“ww 55069 ‘Docld:32989528, Page 693 jn - During your investigative coverage of all militant black nationalists, be most alert to any foreign travel. Advise the Bureau . promptly of such in order that appropriate overseas investigations may be conducted to establish activities and contacts abroad. In addition, each office should submit a letterhead memorandum with the abeve caption within 30 days setting forth all information contained therein having a bearing upon this matter. The information is. to include indications ‘of foreign support, direction, ' guidance or influence, as well as a listing of individual black nationalists residing in the territory covered by your office who have traveled to communist countries within the pist two years. Each office should open a control file captioned as above to which should be - directed copies of all information developed along these lines. # control file has been established at the Bureau with the above caption. Bureau file Fisé .: The semimonthly memorandum entitled "Possible Racial Violence, Major Urban Areas" submitted for the purpose of keeping the Bureau and interested agencies apprised of the potential for violence in the United States should set forth any pertinent data developed on a current basis concerning foreign influence in these matters. When you have information to be reported im this regard ‘it should be set forth under the caption of this SAC Letter. . This matter should receive your close, personal attention on @ continuing basis. °: Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover . Director * 11-7-67 . SAC LETTER 67-66 “6- - oad Me ne re ie Meena acon |
PERSONAL ATTENTION . { SAC LETTER 67-70 - UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 File No. _. November 28, 1967. (A) ARREST: SEARCH AND SEIZURE -- Current developments in the law dictate that special care be taken in preparing complaints for arrest war- rants and affidavits for search warrants in order to make certain that each states the essential facts of probable cause rather than a merely conclusory allegation of guilt. A conclusory allegation alone is worthless and makes the warrant invalid. See Rules 3 and 41, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, SAC Letters 58-44 (B), 58-49 (F), 58-60 (G), 58-80 (D), 66-19 (E), 66-41 (A) and the court decisions cited below. The need for particular care in preparing complaints and warrants results, in part, from recent changes in the law which make counsel more readily available to the accused, and the growing inclination of defense counsel io fight the case at every stage. As predicted recently by Judge J. Edward Lumbard, Chief Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, ''There will be more motions. . . fewer pleas of guilty... more appeals." The prosecution now must do a better job because ", . . the opposition will be more alert and ready to take advantage of faulty presentation. "’ An insufficient complaint or affidavit resulting in an invalid warrant is “faulty presentation, '' particularly vulnerable to defense attack. The Legal Instructor in your office should be directed to review complaints and affidavits which are to be filed by other investigative personnel. This review will indicate what additional action, if any, is necessary. Offices for which the United States Attorney or an Assistant reviews the actual language of all complaints and affidavits may find that such documents are in proper form. Other offices may find inadequacies. In the latter case, the Legal Instructor must immediately instruct investi- gative personnel in the preparation of complaints and affidavits and continue his review of those being filed. In the great majority of criminal cases, the filing of a proper complaint or affidavit is a simple skill, easily learned, The basic technique is that of relating the essential facts of probable cause in the "Who? What? When? Where? and Why?" manner of a good newspaper story. This can be done, usually, in very brief form, as demonstrated by some of the decisions cited below, most of which contain the full text or a good summary of a oy wits NW esol Doootd: 32989528 Page 654
complaint or affidavit found sufficient or insufficient. The Legal Instructor should immediately read all of these decisions and use them as guides for action, Cases in which the courts have approved the complaint for an arrest warrant: U.S. v. Black, 216 F. Supp. 645 (1963); U.S. v. Sheetz, 224 F. Supp. 789 (1963); U.S. v. Barbanell, 231 F. Supp. 200 (1964); U. S. v. Bailey, 247 F. Supp. 883 (1965); Hodedon v. U.S. , 365 F2d 679 (1966); Gabriel v. U.S., 366 F2d 726 (1966); Jaben v. U. S., 381 U.S. 214 (1965). v Cases in which the courts have disapproved the complaint for an ‘arrest warrant: U.S. vs Russian, 192 F. Supp. 183 (1961); U.S. v. Interbartolo, 192 F. Supp. 587 (1961); U.S. v. O'Donnell, 209 F. Supp. 332 (1962); U.S. v. Hall, 348 F2d 837 (1965), cert. den. 382 U.S. 910; Dearinger v. U.S., 378 F2d 346 (1967): Bell v. U.S., 371 F2d 35 (1967); U.S. v. McCarthy, 249 F. Supp. 199 (1966); In re Fried, 161 F2d 453 (1947); DiBella v. U.S., 284 F2d 897 (1960); U.S. v. Greenberg, 320 F2d 467 (1963); Giordenello v. U.S., 357 U.S. 480 (1958). . Cases in which the courts have approved the affidavit for a search warrant: Conti v. Morgenthau, 232 F. Supp. 1004 (1964); U.S. v. Romano, 241 F. Supp. 933 (1965); U.S. v. Hawkins, 243 F. Supp. 429 (1965); U.S. v. Halsey, 257 F. Supp. 1002 (1966); U.S. v. McCormick, 309 F2d 367 (1962); Chin Kay v. U.S., 311 F2d 317 (1962); Smith v. U.S. , 321 F2d 427 (1963); Porter v. U.S., 335 F2d 602 (1964); Biondo v. U.S., 348 F2d 272 (1965); U.S. v. Jordan, 349 F2d 107 (1965); U.S. v. Bowling, 351 F2d 236 (1965); Jones v. U.S., 353 F2d 908 (1965); U.S. v. Freeman, 358 F2d 459 (1966); Travis v. U.S. Travis v. U.S., 362 F2d 477 (1966); Hagan v. U.S. -— 364 F2d 669 (1966); U.S. v. Serao, 367 F2d 347 (1966); U.S. v. Sterling, 369 F2d 799 (1966); U.S. v. Pinkerman, 374 F2d 988 (1967); U.S. v.- Phillips, 375 F2d 75 (1967); U.S. v. Suarez, 380 F2d 713 (1967); U.S. v. Ramos, 380 F2d 717 (1967); Jones v. U.S., 362 U.S. 257 (1960); Rugendortf v. U.S. } 876 U.S. 528 (1964); U.S. v. Ventresca, 380 U.S. 102 (1964). ‘ SAC LETTER 67-70 11/28/67 ~2- MW 35069 Doold: 32899525 Page 695 babes| aah a LARUE NPATE RAT TTT Pre CO nec era atin re aaa ee eepaesbhihenensensananiaiatnathai STATA nO ed rede NRHA IE TMM UWE FORE LI BOEHTD amen Soe ens foamastl ’ carmen te wee reteeren 9 Hee eee train rar tas ote D cater
NW 35069 Doocld: 32989523 Page 656 Cases in which the courts have disapproved the affidavit for a search warrant: U.S. v. Sims, 201 F. Supp. 405 (1962); U.S. v. Bosch, 209 F. Supp. 15 (1962): Conti v. Morgenthau, 232 F. Supp, 1004 (1964); U.S. v. Menser, 247 F. Supp. 826 (1965); U.S. v. Raidl, 250 F. Supp. 278 (1965); U.S. v. Morin, 250 F. Supp. 507 (1966); U.S. v. Follette 267 F. Supp. 337 (1967); U.S. v. Rollins, 271 F. Supp. 18 (1968); U.S: Ve Pearce, 275 F2d 318 (1960); U.S. v. Whitlow, 339 Fad 975 (1964); Rosencranz v. U.S., 356 F2d 310 (1966); U.S. ex rel DeNegris v. Menser, 360 F2d 199 (1968): Say lor v. U.S., 374 Fad 894 (1967); Thomas v. U.S. 376 F2d 564 (1967); Acuilar v. Texas, 378 U.S. 108 (1964); Stanford v. Texas, 379 U.S. 476 (1934); Riggan v. Virginia, 384 U.S. 15 2 (1966). Advise all investigative personnel, SAC LETTER 67-70 11/28/67 (B) VOUCHER MATTER - EFFECTIVE DATE OF AN OFFICIAL TRANSFER -- There appears to be some misunderstanding among Bureau employees concerning what determines the "effective date" of an official transfer. Bureau of the Budget Circular Number A-56 dated October 12, 1966, copies of which have been previously furnished. your office, clearly defines this term to be the date the employee reports for duty at his new official station. You are also reminded that the language used in official transfer letters shows that the employees’ headquarters are being changed effective upon the employees’ arrival at the new station. The "effective date" of a transfer must be considered in determining reimburse- ment of certain expenses incurred by transferred employees and in con- nection with the service agreement which the employee is required to enter into when officially transferred. In view of this, the matter should be discussed with all employees of your office to insure there is no misunder- standing of what actually constitutes the effective date of a transfer. Appropriate changes are being made for the Manual of Rules and Regulations, Official Transfer Letter, Form 3-34 and the Wriiten Agreement Forms FD-382 and 3-34b. SAC LETTER 67-70 11/28/67 ~3-
(C) AUTOMOBILES - USE OF SEAT BELTS -- Ina recent Federal Tort Claims Act case, the District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi reduced a damage award in half based upon the Court's finding that the plaintiff's failure to have fastened an available seat belt was negligence and a 50 per cent contributing cause of the injuries sustained. Depart- ment of Justice has advised U. S. Attorneys that although the decision represents an application of the comparative negligence law of Mississippi there may be a growing disposition on the part of courts generally to treat the failure to utilize seat belts as contributory negligence or as a basis for reducing a damage award where failure is causally related to injuries complained of. U. 8. Attorneys were instructed to consider this fact as a defensive mechanism in settlement negotiations and at trials. SAC Letter 57-55 of October 1, 1957, advised you the use of seat belts is strictly voluntary but that you should continue to advise Bureau of instances where the severity of injury was directly related to the use or nonuse of seat belts. In view of recent thinking, as indicated in the aforementioned decision, Bureau desires to reiterate the foregoing instruction and urges that seat belts be fastened where applicable. In connection with Bureau automobile accidents effective at once prompt efforts should be made to determine if third party and/or passengers had their seat belts fastened at the time of the accident. The results of such inquiry should henceforth be incorporated into reports covering Bureau automobile accidents. Such inquiries should also be made in the Bureau's investigations of any motor vehicle collision case under the Federal Tort Claims Act. . ae SAC LETTER 67-70 11/28/67 ge NW 55069 Docld: 32989526 Page 697
MW 35069 Doold: 32899525 Page 695 (D) IMPREST FUNDS - AUDIT AS OF DECEMBER 29, 1967 -- Treasury Department regulations require that at the close of the period covered by a surety bond on Imprest Fund Cashiers,. the cash in the hands of Cashiers or Alternate Cashiers be verified by two disinterested persons, designated for this purpose by the Special Agent in Charge, and that a report of the same be submitted to the Chief Disbursing Officer of the Treasury Department. The surety bond presently covering our Cashiers and Alternate Cashiers was originally executed for a two-year period, which will expire at the close of business, December 31, 1967. Accordingly, it will be necessary for you to designate two disinterested employees to audit the Imprest Fund of your office on December 29, 1967, since December 31, 1967, is on Sunday. Form FD-301 should be executed in an original and two copies and signed by the individuals making the audit. The original and one copy should be forwarded to the Bureau, attention "Budget Unit..'' This audit cannot be made on any other day, nor can one of the semi- annual audits be used for the purpose. You are not to interpret this as eliminating or superseding either of the semiannual audits. This is an audit which must be made every two years in addition to any other audits that are required to be made. The original of this audit report will have to be forwarded to a different branch of the Treasury Department than that to which the regular semiannual reports are sent. Also, itis desired to stress that both of the individuals making the audit must sign the report. (Security Letters on attached pages) SAC LETTER 67-70 -5- 11/28/67
(E) RABBLE ROUSER INDEX -- Section 122E of the Manual of Instructions sets forth instructions regarding the Rabble Rouser Index being maintained at the Bureau and in the field. In view of the growing problems created by local rabble rousers from the standpoint of internal security, the criteria for recommending individuals to be included in the Rabble Rouser Index is being expanded. Henceforth, the criteria for inclusion will be (1) agitators who have demonstrated by their actions and speeches that they have a propensity for fomenting disorder of a racial and/or security nature and (2) have attracted such attention, nationally or locally, as to be of significant interest with regard to the overall civil disturbance picture. A rabble rouser is defined as a person who tries to arouse people to violent action by appealing to their emotions, prejudices, et cetera; a demagogue. You will note that under prior criteria the Rabble Rouser Index served as an index only for individuals of national prominence with particular consideration given to those who travel extensively and was limited to those fomenting racial disorder. [tis the intent of this expanded criteria to have within each division as well as nationwide an index of agitators of all types whose activities have a bearing on the national security. This would include, for example, black nationalists, white supremacists, Puerto Rican nationalists, anti- Vietnam demonstration leaders, and other extremists. As you were previously advised, the fact that the individual is on the Security Index or the Reserve Index does not preclude his inclusion on the Rabble Rouser Index. Each Special Agent in Charge is instructed to submit a letter under the above caption to the Bureau within 30 days from the date of this letter setting forth the identities of the individuals residing within the _ field divisions who are being recommended for inclusion on the Rabble Rouser Index under the expanded criteria. In accordance with existing instructions, an original and four copies of a separate write-up should be submitted regarding each individual recommended using the sample format previously furnished to you. SAC LETTER 67-70 11/28/67 1g. MW 55069 Docld: 32999526 Page 699 : en
(F) EAST-WEST EXCHANGE PROGRAM (SATELLITE COUNTRIES) -- The increasing volume of visitors to the United States from the satellite countries under the East-West Exchange Program (EWEP) and the freedom of travel permitted these visitors throughout the United States warrant a change in our present limited coverage. In an effort to more effectively utilize manpower in more productive fields, such as visitors to communist-bloc countries, it appears necessary to streamline the limited coverage presently being afforded each satellite exchange visitor and to investigate only those exchange visitors on whom there is infor- mation indicating an intelligence background or indication that the visitor will engage in intelligence activity in the United States. Established sources who have been developed over the past ‘years in connection with the exchange program and who are aware of the Bureau's responsibilities in the internal security field can be expected to furnish field offices with significant information coming to their attention indicating an exchange visitor may be acting in an intelligence capacity. Such information received by the field concerning a satellite exchange visitor should be submitted to the Bureau in letterhead memo- randum form suitable for dissemination and, if warranted, will serve as a basis for the Bureau's requesting Department of State clearance to initiate an active investigation of the exchangee. The following procedures concerning the coverage of visitors from satellite countries to the United States under the EWEP - are to be placed into effect immediately: In the absence of information indicating an intelligence back-~ ground or indication that the visitor will engage in intelligence activity in the United States, no coverage should be afforded exchange visitors or groups regardless of the duration of stay in the United States. The above also applies to students who enter the United States with an F visa, com- mercial trainees, entertainers, and individuals entering the United States with H visas. In the absence of significant intelligence data, forms now received by the Bureau regarding exchange visitors such as Department of State name check requests and telegrams will be furnished to interested field offices tor informative purposes only and no inquiry SAC LETTER 67-70 11/28/67 ~7- NW 33069 Docld: 329089528 Page TOO
should be initiated upon receipt thereof. The names of individual visitors should be indexed by the office where destined and the forms filed ina suitable control file. No copies of the forms will be retained at the Seat of Government. If positive intelligence data develops through the Bureau's name check procedures, appropriate instructions will be issued the field. Information received by a field office from any source indicating an exchange visitor from a satellite country is acting in an intelligence capacity should be submitted to the Bureau by the most expeditious means warranted together with the office's evaluation and recommendation for additional coverage or investigation. Significant intelligence information and/or derogatory information of a nonintelligence nature should be submitted to the Bureau in letterhead memorandum form suitable for dissemination. Nonderogatory information received concerning these visitors need not be reported to the Bureau. Letterhead memoranda prepared for dissemination should be appropriately classified since unauthorized disclosure of the Bureau's interest in a participant in an official exchange could be detrimental to the defense interests of the Nation. An evaluation memorandum, if prepared, should be appropriately classified for the same reason. If an investigation is initiated, it should be conducted in the same manner as an investigation of a Soviet exchange visitor (see Section 105K, 6a, (9) (c), page 21a). Upon receipt of this letter a review should be made by the office of origin of all pending cases concerning satellite exchange visitors and the Bureau advised under the individual case caption of each case which will be retained in a pending status and the reasons therefor, taking into consideration the above criteria. Those cases not fitting within the above criteria should be closed administratively without notification to the Bureau. Appropriate manual revisions are forthcoming. SAC LETTER 67-70 11/28/67 -8- . NW 35065 Doold: 32989528 Page Toi .
(G) VISITORS TO NORTH VIETNAM AND CONTACT WITH NORTH \ VIETNAMESE ESTABLISHMENTS ABROAD -- Extremists, dissenters, and procommunists in numerous fields are engaging in a concerted effort to influence United States citizenry by criticizing United States political and military involvement in Vietnam. An increasing number of persons from these type groups are visiting North Vietnam without State Department approval and have been in contact with North Vietnamese establishments abroad. In October, 1967, Radio Hanoi (North Vietnam) announced the formation of South Vietnamese People's Committee for Solidarity with the American People by the National Liberation Front (political arm of the Viet Cong) with the objective of establishing relations and contacts with "progressive organizations and individuals in the United States struggling for peace, justice, freedom, democracy, and civil rights." In view of expressed objective of North Vietnam in its radio broadcast, United States visitors to North Vietnam would be excellent targets for recruitment by the North Vietnamese for propaganda and/or subversive purposes. Accordingly, investigations of United States citizens and ~ resident aliens visiting North Vietnam and contacting North Vietnamese establishments abroad should be handled in conformance with instructions . set forth in Section 105F5 of the Manual of Instructions relating to persons visiting Communist China and/or contacting Chinese Communist estab- lishments. It is absolutely essential that these cases receive thorough investigative attention. Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director SAC LETTER 67-70 _ 11/28/67 -9- MW 35069 Doold: 32899525 Page 702
. PERSONAL ATTENTION . . SAC LETTER 67-71 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | In Reply, Please Refer to WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 File No. . December 5, 1967 (A) FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY ASSOCIATES - SECRETARY - TREASURER -- The Board of Officers, . FBI National Academy Associates, has appointed Lieutenant Franklin A. Arthur, U. S. Park Police Headquarters, 1100 Ohio Drive, Southwest, Washington, D.C. 20242, as Secretary-Treasurer of the Associates for a four- year term effective January 1, 1968. You should promptly advise the Secretary-Treasurer of the National Academy Associates Chapter in your territory of this fact and furnish him Lieutenant Arthur's address. It is suggested that any national dues for the Associates collected between now and January 1, 1968, be held until an orderly transfer of the records and accounts can be made. After January 1, 1968, dues and inquiries concerning related matters shouldbe forwarded to Lieutenant Arthur. The chapter treasurers should be reminded that national dues should be collected now for calendar year 1968. When transmitting a list of those Associates paying dues to the Secretary-Treasurer, a carbon copy of that list should be furnished to the National Academy Unit at Bureau headquarters in order that dues cards may be issued. - The Secretary-Treasurer of the National Academy Associates for the past ten years has been Mr. Charles J. Gorman, 1471 Wyoming Avenue, Niagara Falls, New York. (Security Letters on attached pages) MW 55069 Doold:32899525 Page 703
(B) EAST-WEST EXCHANGE PROGRAM - NATIONAL COUNCIL OF AMERICAN-SOVIET FRIENDSHIP - INTERNAL SECURITY - RUSSIA -- Information has been furnished to the Bureau by the Department of State that the National Council of American-Soviet Friendship (NCASF) is attempting to arrange exchanges of undergraduate students with ' the USSR. As you are aware, the NCASF is an organization whose function is to promote a friendly relationship and cultural exchange between the United States and the Soviet Union and it has‘been designated by the Attorney General pursuant to Executive Order 10450. The Department of State advised that in 1966 contacts were made by representatives of the NCASF with Carleton College and St. Olaf's College in Northfield, Minnesota, proposing that some of the colleges' undergraduates participate in exchanges with Soviet youth. The Department of State also advised that in 1967, a representative of the NCASF approached Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio, about establishing an exchange relationship with Soviet organizations. Recently an article appeared in a campus newspaper reporting a proposal by the NCASF to exchange undergraduates by American and Soviet higher schools. It was reported that NCASF had communicated with 120 American colleges and universities of which 12 or 13 were said to be interested in the exchange proposal. You should be alert to any information coming to your attention through established sources or public media concerning NCASF efforts to negotiate privately for such exchanges. Be alert to any Soviet pressure, particularly from the Soviet Embassy, to manipulate an agreement outside the U.S.-USSR exchanges framework. No active investigation should be conducted to develop this information and you are to be guided by instructions previously furnished concerning contacts at colleges and universities. Any information received should be immediately brought to the attention of the Bureau in letterhead memorandum (LHM) form. 12-5-67 ' SAC LETTER 67-71 ~2- NW 35069 Docld: 32989528 Page 704
(c) SOVIET NONOFFICIAL VISITORS WHO COME INDIVIDUALLY TO THE UNITED STATES - INTERNAL SECURITY - RUSSIA -- By SAC Letter 67-38, dated June 27, 1967, you were advised that Soviet . citizens who come into the United States for the purpose of visiting friends or relatives would be required to advise the nearest Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Office of their intention to travel beyond a 25-mile limit. This was a change from previous instructions which required these individual Soviets to obtain State Department approval prior to such travel. You were advised that when INS formulated its plan, you would be advised as to what records would be maintained. - INS has now informed the Bureau that when the Seviet visitors advise INS of their intention to travel beyond the 25-mile limit, INS will furnish the information to the nearest office of the FBI, but INS will not maintain any records whatsoever concerning this travel. As you were previously advised, instructions in Section 105E of the Manual of Instructions pertain to the investigative coverage of individuals of this type. As previously instructed, it will not be necessary to advise the Bureau on an individual basis when information of such travel is furnished to your office by INS. You should, however, insure that this information is furnished to the office covering the travel of the Soviet so that the individual to whom the Soviet is destined may be appropriately identified and his employment obtained in accordance with the above - Manual citation. 12-5-67 . Oo SAC LETTER 67-71 4 (D) MINUTEMEN - INTERNAL SECURITY - MISCELLANEOUS -- En- 3 closed is one copy of a letter together with one copy each of its two enclosures. This literature is being mailed by the Minutemen to state, county, and city police officers and the letter is critical of the FBI. The Minutemen is a radical organization which claims that its primary purpose is to prepare its members to overthrow the Government of the United States in the event the Government is taken 12-5-67 SAC LETTER 67-71 -3- / NW 35069 Doold:32989528 Page 705
NW 35069 Doocld: 329599525 Page 706 over by communists. Detailed information regarding this organization was set forth in my testimony before the House Subcommittee on Appropriations on February 16, 1967. The literature being mailed by the Minutemen and background data on the organization as set forth in my testimony should, where appropriate, be discussed with law enforcement officials you meetona day-to-day basis. Police schools should also be used to your advantage in connection with this matter. Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director Enclosures for (D) 12-5-67 SAC LETTER 67-71 | ~4-
‘SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL POLICE This slogan, ‘support your local police’, originated with the Minutemen organization and has been widely copied by other patriotic organizations. Some people who read this slogan assume that we mean citizens should support their local police forces in their fight against crime, riots, etc. This is only part of it. Our slogan ‘support your local police’, has a much greater significance. Throughout history, dictatorships of all types have found it helpful to maintain powerful national police agencies (for example the gestapo, GPU, NKVD, etc.) to maintain control over theiz own people. Even in the most brazen dictatorships such organizations always pretend to their own citizens that they are ‘fighting crime’ and ‘protecting the security of the country’. Their true purpose of course, is to destroy anyone who objects ‘to the regime in power or who might pose a possible threat to the continued rule of the dictator. As the communists have taken over several other countries in the past, they have used riots and propaganda campaigns charging police brutality as a means of (first) reducing the effectiveness of local police forces and (second) of creating or expanding national police agencies that are fully controlled by the central government. This same familiar pattern is now taking place here in the United States. The ‘President’s commission on crime’ has recommended the formation of a gigantic ‘national’ police force, expanding the FBI, ATTU and the creation of a special ‘anti-riot’ task force of federal agents. Those who are familiar with the traditional pattern of communist conquest from within view these steps with alarm. We predict that once this great federal police power exists it will be used seldom, if ever, for its supposed purpose. Instead, it will be used by hidden communists with- in our own federal bureaucracy to harass loyal citizens that try to stem the continued growth of the socialistic dictatorial bureaucracy within our own nation. One way that the average citizen can help prevent this tragedy is to provide adequate tax revenues at the local level to finance efficient city, county and state police forces. It is far better to support adequately paid, trained and equipped local police forces than to encourage further growth of federal bureaucratic power. The ultimate responsibility of your local police force is the de- fense and protection of the citizens within its jurisdiction. It must not be weakened by federal controls or financially dependent on federal support. The continued freedom of our nation depends on the continued freedom of your local police officer. He deserves your friendly and cour- teous support in every way possible. The Minutemen P.O. Box 57 Independence, Mo. NW 35069 Docld: 32959525 Page TO?
L 1 TUTTEVDAL ERT? “MINUTHEMEN P.O. BOX 57 INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI October, 1967 ‘Tos State, County and City Police Officers -Dear Fellow American: The amount of communist subversion in the United States is at an all-time'‘high. The communist influence in provoking race riots is easily proven, , Various agencies of the federal government act as if they alone were responsible for combating this danger but at the same time, they practically deny that such a-danger exists. When it comes to protecting our nation from communist infiltration anc ossibie future sabotage, these federal agencies do nothing at ail ‘TO assist or encourage local police action, ; Our organization has assembled data on some 75,000 in- dividuals that either belong to the communist party or various subversive front groups. . There was a time when we turned such information over to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Experience has shown that we might as well have thrown it in the wastebasket. Powerful in- fluences high up in. our federal government are working to protect these communist traitors from public exposure or legal prosecution. We realize that local law enforcement agencies are greatly handicapped so far as any effort they might make along these lines, Still there may be some local police officials who could profit by Knowing the identity of communist subversives in their areas, We are now prepared to provide these lists on request to local -law enforcement agencies, Please let us know if you are interested. . Sincerely yours, Robert B. DePugh <& ‘e National Coordinator MW 55069 DoclId:32989528 Page 708
National Police Officers Association of America Fee Lau Eforcement Diged Gerald S. Arenberg Executive Secretery Firearms Control in the United States: The Position of the National Police Officers Association of America by Frank J. Schira, President Evveny year two opposing forces meet in the legis- Jatures of our nation’s states and in our capitol to ponder the question of frearms control. By control I mean the power to determine who shall have the right to purchase handguns and rifles. In turn, we are asked to state our position in the matter as a representative of thousands of law enforcement officers throughout the United States. We have given the matter considerable thought. We have heard and read many views on the subject. Some of the proposals are to restrict the purchase of handguns (such as revelvers) to police officers and such persons as licensed by the police department. The latter would involve a check into the character of each person making such a purchase and is intended to place firearms in the hands of good and honest citizens. In many cities and states such a system exists to one de- gree or another. The laws vary so much, however, that the citizen hesitates when he travels to another state to carry his firearm. Another proposal is the registration of frearms (in some cities this is a voluntary program). This gives the police a record of the weapons purchased and to whom they were sold. Advocates of stronger laws would abolish the right of citizens to have frearms at all and limit their use to police officers. On the other hand such organizations as the National Rifle Association advocate the right of the individual to “bear arms” as a guarantee of the Constitution. Others say that it’s plain foolish to limit the use and purchase of firearms to policemen as a means to reduce violent deaths and accessibility of firearms to criminals. If a man wants a gun to use for a crime, a Jaw against having a gun is not enough to deter him from its use or availability through under- world sources. Without appearing to sit on a fence we feel that an American citizen of voting age and of good character should have the right to purchase without restriction a handgun, pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, or a like item without interference by a government body. A record of the purchased, the serial number, its intended use, and perhaps a test bullet from the weapon might be required for the police Gepartment as an aid in solving any crimes that might be traced to the firearm in the future. But to place the purchase of firearms in the hands of one official would give cause in some cases to abuse. The history of our nation has been written by volun- teer militia who relied on their own weapons. The pro- fessional soldiers are so few in number that of necessity they must depend on trained volunteers who are cap- able of handling firearms, Even today with the threat of gigantic H-Bombs, the knowledge that millions of firearms of all sizes are stored in homes throughout the United States might well discourage an aggressor from our shores. It would be the means of fighting back by the civilian population in time of war or invasion. We have thousands upon thousands of gun clubs and sporting groups throughout the United States. These men and women in the last few years have strengthened their programs to teach gun safety to the youth of America. For every criminal that uses a gun to rob and kill, we have ten times that number of armed citizens who are able to assist the police in capturing these potential killers because they are armed. Let’s not tie red tape around the hammer of the handgun and restrict goog men and women from own- ing frearms. We must keep American strong in every way and to take away the heritage of the “Minuteman” by such laws is foolish and an aid to the enemy we are fighting daily in our war against crime. When do-gooders tell you that guns are a menace to law enforce- ment, show them this statement by the national association of the men responsible for law enforcement. And if anti-gun legislation rears its ugly head in your area, present this statement "in evidence" —and ask any police exponent of the bill why he strays so far from the avowed Delief of his "guild." HW 35069 Doold: 32989526 Page 709
In Reply, Please Refer to NW 35069 Docld: 329039528 Page 7i0 . . PERSONAL ATTENTION ‘SAC LETTER 67-74 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION . y WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 y “December 19, 1967 (A) TRAINING - FIREARMS AND DEFENSIVE TACTICS - CALENDAR YEAR 1968 -- Attached are copies of the Field Firearms and Defensive Tactics Training Program for the 1968 calendar year. Relative to ammunition orders, you should estimate your ammunition needs as accurately as possible, taking into consideration National Academy associates who attend field firearms training sessions. Ammunition orders for the period of August i, 1968, to January 31, 1969, should be submitted to reach the Bureau no later than May 1, 1968. Ammunition needed for the period February 1, 1969, to July 31, 1969, must be ordered no later than November 1, 1968. 12/19/67 oo - SAG LETTER 67-74 : (B). ‘UNTTED STATES ATTORNEY RELATIONS -- Though it is imperative that you continue to advise the Bureau of all changes in the position of United States Attorney and of such information concerning the United States Attorney as may be appropriate, discontinue submitting routine correspondence concerning Assistant United States Attorneys. Such matters as the date of employment, swearing in, et cetera, of Assistant United States Attorneys should not be submitted where it is the only information to be reported. Ofcourse, pertinent information concerning Assistant United States Attorneys should be appropriately reported. 12/19/67 | ora es SAC LETTER 67-74 an AC) REPORT WRITING -- Your attention is ‘directed to the provisions: of the Manual of Rules and Regulations Part ff, Section 4, page 2b requiring the first report be submitted within 45 days in any case, except Interstate Transportation of Stolen Property cases, in which the loss amounts to $10, 000 or more. Effective immediately this require- ment is changed to apply only to losses of $50, 000 or more. Appropriate Manual and Handbook changes are forthcoming.
NW 35069 Doold:32989528 Page Vil "ge (D) SPOT ANNOUNCEMENTS - "TEN MOST WANTED FUGITIVES" PROGRAM ON TELEVISION SERIES, “THE FBI" -- Arrangements have been made with the American Broadcasting Company Television Network and QM Productions to afford publicity to our "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” program on ‘the television series, "The FBI." In this regard, one-minute spot announcements will be made concerning individual fugitives on the list by Efrem Zimbalist, Jr., commencing Sunday, December 31, 1967, and on a recurring basis approximately every four weeks thereafter. You should be alert to these announcements and afford expeditious coverage to all leads forthcoming from them. 12/19/67 I SAC LETTER 67-74 i i (B). ‘SUBMISSIONS OF FIELD OFFICE NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS TO THE BUREAU -- A survey conducted by the Bureau during the past month regarding field office newspaper clippings has’ determined that a number of offices have not been properly submitting pertinent clippings from newspapers in their respective divisions. In many instances, newspaper clippings submitted are forwarded in violation of instructions set forth in the Manuai of Rules and Regulations, Part 2, - Section 6, Subsection H. Some of the most commonly noted errors included failure to indicate a classification number and editor, incom- plete articles, improper mounting on FD-350 and late submissions. The prompt, accurate submission of newspaper clippings is essential to the Bureau's keeping properly informed concerning events bearing upon its jurisdiction and responsibilities. In the future, adhere strictly to existing regulations governing this matter and insure that all newspaper clippings are submitted in a manner suitable for expeditious handling at the Bureau. (Security Letter on attached page) 12/19/67 SAC LETTER 67-74 -~2-
: NW 35069 Docld: 32959525 Page 7Tiz (F) RACIAL INFORMANTS - RACIAL MATTERS -- The legacy of hate and bitterness which permeates the racial struggle occurring in the United States today demands that we be ever alert to guard against “plants” among our informants. Our experience has shown that the Klan has attempted in the past to penetrate our informant ranks; however, we have been successful in blocking these maneuvers. In light of our stepped-up program of developing racial informants in militant black nationalist groups, it is logical to assume that these groups may also attempt to penetrate our informant ranks. In view of the above, we must never close our eyes to the possibility of being infiltrated. In addition, we must insure that all interviews with prospective racial informants are exhaustive and designed to uncover any information bearing on the individual's suitability as an informant. Effective immediately, you must evaluate every current racial informant in the light that he may possibly be a “plant. '' Within 30 days of receipt of this letter advise the results of the evaluations. In the event you have devised any precautions concerning possible "plants" in addition to those set out in Section 130, Volume IV, Manual of Instructions, advise in full detail. Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director Enclosures for (A) 12/19/67 SAC LETTER 67-74 -3-
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PERSONAL ATTENTION SAC LETTER 69-4 LNETED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BE REAL OF ENV ESTEGATION WASHINGTON. DOG. 20535 In Reply, Please Refer ta File No. | | NW 35069 Docld: 329599528 Page Tid January 14, 1969 (A) IDENTIFICATION MATTERS - REQUEST FOR CHECK OF IDENTI- FICATION DIVISION RECORDS - SUBMISSION OF LATENT FINGER- PRINT EVIDENCE AND REQUEST FOR TESTIMONY OF LATENT FINGERPRINT EXAMINERS -- In the past year the Identification Division name files grew to a record 168 million index cards representing ap- proximately 82 million persons. Also, requests of the Latent Finger- print Section for latent print examinations, testimony and training continued to increase at an unprecedented rate. The great demands being made on these facets of the Bureau's operation necessitate that current procedures be reviewed at this time and that all investigative personnel be reminded to follow these procedures in order to be assured of continued, prompt and positive handling of their requests. When requesting a name search it should be borne in mind that the Identification Division's name indices and fingerprint records are keyed to FBI, local arrest, and military service numbers: therefore, this infor- mation should be furnished at all times, where possible, to assist in the search and further for the purpose of providing a positive reply. Also, in view of the present size of the name files, requests for searches of common names should be avoided until sufficient identifying data is obtained and submitted to aid in the search. In making requests for the services of the Latent Fingerprint Section the following procedures should be borne in mind: (1) When sub- mitting evidence for examination the original items should be submitted wherever possible instead of photographs of the latent lifts. If the original items cannot be submiited, of course, photographs will suffice. (2) Re- quests for the appearances of Fingerprint Examiners at preliminary and grand jury hearings should be discouraged and in lieu of such appearances the appropriate Latent Fingerprint Section reports should be used if at all possible. (3) The Bureau should be given as much advance notice as possible when requesting testimony of Fingerprint Examiners so as to avoid any conflicts in court commitments. (4) All cancellations of testi- mony should be furnished to the Bureau by the most expeditious means to preclude possible unnecessary travel. (5) Prosecuting attorneys should be encouraged to release Fingerprint Examiner personnel as soon.as possible after testimony.
NW 55069 Doold: 32989528 Page 715 ke oo The above information should be brought to the attention of all investigative personnel for guidance in handling their work and in counseling local authorities. 1/14/69 : SAC LETTER 69-4 ; (B) BUREAU APPLICANTS - CLERICAL RECRUITMENT PROGRAM - INTERVIEW OF MALE APPLICANTS -- All male applicants registered for Selective Service, whether classified or not, must be specifically questioned as to whether they have or intend to request any special selective service classification, such as I-A-O (conscientious objector available for noncombatant military service only), I-Y (registrant qualified for military service only in time of war or national emergency), IV-F (registrant not qualified for any military service), etc. Results of inquiry should be set.forth under general comments, item 35, of the FD-190, Interview Form. If the inquiry is answered in the affirmative, the applicant must execute a written release permitting the Bureau to obtain any necessary information from the Selective Service Board pertaining to his classification. Appropriate manual changes will be forthcoming. 1/14/69 y SAC LETTER 69-4 (C) ACCOMPLISHMENTS - CONVICTIONS -~- With the change in the administration on January 20, 19 69, and with a new Attorney General heading the Department of Justice, it is conceivable that within the next few months there will be several changes in United States Attorneys’ offices throughout the country. It is your responsibility to thoroughly indoctrinate new United States Attorneys and new Assistant United States Attorneys immediately upon their assumption of office. It is incumbent on you to stress thé necessity of prosecuting all violations within the Bureau's investigative jurisdiction and the need for all United States Attorneys to adopt a prompt and aggressive prosecutive policy. You are again reminded that you must closely follow the personnel situation as regards Federal Judges and in the United States Aitorneys' offices. If any shortage exists which has an effect on the handling of our cases such shortage must immediately be brought to the attention of the Bureau. 1/14/69 | SAC LETTER 69-4 -2-
(D) FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY ASSOCIATES RETRAINING SESSIONS FOR 1969 -- Advise the Bureau, Attention: Training Division, by June 1, 1969, the dates and places of your 1969 retraining sessions for graduates of the FBI National Academy. If your retraining session will be held in advance of that date, Bureau should be given at least 30 days' notice. The Bureau should be furnished with the detailed program to be followed, and your personal attention should be given to the planning of these sessions to make certain that the emphasis is on subject matter of value and interest to the graduates who. will attend. All correspondence should be directed to the Bureau, Attention: Training Division, and should be submitted on an unless- advised-to-the-contrary-by-Bureau (UACB) basis. You are reminded that there will be a Sectional Retraining Session in Section III (Southeastern States) from July 13-16, 1969, at the Americana Hotel, Bal Harbour, Florida. No regularly scheduled chapter retraining sessions should be held in Section Ii during 1969. Graduates from the Southeastern States as well as from the rest of the chapters should be invited to participate in your field firearms training programs, police schools, and other Bureau functions. To assist the host Florida Chapter in Miami, each Special Agent i in Charge of field offices located in states making up Section iif should make certain that all eligible graduates in their territories are aware of the retraining session in Bal Harbour and have notified the secretary of their own chapter whether they expect to attend. Any graduate in good standing is welcome to attend Sectional Retraining Sessions whether or not he works in that section. Any graduate expecting to attend the Sectional Retraining Session in 1969 should be advised to make proper reservations through the host chapter without delay. Each SAC must give his personal attention to stimulating interest in not only the Sectional Retraining Session in Florida but also each of the other chapter retraining sessions. 1/14/69 SAC LETTER 69-4 -3- MW 55069 Docld: 329899526 Page 716 =
(E) PROGRAM JUSTIFICATION, 4 U. S. ATTORNEYS AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR U. S. ATTORNEYS -~ One of our field offices on a confidential basis.obtained a copy of captioned document which was prepared by the Department of Justice. Itis probable other U. S. Attorneys have received a copy of this document. In summary, the Department apparently prepared this document in an effort to consider certain prosecutive priorities recognizing the increase in Federal crime and the limited manpower available to prosecute violators. . Some of the views set forth in this document were previously brought to the Bureau's attention, and we submitted our observations relative to those items falling within our jurisdiction and interest. With reference to the proposal concerning prosecution of Interstate Trans- portation of Stolen Motor Vehicle (ITSMV) subjects, we have told the Department that we feel that prosecution of ITSMV violators should not be restricted to commercial cases and aduits but rather each case should be considered on its individual merits. Our expression has never been acknowledged by the Department. It would appear the items concerning prosecution as set forth in the captioned document are suggestions which could be followed and are not at this point binding on all U. S. Attorneys. We know from experience that many U. 8. Attorneys continue to authorize Federal prosecution for ITSMV violators in other than commercial cases and in aggravated situations where juveniles are involved. , This is being brought to your attention so you will be aware of this document and the Bureau's position with regard to prosecution of ITSMV cases. 1/14/69 SAC LETTER 69-4 -4- HW 35069 Docld: 32999528 Page Tit I
(F) TRAINING - FIREARMS AND DEFENSIVE TACTICS - CALENDAR YEAR 1969 -- Attached are copies of the Field Firearms and Defensive Tactics Training Program for the 1969 calendar year. Relative to ammunition orders, you should estimate your ammunition needs as accurately as possible, taking into consideration National Academy associates who attend field firearms training sessions. Ammunition orders for the pericd of August 1, 1969, to January 31, 1970, should be submitted to reach the Bureau no later than May 1, 1969, Ammunition needed for the period February 1, 1970, to July 31, 1970, must be ordered no later than November 1, 19 69. 1/14/69 SAC LETTER 69-4 ~5e MW 55069 Doocld:32989528 Page 718 —_—
(G) DESERTER MATTERS - SANCTUARY SITUATIONS -- There have been several instances in the recent past where servicemen have taken so-called "sanctuary" in churches or other public buildings. The Department of Defense has issued instructions to all branches of the military which clarifies the jurisdiction for this type of case. Briefly, the responsibility remains with the military to apprehend deserter fugitives in all instances where both deserter fugitives and other absentees are present in the same "sanctuary" since it has the authority to arrest both deserters and those in absent without leave status. The Bureau will only make the apprehension where the deserter fugitive investigation was in progress prior to the time-information is developed that. the fugitive is in a so-called "sanctuary" and there are no other military absentees present. If we have been investigating a deserter and he takes sanctuary while we are looking for him, we will handle the sanctuary situation. You should be alert in this type of case to any possible violation of Title 18, Section. 1381, United States Code, (FBI Handbook, Part TI, page 83b) for harboring a deserter, enticing or procuring desertion or refusal to give up a deserter upon demand of an authorized officer. Facts indicating a possible violation of this statute should be presented to the United States Attorney. 1/14/69 So SAC LETTER 69-4 | - - (H) CIVIL SERVICE STATUS - NATIONAL GUARD TECHNICIANS -- Effective 1-1-69, National Guard technicians will assume status as civil service employees of the Department of the Army and the Department of the Air Force in conformance with provisions of Public Law 90-486, the National Guard Technicians Act of 1968, The implication of these employees in allegations relative to fraud, bribery, or related violations would, subsequent to 12-31-68, bring such activity within the possible scope of Federal criminal statutes, Of course, allegations relating to a period prior to 1-1-69 would have occurred while such individuals were state employees and should continue to be referred to the appropriate authorities. . (Security Letter on attached page) 1/14/69 . SAC LETTER 69-4 ~6- NW 35069 Docld: 329599528 Page Tis LL _ _
(1) INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF. EXPLOSIVE AND INCENDIARY DEVICES BY TERRORISTS - SABOTAGE -- For your pos- sible assistance in sabotage or other investigations within the Bureau's jurisdiction involving explosive or incendiary devices, there are attached for each office two copies of a translated reproduction of instructions in Spanish reportedly seized by the Venezuelan National Guard from a terrorist. Believed to be of Cuban origin, these instructions relate to the preparation of components as well as finished explosive and incendiary devices. 7 of Bureau experience with bombing matters has not revealed any specific instances where the device used was prepared from these in- structions. Nevertheless, they should be brought to the attention of investigative personnel and should be considered by them during investi- gations as noted above, particularly where Cubans (either pro-Castro or anti-Castro) or Cuban-trained suspects are involved. In the latter category might be included also any extremist militants of the New Left or Black Power movements who may have visited Cuba, received training there, or who have Cuban contacts with subversive backgrounds. Any specific example or indication that a device was prepared from these instructions should be brought promptly to the Bureau's attention. The foregoing in no way alters standing instructions concern- ing the handling of explosives by Bureau personnel. As in the past, they should be guided in such matters by instructions in the Agent's Handbook, Part II, Chapter 65, page 160, and the Manual of Instructions, Section 86, pages 5 and 7. Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director Enclosures for (F) & (1) 1/14/69 SAC LETTER 69-4 NW55069 Docld:32989528 Page 720
THR NIPPLE BOMB Pr opening Used in demolitions. The nipple or dynamite —— bomb - TNT - is made with a steel or iron py VG . oe | pipe. It should have two screw-on caps, one i chlorate of which will hold the fuse. Zit} ————_ —»=» \~! compressed —~—— amen | —_ gunpowder co \ el g re ee eee - we ; fast fuse « v4 \ i. s we «+ __slow fuse ¢ in) yt £7 nena” . iy CAN a Goad detonat dynamite etonator , ee f Rv = 1 WATS dynamite rears | 2 RSet SS DAS ae aa cap Le ew ‘\ | Place little tube inside nip- ple, with the cork facing down; when it dissolves, the acid will fal] on the chlorate and THE DIMENSIONS MAY VARY JUNIOR NIPPLE BOMB water pipe provoke a fire, which will A eg make the gunpowder and dy- ni ae yyw (x) (ie an namite blow up. —_— detonator ay . oA ee f stick of dynamite ; ompressed use gunpowder Note: Test duration of fuses BOOBY TRAPS When the bottle is shaken or turned upside down, its con- BAMBOO REED ~ tents will mix causing. a fire A ve, very difficult to extinguish. Lea Sf benzyne fet Te FUSE —__Denzyne sulphuric acid Fill with explosive charge, cover both ends Capsule with a mixture of sugar and potassium firmly and place fuse on one side. chlorate, inside a cork, covered with very soft tissue paper. USE GUNPOWDER TIME NIPPLE ~ - It differs from a fuse nipple in thatit explodes by chemical reaction. Leave some place in- side to fit a small container, filled with sul- phuric acid, with a cork as a stopper. ; AY x y \ . ° We we toilet paper Ae We sao ~ ' NW 35069 Doocld: 32989520 Page 72i
1 “BANGALORE”? ROCKET Consists of waterpipe filled with dynamite sticks, closed on one end and put together by .means of joints, so it can be made as long as desired. At the other end, place fuse with its blasting cap. OBSERVE THE DIAGRAM Sticks of dynamite lid joints fuse Note: These rockets are very effective a- " gainst cement columns, sewers, etc. 1 ez fin - = 7 —_=— This rocket will knock down .- oT walls, wire fences and wood aT ar or iron doors. . They are very effective if covered with stones and dirt. BOMBS TO SABOTAGE MOTORS, DYNAMOS, MACHINERY, &TC. ‘Wet a piece of string with gasoline or al- cohol, tie it around a bottle and set fire to it; the bottle will be broken right where the burning string is. Fill up the bottom part of the bottle with dynamite, put in a fuse with its blasting cap and cover it, leaving only a small opening for the fuse. Place it over whatever is going to be harmed, securing it conveniently. When it explodes it will per- cate through six inches with a diameter ike that of the bottle. bomb is ready e) Nw 35069 Docld: 32939528 Page 722 SABOTAGING AUTOS pan Blackened tacks don’t shine at night. Twisted nails, tacks, etc., if scattered during the night, will obstruct traffic on the roads. For sabotaging cars one can also put water or sugar in the gas tank and emery in the oil tank. To prepare fuses, dip strings in glue and put in gunpowder, To déstroy columns, pillars, posts, place _explosives the way indicated below. The more resistant the material, the bigger the explosive. . post or column: explosives inside Place a lighted cigarette between the matches of a book of matches. Place it over any readily-combustible material,
During the night, set up a greased cable diagonally across the road, about 1% feet high. When the vehicle touches the cable, it will veer off to one side. The cable should be made of dull steel and should be very tight. TOP PART OF HIDDEN MINE. _ THE DRAWING CLEARLY EXPLAINS HOW . THE MINE WORKS. THE CHARGE IS ‘ . PLACED INSIDE AN IRON PIPE. OUTSIDE. NW 35069 Docld: 32939528 Page 724 V\ ; 4A i . an { \ ‘ \ \ _ THIN WIRE : PL e4 / to ts oi} cHARGES Wil! ~ GE Re ee ae BATTERY. When wire is tripped it pulls out wood wedge, thereby closing the circuit which will cause the explosion. WOOD WEDGE BETWEEN ENDS OF A _ CLOTHES- PIN. oA ; 7 > CONNECTOR / oe. CLOTHES PINS - A MINE TO BLOW UP SMALL TANKS, CARS. STRONG CHARGES SHOULD BE USED TO SECURE COMPLETE SABOTAGE, _ | oe Place terminals on two pieces of wood, con- nected by a metal sheet. When this device is stepped on, the terminals will come to- gether closing the circuit what will explode the mine, which can be placed under the contact or some distance away, but always buried under the road.
BLOWING UP TRAINS Connected mines at different places IML under the road. a Bury charge about two feet under and be- Ne . Af tween the rails. The mine will blow up when ———————— — oOo: the train passes over the electric contact. 2 one: —ecemvree oo eeerwiey Setenneeeme wee Oe — — — + amines one 2 oe ert . SABOTAGE ON ROADS AND HIGHWAYS How charges should be placed on roads to cause serious obstructions. rail. — [7] contact a — (4TALLALS This drawing clearly explains how to set upan electric mine. THE POSITIVE POLE IS ATTACHED TO THE RAIL. THE NEGATIVE POLE WILL BE 2 INCHES AWAY FROM THE RAIL WITHOUT TOUCH- ING IT. ; negative Positive to, detonator -To blow up small bridges and sewers Charges under the bridge - across its width. Prepare a mine at A, prepare other mines (without placing the negative pole near the rail) X number of meters from A at both points B and C. When A blows up, get mines B and C ready. This way, trains coming from either direction to help will be blown up too. NOTE: The bomb or electric mine must have a wooden cover. Charge supported” by wood. L/S . oy _—_—— | — AN Sef A road can be made impassable b OFS eS OS Y digging holes 2 or 3 feet deep. SEE DRAWING Blow up the road or bridge at Point A, when The holes should be dug where there traffic from B and C builds up at that point, | ’ is no chance to detour. blow up B and C and traffic will be bottled up between those two points. NW 35069 Docld: 32939528 Page 725
| The dirt and stones that are dug up ’ ‘shiotild"be ‘disposed of far away enough to prevent prompt repairs. — deep, irregular holes Different shapes of holes on a road. mie aie a “——_ ~~ f PF (ooo we tee | i —— . 7 cane aad Note: Hooks, chains and other metal objects will cause black-outs if thrown against power lines. INCENDIARY BOMB (MOLOTOV COCKTAIL) Fill 2/3 of bottle with gaso- line and 1/4 with motor oil. Close opening with cork leaving out a fuse previously’ dipped. in gasoline as shown on sketch. eave (eae dl tcl {rus ae Light fuse and throw against objective; when bottle breaks the contents will catch fire and burst in flames. THIS FIRE WILL NOT GO OUT WITH WATER, The oil prevents gasoline from spreading. A blanket thread makes a good wick for "he Molotov Cocktail. Wy NX Me enw! —— oi a DP eo Stone-filled boxes ANY OBSTACLE ON RUNWAYS WILL PRE- VENT PLANES FROM LANDING. al — so oO Iron hook to be thrown against power or telephone lines. Whenit hooks on the wires, pull with a powerful truck. THE GOAL OF THIS KIND OF SABOTAGE IS TO INTERRUPT COMMUNICATIONS Ks INCENDIARY TIME BOMB Cardboard or iron tube, covered at both ends. Leave a space at one end to insert a glass. tube containing sulphuric acid. WITH S TOP- PER facing up the outer tube is then filled with a mixture-of 3/4 potassium chlorate and 1/4 sugar. glass tube ~ “ . ‘ cork or paper stopper When the tube is turned upside down, the sulphuric acid will go through the stopper and cause an uncontrollable fire when it hits the mixture. er Re sree When the wood is moved or raised, the gre- nade explodes. o a, GB HAND GRENADE WITH PIN REMOVED. HW 35069 Docld: 329599528 Page 726
a ease 4 way , : , ALADDIN’S LAMP When book is removed, the contacts come ( together causing the explosion. INCENDIARY TIME POCKET BOMB A plastic or glass tube is filled with a mix- WICK ture of chlorate and sugar. In the inside tube put a concentrated solution of sulphuric acid. This small inside tube is closed with a paper ‘cap or cork. Keep cap facing up and outside of other tube. To cause a fire, turn it up- high octane gasoline side down and push it into outer tube. These little bombs set fire to movie houses, When lamp is lit the gasoline will explode cars, file cabinets, mail boxes. Place next causing a Violent fire. to easily combustible material and get away from it. ; Cork facing up locking pin steel ball -" km ‘ TR ee * cork wo vc Le > poles Cork facing down | BACK OF A DOOR Battery . Mis Tube Angle aN ws . Place to put it in a movie house | explosive charge IF THERE ARE NO SPARKS OR BLOWS, GUNPOWDER CAN TAKE A PRESSURE OF WHEN THE KNOB IS TURNED, THE STEEL 28 KILOS PER SQUARE CENTIMETER. BALL WILL CLOSE THE CIRCUIT. Note: The safety device of this bomb works in this manner; when the fuse is jumped it takes 5 to 7 minutes for the explosion to occur. : ‘CHEMISTRY 4 The drawing clearly indicates how to set up a medium-sized book, so it will explode when removed from its place. EXPLOSIVE CHARGE WALL Where wedge should be inserted to keep contacts apart. detonator battery ° ~ A Nw 55069 Doold: 329699523 Page 727
. SAC LETTER 69-5 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION . ~ WASHINGTON, D.C! 20535 In Reply, Please Refer to File No. January 21, 1969 (A) BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SPECIAL INTEREST EXPLORER POSTS - COOPERATION WITH -- The Chairman of the United States Civil Service Commission has furnished information concerning Boy Scouts of America Special Interest Explorer Posts, which the Depart- ment has requested we bring to the attention of all FBI Field Divisions. The program is designed to bring thé principles of scouting to inner city, disadvantaged youth by the establishment of these special posts, sponsored by various organizations. The Federal Executive Boards (FEB) have been urged to sponsor some of these posts. The Department asked that the FBI support the Boards in this effort. While the Bureau is in accord with the aims of this program, it is not desired that any FBI Office act as official sponsor for any Boy Scout group. Should you be approached by either the Boy Scouts or a representative of the FEB, our cooperation should be limited to providing Bureau speakers and offering tours of FBI facilities. (Security Letter on attached page) MW 55069 Doold:32989598 Page 728 L.
(B) NEW LEFT MOVEMENT - POLICE TRAINING MATTER -- Recently various field offices have proposed that Special Agents familiar - with the New Left movement speak before groups of local law enforcement personnel concerning this movement. The Bureau is of the opinion that such talks or briefings concerning the New Left movement would be beneficial to both the FBI and law enforcement; however, should be handled by a qualified speaker from the Seat of Government familiar with all current and national facets of this movement as well as being completely versed in Bureau policy.- The Bureau will, therefore, consider on a highly selective basis requests from the field to send a qualified representative to speak before closed meetings of local law-enforcement personnel. This talk would best be handled in conjunction with a school or conference con- cerning other police matters. The field office requesting a Bureau speaker in this matter should have strong control over the school or conference. Submit request setting forth date of school or conference, the number of law enforcement personnel attending, and your commenis on why you feel this talk would be a benefit to this particular group. This should not be interpreted to mean that the Bureau is soliciting invitations for wide-spread participation in briefing of local law enforcement personnel in regard to New Left matters. To the contrary it is felt that briefing of this nature should be held to a minimum and should only be given to command level law enforcement administrators on a very selective basis. I personally intend to examine each and every request for a briefing of this type to insure that it is worthwhile and justifies the time, effort, and expenditure ot money necessary to handle such commitments. Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director 1/21/69 SAC LETTER 69-5 -2- | MW 55089 Doold:329895238 Page. 725
. PERSONAL ATTENTION SAC LETTER 69-7 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 Fite No. : January 28, 1969 os 7 (A) BUREAU APPLICANTS - ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW AGENTS' CLASSES -- The following New Agents’ Classes are being scheduled for . the first half of Fiscal Year 1970, with the appropriate number of Special Agents to be assigned: July 14, 1969 28 August 11, 1969 28 September 29, 1969 28 October 20, 1969 28 November 17, 1969 28 You should continue to insure that only those applicants who make an excellent initial impression and meet the highest standards of personal appearance, personality and maturity are recommended for the Special Agent position. As you are aware, there is a continuing need for qualified Special Agent applicants from minority groups, especially Negroes. In this regard, every logical source should be fully explored particularly military separation centers. I wish to re~emphasize the need for careful and penetrative screening in the initial stages of processing to insure that only those applicants who have far-above-average potential are considered for the Special Agent position. In connection with the processing of applicants, you should insure that the application is completely executed, that ail periods of time are accounted for and that where appropriate, selective service status is completely resolved prior to forwarding papers to: the Bureau. | . . ' WW 55069 Doeld:32989528 Page 730 . _ eee
— (B) REPORT WRITING - REPORTING OF AUTOMOBILE RECOVERIES - INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE CASES - FBI FORM BOOK -- Effective March 1, 1969, all automobile recoveries in Interstate Transportation of Stolen Motor Vehicle (ITSMV) cases will be reported on the FD-387 (Deferment of Prosecution Form) or the FD-410 (Automobile Recovery Form). You are to report automobile recoveries in accordance with the following instructions: (1) ITSMV cases deferred to local prosecutors. Report automobile recoveries on FD-387. This form has been revised to add a space for reporting recovery value of a vehicle and the source of that recovery value. In addition, the brief statement of‘acts on this form must include information showing the stolen vehicle was transported inter- state, its model year, make, and Vehicle Identification Number. (2) All other ITSMV cases, including cases with more than one investigative character. Report recovery of vehicles on FD-410. This form is to be completely filled in and has sufficient spaces for data on it to allow the Bureau to record your automobile recoveries. The spaces for this data are all self-explanatory. At the bottom of the form is a space entitled "Give Brief Summary of Investigation Conducted to Date:" in which you are to set forth in teletype language a succinct summary of the investigation conducted by your office in order to insure field and Seat of Government supervisory personnel that the case has received appropriate investigative attention. Two copies of the FD-410 are to be furnished to the Bureau. With the automobile recovery reported on either the FD-387 or the FD-410, there will be no need to submit investigative reports in cases deferred to local prosecutors or in unknown subject ITSMV cases where all logical investigation has been completed in the initial 90 days of investigation, and may be closed on the authority of the Special Agent in Charge. In known subject ITSMV cases, it will be necessary to sub- mit an FD-410 and an investigative report. In no instance will an auto- mobile recovery be reported in an investigative report for the purpose of recording at the Bureau in any ITSMV case. . Intrastate stolen vehicles recovered during the course of our investigations are to be set forth on FD-410 with proper justification. 1/28/69 SAC LETTER 69-7 ~2- NW 35069 Docld: 32989528 Page 731 | ns Ae Beek Ax -
Enclosed are three copies each of Form FD-387, which has been revised, and Form FD-410, anew form. Place one copy of each form in the FBI Form Book. Additional supply of each form is being forwarded under separate cover. Upon receipt of revised FD-387, all unused copies of this form not bearing the revision date indicated on enclosed samples should be destroyed immediately. Handbook and Manual changes are to follow. Insure these instructions are brought to the attention of all investigative personnel. (Security Letters on attached page) 1/28/69 SAC LETTER 69-7 -3- MW 55069 Docld: 32989526 Page 732 Lo _
(C) RACIAL INFORMANTS - RACIAL MATTERS -- Information has recently been received that an individual who is attempting to form a Black Panther Party organization in Washington, D. C., has suggested that young members of the Black Panther Party can help identify FBI informants by gaining the acquaintanceship of FBI female personnel. This again highlights the ever present danger of infiltration . not only of our informant ranks but also even of the ranks of our employees. While our investigations and system of operation are geared to uncover any ‘'plant,'’ we must never lose sight of this pos- sibility, since penetration of law enforcement agencies is a priority target of these extremist groups. Accordingly, immediately reevaluate security measures currently in operation in your office to insure that the security of our operations, files, and identities of informants are fully safeguarded. Within 30 days of receipt of this letter, advise the results of your evaluation. - - 1/28/69 SAC LETTER 69-7 i (D) DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION RELATING TO NEW LEFT AND RACIAL DISTURBANCES, DEMONSTRATIONS AND PROTEST ACTIVITIES -- Reference is made to Bureau letter to all offices dated January 17, 1969, setting out instructions regarding the reporting of information relating to New Left and racial disturbances, demon- strations and protest activities. In the future, all teletynses concerning these matters are to set out in the text, rather than in the administrative section, the identities of the local agencies to which the information was disseminated. Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director Enclosures for (B) 1/28/69 SAC LETTER 69-7 -4. BW 55069 Doold: 329895258 Page 733
vo va RD-410 (1.9.69) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AUTOMOBILE RECOVERIES Reporting Office Office of Origin Investigative Period Title of Case , Report Made By . Typed by Character of Case Office File # Autos Make Model Vehicle # (VIN) Value & Source 1 a a Bureau File # 2 Sp af | BR Prov Date 4 | Total [(_} Additional Autos Listed on Attached Page(s) Give Date and Place Where Automobile Theft Report Filed: Give Date and Place Where Automobile Recovered: Was Owner Notified? [_]Yes [_]No Give Brief Summary of Investigation Conducted to Date: MW 35069 Doold: 32809525 Page 734
. «, » FD-387 (Rev. 1-2-69) OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10 $010~106 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA GEN. REG, NO, 27 F _, UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO : Director, FBI DATE: RE: DEFERMENT OF PROSECUTION FROM : SAC, (_] Initial Report (at time of deferment) SUBJECT: (_] Supplemental Report (to record action taken by authority deferred to) Reference Brief statement of facts of Federal violation: ._.-_ _____ Total number of subjects involved in matter deferred. Ages of Subjects Subjects Number of Juveniles (not attained 18th birthday) Number of Civilians Number of Young Adults (18-20) Number of Military Number of Adults (27 and over) Date presented, identity of U. S. Attorney or Assistant and reason for declination. U. S. Attorney will reconsider prosecution: (~] Yes [_]No _ Recovery value: $ Recommend discussion with Department: [_] Yes []No Source: Opinion in compliance with Memorandum of Understanding: [[] Yes [[] No L_] Local or state Prosecution deferred to: (Identify) (-] Military Result of local, state, military prosecution: (Set forth whether prosecutive or administrative action taken, declined or dismissed, include prosecutive results, i.e., conviction and sentence or acquittal; identify date, place and tribunal. Indicate if any Agent testimony involved and results of any rediscussion with U, S. Attorney.) Number of resultant Convictions - Local or state Military [7] Lead: Follow with indicated local, state or military authority and submit supplemental FD-387 to Bureau. on NW 35069 Docld: 329089528 Page 735
In Reply, Please Refer to File No. PERSONAL ATTENTION SAC LETTER 69-14 UNITED STATES. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 as February 25, 1969; ot (A) "THE FBI IN OUR OPEN SOCIETY" BY HARRY AND BONARO OVERSTREET -- W. W. Norton Company has just published "The FBI in Our Open Society" by Harry and Bonaro Overstreet. This is an excellent book and portrays the FBI in a most favorable way. Dr. and Mrs. Overstreet, weil-known scholars and educators, have carefully studied and refuted the false charges made against the Bureau by such vicious critics as Max Lowenthal, Fred J. Cook and William W. Turner. The Overstreets emphasize that the operations of the FBI do not in any way represent a threat to the freedoms of our free and open society and that charges that the Bureau is a national police agency are completely false. The book is highly readable, intellectually stimulating and extremely lucid.. The Bureau has made arrangements with W. W. Norton Company to secure copies of this book for sale to employees at the special discount rate of $3.75. You should survey your personnel and advise the Bureau ‘promptly of the number of books to be sent to your office. All initial orders should be submitted by routing slip marked ''Attention, Crime Records Section" and should be accompanied by one check payable to the FBI Recreation Association covering the entire order. Subsequently, of course, additional orders can be submitted in the same manner. In order to facilitate the handling of orders, one employee should be designated in each office or section at the Seat of Government to coordinate the orders. All books mailed will be addressed to the SAC but should be distributed in the various offices by the employee handling orders. The Bureau should be notified if books ordered are not received within a few weeks so they can be traced through the mails. NW 35069 Docld: 32989528 Page 736 ' iBT OU ba Va Bon th ta O'S ia
(B) TOP ECHELON CRIMINAL INFORMANT PROGRAM - CRIMINAL INFORMANT PROGRAM -- Section 108 J, 2, of the Manual of Instructions provides that payments on a C.O.D. basis to informants in the criminal field may be made to the point where such payments aggregate $200. This authority is hereby increased to $400. Keep in mind this instruction in no way lessens your responsibility to insure money expended for criminal informant development is on a C.0O.D. basis and that full value is received for all funds disbursed. You should thoroughly scrutinize every request to pay criminal sources and make certain all payments are completely justified. Your expenditures to informants will continue to be the subject of careful examination by the Bureau and will be reviewed at the time your office is inspected. Appropriate manual changes forth- coming. _ (Security Letter on attached page) 2/25/69 © SAC LETTER 69-14 -2- NW 33069 Docld: 32989528 Page 737
Ih (C) NEW LEFT MOVEMENT - INTERNAL SECURITY - MISCELLANEOUS - STUDENT AGITATION -- The Bureau has recently prepared a comprehensive document on new left and black extremist _ activities entitled "Youth in Rebellion."' Copies of this document will be forwarded to you by separate communication. , This document presents a thorough review of the new left and black extremist activities including world-wide ramifications of these movements as well as their impact on the internal security of the country. It is essential that all personnel handling these matters peruse this document in order to better understand the nature of the threat posed by this amalgamation of undisciplined and militant groups. Very truly yours, ‘John Edgar Hoover Director 2/25/69 SAC LETTER 69-14 -~3- MW 55069 Docld: 32989526 Page 736
, PERSONAL ATTENTION 4 SAC LETTER 69-15 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 File No. | March 4, 1969 re nmrenmsag (A) OPENING NEW FIELD OFFICE - ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA -- The Bureau is setting up a new field office in Alexandria, Virginia, and the opening is tentatively scheduled for the latter part of April, 1969. This office will cover the entire Alexandria Division of the Eastern Judicial District of Virginia, which encompasses the city of Alexandria as well as Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Culpeper, Fauquier, Orange, Prince William and Stafford counties. Investi-~- gations in above are now handled by the Richmond and Washington Field Offices. You will be advised later as to the exact opening date; when to start sending leads directly to the new field office; the telephone and teletype numbers and the official mailing address. 3/4/69 SAC LETTER 69-15 ; (B) EXHIBITS -- Reference is made to Part II, Section 3D, 7b, of the Manual of Rules and Regulations which requires that money, jewels, -_ negotiable instruments, or other valuables which mugh be retained by a field office are to be kept in a saie-deposit box in a reputable bank. Hereafter, it will also be permissible to retain such items in the field office in a safe or a security -type fireproof file cabinet if such | equipment is already available. Access to such repository shall be ! limited to the Special Agent in Charge and the Assistant Special Agent in Charge, other existing requirements for’ maintenance and inventorying will continue in effect, and the Special Agent in Charge will be personally - accountable for fixing responsibility for any loss. Appropriate manual changes being made. BL SS06S Doold: 32989525 Page 73s
(C) TELEPHONE TOLL RECORDS -- Effective immediately it will no longer be necessary to obtain Bureau authority to review telephone toll call records or to advise the Bureau that telephone toll call records are being obtained by subpoena. Henceforth you may authorize the obtaining of telephone toll call records through cooperative telephone company liaison, without benefit of a subpoena, provided this can be accomplished with full security and the Bureau's interests will be protected. The Bureau still desires that a subpoena be obtained whenever possible for the review of telephone toll call records. Appropriate manual and handbook changes are forthcoming. 3/4/69 . SAC LETTER 69-15 - ; (D) FEDERAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS ASSOCIATION (FCIA) - MEMBERSHIP DRIVE -- The FCIA was recently formed from the U.S. Treasury Agents Association which had been previously active for some’10 years. The FCIA also opened its membership eligibility to include all Federal criminal investigators. However, its history has been exclusively with Treasury Agents and they still comprise all of its membership. FCIA representatives have extended invitations to the person- nel of several FBI field offices to either join the organization or attend its functions. These invitations have been declined. A review of organizational material made available by the FCIA discloses that its membership holds no benefits for FBI Agent personnel. (Security Letter on attached page) 3/4/69 . SAC LETTER 69-15. ~2- NW 55069 Docld: 32989526 Page 740 L
(E) STUDENT AGITATION -- There is enclosed a copy of a letter from i the Assistant Attorney General, Internal Security Division, Department of Justice, pointing out suggested areas of interest in investigations of campus disorders. These suggestions should be borne in mind during your coverage of such disorders and any information received should be furnished to the Bureau promptly so that it can be disseminated to the Internal Security Division. Information obtained should be in- cluded in your quarterly report on the ''New Left Movement." Y Very truly yours, John Edgar Hoover Director Enclosure for (E) 3/4/69 - SAC LETTER 69-15 -3- Te HW 55069 Doocld: 32989598 Page 741
. form DJ-150 (Fd. 4-26-62) UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Memorandum TO , Director . DATE: February 18, 1969 Federal Bureau of Investigation _J. Walter Yeagley OM < Assistant Attorney General ( Internal Security Division suBJEcT: Illegdl and/or Violent Campus Disorders Studénts for a Democratic, Society FA a . af ‘ . « seditious Conspiracy; Smith Act; Inciting to Riot: V F i In an attempt to determine whether there is any under- lying subversive group giving illegal directions or guidance to the numerous campus disorders throughout the country, it is requested that you endeavor to obtain information regarding the following: Individuals who have been active in inciting campus disorders who are not students at the college or university involved, particularly those whose activities resulted in violence or the violation of laws or in arrests. It is requested that inquiries at the colleges be made of college officials only. Individuals who have traveled to other schools to participate in student disorders. It is re- quested that such information be solicited only from college officials and from Bureau and Police Department records and sources. — Plans, programs and tactics not previously reported, for the conduct of violent or illegal campus disorders. It is requested that such infor- mation be solicited only from Bureau and Police Department informants and sources. College officials might be asked if they have seen any printed material concerning such activities. MW 55069 DocId: 32989528 Page 742 |
Information showing a movement of information, reports or directives between organizations, or branches of the same organization, at various campuses where violent or illegal disorders have taken place. It is requested that such information be obtained from Bureau and Police Department informants and sources. College officials might be asked if they have seen any such printed material. - | Information as to the source of funds for bail or payment of fines’ where any large number of demonstrators have been arrested. It is requested that such information be sought only from bank officials, court..officials or from Bureau sources. Information not previously reported indi- cating a movement of funds between organizations from one campus area to another to support or maintain sit-ins where college buildings have been taken over or occupied without authority. It is requested that such information be obtained from Bureau and Police Department informants and sources only. Individuals identified by fingerprints or otherwise who have been arrested at demonstrations at more than one campus. It is requested that such information be obtained from Bureau or Police Department records only. It is already been foregoing is interest for NW 35069 Docld: 32989528 Page 743 appreciated that a great deal of information has furnished regarding campus demonstrations. The only submitted as suggested areas of particular future investigative efforts.
PERSONAL ATTENTION SAC LETTER 69-16 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION: In Reply, Please Refer to . : WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 File No. March 11, 1969 (A) FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY - 84TH SESSION -- By April 1, 1969, you should submit to the Bureau, Attention: Training Division, the names of candidates from your territory whom you desire to recommend to attend the 84th Session of the FBI National Academy, which convenes August 18, 1969, and will graduate November 5, 1969. A specific state- ment must be made concerning the review of your field office indices on the applicants and their law enforcement agencies in the letter listing your candidates. Alternate candidates who were investigated for the 83rd Session of the National Academy and not invited to attend that session in view of lack of space will be considered the principal candidates for the 84th Session of the National Academy from the field offices covering their law enforcement agencies. All candidates nominated for the 84th Session must have been interviewed by the current Special Agent in Charge. If such has not been gone, appropriate interview form should be submitted along with your recommendations. Itis expected that only outstanding candidates who have a potential in the training or administrative fields will be nominated. Since the Bureau now pays travel and subsistence allowances to attendees, those offices covering more than one state should, where feasible, : nominate a candidate from each of those states. J 3/11/69 og SAC LETTER 69-16 : ; (B) LEAVE - CHANGES IN POLICY -- One year's Bureau service will no longer be required as the minimum for an employee to qualify for maternity leave. Six months’ service will henceforth suffice for this purpose, hitb ttle beeen are alee Lae Dae ney terre eR oJ ret MLA MTG wf Sho AUER SUAS AE hebhshhathinehddensteidehenehadees! The requirement enunciated in SAC Letter 69-3 that all requests for leave without pay would require Bureau approval is hereby modified. i Only those requests for leave without pay exceeding one day will require i such approval. This change in no way broadens the reasons for which i leave without pay can be granted; it simply relieves division heads of the i necessity for securing Bureau approval of leave without pay of a day or less for those purposes for which Bureau policy has previously provided leave without pay. Any request for leave without pay not included within those purposes will require Bureau approval even though it may be for one day or less. NREL AN ea ee ond NW 5506S Doold: 32989520 Page 744
rad (C) ASSOCIATED CREDIT BUREAUS, INC. -- The Associated Credit Bureaus (ACB), Inc., which is a trade association, and has some 2100 member credit bureaus, has issued guidelines to protect consumer privacy. One of the guidelines pertains to service to noncredit granting govern- mental agencies. The guidelines provide that member -credit bureaus may supply to those agencies under contract identifying information such as names, addresses, former addresses, places of employment or former employment. Any other information in credit bureau files will be supplied only in response to legal process unless the investigation is for security purposes. _ A source at ACB has advised that these guidelines would affect the FBI; however, they are worded broadly enough not to stop credit bureaus from furnishing the necessary information. Certain types of information could be furnished under a contract basis and other infor- mation could be furnished under the same contract basis in security- type.investigations which would include, according to the source, applicant-type investigations. If the individual credit bureau continues to furnish the requested information without contract or agreement, the issue should not be raised. In those instances where member credit bureaus will not furnish such information without some agreement along the line of the above guidelines, you are authorized to sign such an agreement if it does not go into such matters as a membership fee and other charges. A copy of each such signed agreement should be furnished to the Bureau. Credit bureau agreements and contracts concerning charges to be made by the credit bureaus for their services should, as in the past, be forwarded to the Bureau with your recommendation as to acceptance. ; 3/11/69 SAC LETTER 69-16 -2- _ NW 55069 Doocld: 329699526 Page 745
P 55069 Doold: 329699523 Page 746 (D) FLEX-CUF TIES - TEMPORARY RESTRAINING DEVICES -- For- warded under separate cover is a supply of white nylon Flex-Cuf Ties with an appropriate number for training purposes with the locking barb removed. The training ties are dyed a distinctive red color to prevent confusion with those that may be used in arrest situations. Since these devices can be removed by sustained application of intense flame or sharp instrument, appropriate searches and subsequent guarding of restrained persons are paramount, as in the case of any arrest. It is_imperative that all of our Agents receive training in their use. Field police instructors should afford training to police agencies requesting same. These devices are not meant to replace handcuffs but are an expendable alternate restraining device to augment the present supply of handcuffs in your office. They can be made available to Agents, at your discretion, to be carried in the glove compartment of Bureau cars, brief cases’or on the person. The August, 1968, issue of the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin sets forth specifications of these devices as well as methods of utilizing them. The Planning and Research Unit of the Training Division is pre- paring a Police Instructor's Bulletin with additional techniques for their application. These ties have a one-time use and must be cut to be removed. To avoid severe wrist and finger cuts, diagonal or cutting pliers are recommended to remove them, 3/11/69 SAC LETTER 69-16 ' ° [ (FE) NIGHT-VIEWING EQUIPMENT - SURVEILLANCES -- There is available from the Radio Engineering Section of the Laboratory a new night- viewing device called the "Starlight Scope."' This unit is completely portable and is packaged in a luggage-type metal carrying case. The viewing unit operates on one self-contained 6. 75-volt mercury cell which will give efficient service from 50 to 100 hours, depending upon the frequency of viewer use. Functioning of this device is based on the technique of low-light level image intensification or amplification. It utilizes and amplifies the natural or ambient light radiations (moonlight or starlight) emanating from the night sky which are reflected by the scene under surveillance. Asa result, no artificial illumination, such as infrared, is needed to flood the area for night observation. 3/11/69 SAC LETTER 69-16 . -3- _ _ +
With prior Bureau authority, "Starlight Scope” night viewers are available for field use to meet the need for this type of equipment arising in investigative matters. Because of surveillance nature and limited quantity, equipment being maintained at headquarters when not in use. 3/11/69 SAC LETTER 69-16 -4- MW 55069 Docld: 32989526 Page 747 a
(F) THEFT FROM INTERSTATE SHIPMENT -. THEFT OF GOVERN- MENT PROPERTY - CRIME ON GOVERNMENT RESERVATION - BANK ROBBERY -- In handling future complaints involving minor thefts from interstate shipment, thefts of Government property, and crimes on Government reservations where there are no known aggravating or unusual circumstances, immediately present the facts to the United States Attorney for a prosecutive opinion. If the United States Attorney will not prosecute the matter, conduct no investigation, advise the complainant, and confirm your conversations to the United States Attorney and the complainant in writing. Where appropriate, the matter should be referred to the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the violation, and this information should also be furnished to the United States Attorney and the complainant. Existing rules pertaining to the acceptance of petty offenses in crime on Government reservation-type cases continue in effect. Offenses such as trespassing, traffic violations, etc., should 1 not be accepted for investigation. to. In regard to violations of the Federal Bank Robbery § Statute which have been exhaustively investigated and further investigation could not logically be expected to result in the solution of the case, a closing report may be submitted subject to review by and concurrence of the Bureau. Appropriate Manual and Handbook changes are being prepared. 3/11/69 SAC LETTER 69-16 - . o (G) SELECTIVE SERVICE ACT -~ Heretofore, Selective Service Act, 1948, has been used in connection with our investigations in the Selective Service category. It will no longer be necessary to include the year as part of the character which should, hereafter, be set out as Selective Service Act. Appropriate handbook and manual changes will be forthcoming. (Security Letters on attached pages) 3/11/69 SAC LETTER 69-16 -5- NW 55069 Docld: 32989526 Page 746 i 28 mene Ate time nes a _ pe