday, 5/9/75, in the Intelligence Division Conference Room, Room 4017, JEH Building, where the details for preparation of the necessary material will be discussed.The following are the assignments corresponding with the 4/30/75 SSC memorandum and its appendices which deal with four main requests.(1) The portion dealing with Superseded Sections of the Manual of Instructions will be handled by the Training Division which will gather all of the necessary information from Bureau files after which Intelligence Division will review and make a final determination as to the necessary response to the SSC.(2) Concerning Sections of the Manual of Instructions Not Previously Produced and the corresponding Appendix B, the following assignments are made.| Section | Subject                                            | Assignment                                                                                                                                                                                                         || ------- | -------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ || 4       | Surveillances and Raids                            | (Training Division with input to be supplied by the three investigative Divisions. Note should be taken that this Section was previously made available to GAO in connection with its audit of Bureau operations.) || 8R      | Data Processing Section, Computer Systems Division | (Computer Systems Division)                                                                                                                                                                                        |- 2 -CONTINUED - OVER
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Memorandum to Mr. J. B. AdamsRE: SENSTUDY 7562-116395| Section | Subject                                                                                         | Assignment                             || ------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- || 19      | Applicant and Employee Investigations Conducted for Other Agencies                              | (Special Investigative Division) (SID) || 23      | Bomb Threats, Explosives and Incendiary Devices                                                 | (Intelligence Division) (INTD)         || 27      | Civil Rights                                                                                    | (General Investigative Division) (GID) || 28      | Civil Rights Act of 1964                                                                        | (GID)                                  || 29      | Conspiracy                                                                                      | (GID with input from INTD and SID)     || 75      | Neutrality Matters                                                                              | (INTD)                                 || 78      | Passports and Visas                                                                             | (GID)                                  || 90      | Selective Service Act                                                                           | (SID)                                  || 102     | Coordination with Other Government Agencies                                                     | (INTD with input from GID and SID).    || 103     | Foreign Police Coopera- tion                                                                    | (INTD)                                 || 134     | Assaulting the President of the United States and Threats to the President of the United States | (GID)                                  || 136     | Antiriot Laws                                                                                   | (INTD)                                 || 144     | Police Killings                                                                                 | (GID)                                  || 146     | Protection of Foreign Officials and Official Guests of the United States                        | (INTD with input from GID)             |- 3 -CONTINUED - OVERNW 88296 Docld:32989532 Page 85
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Memorandum to Mr. J. B. AdamsRE: SENSTUDY 7562-116395(3) Concerning the Manual of Rules and Regulations and Appendix C, the following assignments are made. For Part I, Section 9 - Disciplinary Matters (Administrative Division). For Part II, Section 1 - Authority - Training - Submission of Information (Training Division); Section 2 - Supervision - Availability - Resident Agències (Administrative Division); Section 3 - Administration of Offices (Files and Communications Division with input from Administrative Division. Computer Systems Division will supply the input for 3F); Section 4 - Communications (Files and Communications Division with input from the following Divisions: Administrative, INTD, GID, SID, Legal Counsel, and Computer Systems Division); Section 5 - Dissemination of. Information (GID with input from INTD and SID); Section 6 - Publications, Press, and Public Contacts (External Affairs Division); Section 7 - Payments - Property (Administrative Division with input from Computer Systems Division); Section 8 - Miscellaneous Regulations (SID with all other Divisions except OPE furnishing appropriate input); Section 9 - Classification - Character - Copies - Abbreviations (Training Division with all other Divisions except OPE furnishing appropriate input).(4) Concerning Filing System, Files and Communications Division will handle with necessary input from Training Division concerning the request pertaining to all Bureau Forms.This matter must be given priority, expedite attention by all Divisions bearing in mind that on the one hand, it is absolutely imperative that the review and study be of high quality, and that on the other hand, there be no delay which could result in criticism of the Bureau for not responding promptly to the SSC.RECOMMENDATIONS:(1) Assignments to be handled as indicated above.- 4 -CONTINUED - OVERNW 88296 Item H29880652 Page 86
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Memorandum to Mr. J. B. AdamsRE: SENSTUDY 7562-116395(2) Representatives of all Divisions except OPE attend coordinating conference 10:00 A.M. 5/9/75, Room 4017, JEH Building.![signature]![signature]![signature]- 5 -