(8. i [9. [ [2o0. [ [i1. Nw 55072 SECTION 107. SECURITY INFORMANTS[AND CONFIDENTIAL SOURCES] 1O7F As means of ._ closer control, obtain @... statement set out below whenever feasible and practical. In those instances in which it is not practical to secure a signed statement from an informant or double agent, advise Bureau of complete details, The SAC and the Agent handling the informant or double agent should determine the appropriate time in the informant's operation when the statement should be completed. - I, » have voluntarily agreed to cooperate with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in a matter affecting the security of the United States, I consider it a patriotic duty to so cooperate and agree to maintain this relationship in strict confidence, I understand that I am not a Federal employee and will not represent myself as such, I further agree not to make any disclosure or exploit in any way infor- mation which I may obtain or any activity in which I may en. gage on behaif of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, both while I am actively associated with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and thereafter, unless authorized to do so by the Bureau, (Signed) Witnessed: Execution of party questionnaires ] Be. b. Informants, particularly in Communist Party, ofttimes must execute '‘Party" questionnaires and in doing so should be instructed to be extremely careful not to jeopardize their position as informants. If necessary,.each item in questionnaire should be discussed with informant to be certain his identity as informant is protected, Informant's activity in organizations] Bo db. a, Informants in organizations must be impressed with necessity of carrying on normal activity, such as canvassing, sale, and dis— tribution of Literature, leaflets, etc, When feasible, informants should be instructed to accept direction from leaders; request instruction and interpretation of the organiza— tion's precepts; request leaders to furnish sources for study purposes; and enter discussions, not quietly sit back as observers, Changes in the organization's conduct, policy, or strategy should be reported on as they occur, Have informants give their opinions of the motivation behind such changes, but be certain opinions and suggestions given are labeled as such, : Tnformants must be encouraged to increase contacts within their orbit in order to gain higher positions, but at the same time they should be cautioned to do so in such a manner a8 to avoid suspicion, Transfer of informants to other areas] Be. b. Keep alert to possibility of transferring informants to areas needing . coverage through change in residence or employment. Keep in mind over-all coverage of organizations. If informant becomes prominent and may be able to expand his field of activity beyond your field division, by ell means eoncoure ge him te dn so in order to provide a wider coverage for the Bureau's work, Action by informant when uncovered] Be be _If informant is uncovered by subversive elements, he should be instructed to defend himself vigorously and demand proof of his informant activity. Suspicion in ma~y cases is directed to an informant without facts to back it up 4 4d by bluffing informant may confuse the issue to the point where his services may not be lost, This procedure should be carefully handled and each situation considered on its merits, In some cases it may be necessary for informant to acquiesce to charges of deviation from the strict discipline of the organization involved, as by so doing he may cast off suspicion. 9 Docld: 32959529 Page 1603 21260
G,. [ cee meee Bee See Seo {lo7F ~ G Requests of informant to help defend others] Be ad. SECTION 107. SECURITY INFORMANTS[AND CONFIDENTIAL SOURCES] If a security informant is requested by the Communist Party, communists : being prosecuted by the Government, or by other interested parties to ‘5 assist in the preparation of the defense in subversive-type cases or receives assignment where such information is readily available, informant should tactfully decline such assignments, Any such request received by informant should be reported immediately to the contacting Agent-and made a matter of record, . If the informant cannot avoid becoming involved, he should be instructed not to report to the contacting Agent any information pertaining to defense plans or strategy. Any Such incident must be reported promptly to the Bureau, v- INFORMANTS! INFORMATION General instructions[re oral and written information] 1. Bs &. h. Be MW 55072 Doold: 32999529 Page 1604 information received from informants apply not only to security | Recording([ written and oral information] (5) ALI information obtained by informants regarding each meeting Instructions regarding preparation, submission, and handling of informants but also to potential security informants, panel sources, security confidential sources, and security sources of information. Specific instructions and guidance must be given to informants concerning preparation of statements containing their information. They should be submitted as quickly as: possible after a meeting or activity. Written statements should be submitted whenever possible, but if such cannot be done information may be provided orally. [In espionage and foreign nationality matters written. statements are usually necessary only in those instances involving possible future prosecution, (In ‘ the majority of cases diplomats or officials who are not subject to prosecution are involved.) ] Carefully scrutinize each, bearing in mind that if informant is called upon to testify at a later date his statements will very likely be introduced in court, ALL information furnished by informants orally or in writing must be promptly reviewed, recorded, indexed, evaluated, channelized, and all necessary action taken, Form FD-306 may be used in lieu of a char nelizing memorandum if desired. If so used, prepare copies of FD-~306 as needed for dissemination and staple one copy to each copy of the informant!s statement being channelized. Channelization should be noted on original FD-306 and on all copies under "Remarks," Prior to any prosecution or administrative hearing, advise the trial attorney that informant not only furnished information concerning instant case but also provided other statements not pertinent to case at issue, The trial attorney will thus be prepared in the event informant testifies on direct examination or cross—examination that he furnished information in addition to his testimony. See subsection M for instructions regarding filing informant statements. Naxa’ ery ented natn Written by informant 1 May be in handwriting or hand printin va of informant or typed, 2 Original only should be submitted and informants should never . retain any copies or notes relating thereto, Continuously check informants to see that they do not keep any notes or copies. +3) Prepare on paper devoid of any Bureau markings or identification, 4) Date when informant prepares statement should be placed at the top of it. eens: PR RELY LRA Om ONULY Rattan or each separate activity in which they engage should be sub— mitted in one statement whether the information is of evidentiary or intelligence value. cond 10 Pre 2~60
amcor oars Hw 55072 Bocld: 32989529 Page 1605 . SECTION 107. - SECURITY INFORMANTS[AND CONFIDENTIAL SOURCES] 1O7E ~ F 4, [Recording investigative aetivity] ® All investigative activity must be made a matter of record in the field ’ office files with all sources of information being completely identified, Sources include all confidential informants — criminal or security. Agents must not have and use informants known only to the individual - Agents personally. . INDOCTRINATION, [DIRECTION, JAND CONTROL OF [SECURITY ]INFORMANTS 1. [Caution against divulging relationship] a. During initial development and consistently thereafter, impress upon informant the absolute necessity that he refrain from divulging through any media any information regarding his relationship with . Bureau, “pb. These ‘’ustructions must be propecly worded and phrased to prevent any possibility Bureau's being accused of attempting to impose censorship. 2. [Developing additional background] ' a, During development of informant, additional data concerning his background should be oontinuously obtained from informant, b. After gaining informant's confidence, information will be elicited. which may be pertinent to his operation and may have effect upon his retention, such as data revealing he is mentally or emotionally unstable, or has some personal problem which would make him a risk as an informant. 3. [Handling indications of instability] a. Details of any indications of instability should be furnished to the Bureau immediately upon being obtained, with recommendations as to informant'!s continuance. db, Set forth the steps being taken to prevent any embarrassment to Bureau, 4, Contacts[by Agents] © . Be [Except in espionage and foreign nationality matters where the frequency of contact is dependent on the circumstances of eaoh case, ]linformants should be contacted as often as necessary, but at least one personal contact should be made every two weeks, b. If such frequent contacts cannot be established, obtain specific Bureau authority for an exception to this re quirement[ (except in espionage and foreign nationality matters).,] In requesting such exception, set forth all attendant circumstances, c. During each contact, informant's activities since previous contact should be carefully reviewed and the contacting Agent should make certain the informant has furnished in writing or verbally all _ information and data which he has obtained since the last contact, If additional or supplementary information is furnished during this contact with the informant, this information should be handled in the same manner as outlined in subsection G, d. Contacting Agent should become so well acquainted with informant that he will not breach the confidential relationship. If there is slightest indication informant may do so, Agent should be able to anticipate this action and forestall it. e. Contacting Agent shovld not only collect information but also direct . informant, be aware of his activities, and maintain such close rela tionship that he knows how informant is thinking with regard to Bureau connection, This relationship should not be so reciprocal that informant obtains information concerning Agent or Agent's pusiness, personal or official, £. Good judgment must prevail in handling informant to see he dces not become too familiar with Agent and later cause embarrassment to Agent.or Bureau by using for his own advantage such knowledge which he may obtain. g. Promptly advise Bureau of any indication informant is wavering in Bureau relationship. 7 21 250
i. mes Be db. Cc. Be Dd. Ge a. [ -5, [Checking reliability] 6. Fingerprints - SECTION 107. SECURITY INFORMANTS[AND CONFIDENTIAL SOURCES] @ Any arrangements for paying informant or sersonat @Prontacting him must be specific and no doubt should be left in the minds of either . the Agent or informant as to the methods of payment, amount, place, . }) and time. Informants should be instructed to use only public telephones in communicating with contacting Agent and consideration should be given to furnishing informants the unlisted office telephone number for emergency communication, [This rule is not practical in all espionage ¥ and foreign nationality matters but should be followed where applicable.] Positive information received from informant should be the subject of a written statement by informant or a memorandum prepared by contacting Agent to be placed in the informant!s subfile and appropriately channelized, Record dates of all contacts, whether negative or positive, in inform antts administrative file. Memorandum or form FD~209 may be used, If _informant’ contacted frequently, one memorandum or form may.be used for “several contacts ~ . 7 The dates of negative ‘contacts and file numbers ‘of the cases involved must appear in informant's administrative file. . Where a file has more than one subject, the name of the subject under inquiry should also pe noted. Do not set forth title of the case involved on the form, If positive.information received from informant, show only dates of contacts in informant!s administrative file. Place positive informa— tion in informant's subfile and appropriately channelize same. Alternate Agent should be designated for contacts with informant and former should be thoroughly acquainted with informant so that contacts . may be handled by alternate Agent in absence of Agent to whom inform °* . ant is assigned. - Reliability of informants must be constantly ohecked, Consideration should be given to use of any investigative technique deemed necessary to be certain they are completely reliable and are furnishing accurate, truthful information, Checks on reliability must be constantly reviewed during time informant is active. - > ewe” After informant has been developed and unless some reason to the ! contrary exists, obtain and forward his fingerprints to Identifica~ tion Division if they are not on file there, If informant refuses, do not force the issue, . Informant's fingerprints, when obtained, should be forwarded as enclosure to FD-~165 using applicant~type fingerprint card, form FD-—258, This card should be properly executed showing subject's complete description, including date and place of birth. Appro-- priate field office should be shown as contributor, field case file number in number space, and “inquiry” in space for "company and | address" on face of card. A flash notice is to be placed by the field in the files of the Tdentification Division by submission of form FD-~165, using informant'!s true name for each informant who has fingerprints on file. When informant is discontinued, retain flash notice for one year following discontinuance. Insure that notice is canceled at that time by submission of form FD+165 or advise Bureau as to why notice Should be continued, If fingerprints obtained solely for this purpose, remove fingerprints from eriminal file. [ 7. [Control ~ statement of cooperation] Close control must be exercised over activities of informants and double agents in order to obtain maximum results in sesurity cases and to prevent any possible embarrassment to Bureau, ea NW 55072 Doold: 32989525 Page 16506 2.1 2.60