AGENCY RECORD NUMBER RECORD SERIES AGENCY FILE NUMBER > 104-10418-10016 | ‘RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE _ JFK ASSASSINATION SYSTEM Date: 03/04/05 IDENTIFICATION FORM AGENCY INFORMATION CIA Released under the John Kennedy kKSssassination Records Ollection Act of 1992 JFK (44 USC 2107 Note). ase#:NW 53320 Date: DOCUMENT INFORMATION AGENCY ORIGINATOR CIA 6-26-2017 FROM SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE TO : HEADQUARTERS ‘ TITLE : MEMORANDUM FOR: (EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING . CUSTODY OF) ; DATE : 07/01/1964 PAGES :_-67 # SUBJECTS : SAFEHOUSE DOCUMENT TYPE PAPER CLASSIFICATION : UNCLASSIFIED RESTRICTIONS 1B : ‘ CURRENT STATUS RELEASED IN PART PUBLIC - RELEASED WITH DELETIONS DATE OF LAST REVIEW 08/13/98 COMMENTS JFK-RHO9 F161 : 1998.08.13.08:29:52:123128 } (R] - ITEM IS RESTRICTED 104-10418-10016 HW 53320 Docld: 32393015 Page .1
“LESNIK, “George: Mois *. Ske (Emergency: Instructions. Regarding custody of) (#262 622-2 C-F8D/1 > . Attached are. . instructions and procedures to be followed in: the event ‘of emergency. situations affecting the SUBJECT's nealth, ‘safety and. custody,:as well: as the security of the safehouse where / SUBJECT is currently being held. - 2 This” is. ‘to. formalize instructions ‘which, for the most part. are already | in effect and have een idea to the _personnel of ‘the t ; yn Dissemination < of econee these instructions to members of” the Special Security ; ‘Detail will ;be made “upon notification. of Headquarters .: approval. weenie 7 Leo wet vs ; ; Attachment : woe Rnengency ‘Instructions (2) a . a oe cae | Sf HW 53320 | Docld: 32393015
HW 53320 ‘of emergency. situations such as fire, the escape or attempted escape: assigned. to the Special Security Detail on this case. - oe person discovering the ‘Tire aaanrtls alert others in the house: by shouting "FIRE". ; J we ee, -:, EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS ©! . Instructions and. procedures are set forth below for the handling of SUBJECT, and the sudden illness:or serious injury to the SUBJECT. ; Te Should - such: situations arise, it might be necessary to call:on the 22s ey ~ a Police, :the Fire Department, or: ‘outside medical facilities for assistance. -:.. --Tt-is possible that in such an event representatives of the press or curiosity-seékers..in: the local community might be attracted to the. site, - -) -thereby- creating | security problems with respect to the CUSEOSY and . we, protection of ‘the SUBJECT from a ‘Publicity standpoint. In view of the “above, it is. ; therefore imperative that these. ins! structions be thoroughly understood and memorized by all personnel: : (Mein House ) ee OT “In case of: fire in the Main House, the person 1 discovering the: ae etre” should apply the. nearest fire extinguisher, unless, in his judgment, , : -- the fire has reached such. proportions where available equipment would be “> .useless.:. Simultaneously,.he should dispatch another member of the Security . . Detail to alert the Senior Security Agent (SSA) and the other occupants © of the house. If no one is available in the immediate vicinity, the.. ; oe Be Upon being notified of a fire, the SSA shall be responsible for directing the fighting of the fire, protecting classified and sensitive’ documents and equipment on the premises, calling the local Fire Department _ if circumstances warrant, and evacuating personnel. Also, at the first availabie opportunity, the SSA should call the SAC or ASAC, or if they’ ~~ ae cannot be reached, a senior DFO Agent, and furnish him with full particulars . concerning the situation and the action being taken. 3. In utilizing members of the Security Detail in fighting a fire, . it should be borne in’ mind that two guards must be maintained on the third floor at all times, so long as the SUBJECT remains confined to his quarters. If it should become necessary to remove the SUBJECT. from his quarters during an emergency, a minimum of four guards should be- present unless circumstances are such as.to make this infeasible. .In- DocId:32393015 Page 3.
“any. event, ‘every: “pos: ible: security: ‘precaution ‘should be ‘taken during driven ‘away: from th a “ calls should: be -made: Sones o£ cognizant -DEO official shouldihe contacted forinstructions as to. whether. - to return. to the safehouse- or Proceed to an alternate site. EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS. (Continued) * the. movement : of. SUBJECT ,.:including the. useof handcuffs or any. other « °.. restraining: devices sdeemed necessary in order to maintain proper. custody Aes TPS ain the" ‘judgement of the SSA, a- fire has ‘reached, or ‘is Laxey | “to reach, proportions ‘that’ it ‘could not bé controlled by fire Pighting . equipment on the premises ,* ‘it shall be his-responsibility to notify the — Clinton Fire Department .... _in this event, the Security Detail should - move with dispatch to “remove. the SUBJECT from the premises prior to. = | arrival ‘of the Fire® “Department. The SUBJECT should be placed in an= *. _ automobile ,. accompaniéd : by four members of the Security Detail, and — renises. .At appropriate intervals, telephone — o*the safehouse. If.no answer is received, the. (Tenant House): lee in case: “of. ‘Pire- in. the “Tenant ‘House, the occupants thereof oe : “should “be instructed* ‘to. ‘immediately notify the Main House and tO use — Shae ~ any’ available means: “to - combat the fire until assistance arrives, unless os -' the Pire-is out of control,.in’ which case all efforts should be directed “towards: the evacuation of the- occupants of: the premises. It should be HW 53320 clearly understood that in:no case should any of the occupants of the - Tenant House call the Fire Department... This decision is the sole respon- 9 9) sibility of. the SSA Sd. 2. Upon notification of a fire in the Tenant House, the person notified should immediately inform the SSA and assist in the dispatching of available personnel and fire extinguishers to combat the fire. if, in the judgment of the SSA, the fire has reached, or is likely to reach, proportions that it could not be controlled by the: available firefighting equipment, it shall be his responsibility to notify the Clinton Fire Department and to take necessary precautionary measures to prevent the observation of the SUBJECT by firemen or other unauthorized persons who might be attracted to the scene. DoclId: 32393015 Page 4 : -e~
. EMERGENCY: INSTRUCTIONS ,- farnish- chim with: full’ particulars concerning the situation and the - action being taken Soe CO -. (Continued) » 3. AG the Pinst: ‘available opportunity, the SSA ‘should call ‘the: _ SAC or ASAC, or if they, ‘cannot be reached, a senior DFO Agent, and ©: _BSOAPE ‘OR ArMReTED ESCAPE | L. Strict’ “vigilance and ‘security should be mainteined ona’ oe 24 hour basis in accordance with established procedures in order’ To 2. ‘Y. discourage and prevent ‘the SUBJECT 's escape. If SUBJECT should. make - an attempt to escape, sufficient force should be used as: is necessary | ., ,under the circumstances in order to subdue the SUBJECT and maintain “". |. “ custody and control’ over him. However, unnecessary brutality | and the + indiscriminate: use - of" force will not. be condoned. «25° ne “2. ALL personnel ‘adsigned to the Special Security Detail « on. duty «! ot a at the site shall be. alerted by means of the emergency alarm and/or . -- WW 53320 co)» Bhe SUBJECT *y all) means available. * gtances ‘that indicate there are no other means of preventing SUBJECT! s- Docld: 32393015 Page 5 .. other appropriate means, and brought into play on any escape attempt... ' Should the SUBJECT ‘succeed in escaping from the house proper, the SSA Sf shall be responsible. for coordinating and directing a hot pursuit. of aa 3. ‘The: use of: ‘Pirearms” ‘should be scrupulously avoided. except ~ in nes extreme circumstances.of self-defense. _However, the SSA under circum-- ~ total escape, may direct a qualified firearms-trained agent to fire — -shots over SUBJECT's head followed by verbal warning to halt. .In no ~~ event, except in self-defense as stated above, will an agent shoot nn directly at the SUBJECT. ; oP, 2 kh, At the first ‘available opportunity, the 2 SAC/DFO, or in his absence, one of the ASACs, should be- telephonically advised-of all. the circumstances surrounding an escape attempt. In no case shall - the Police be notified unless authorized by the SAC or ASAC... - _TLNESS OR INJURY i. In case of sudden illness or serious injury to the SUBJECT, ae Dr. Charles BOHRER, or other physician designated by him in the event oe
" EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS ” ~ (Continued): of his.a sence, should be: immediately. notified ‘and advice ‘obtained. as. to any. ‘emergency . action: which should be taken pending his arrival... > the. SAC -or. : ASAC/DFO:. should be notified immediately after « we talking othe: ‘doctor: in” order: ‘that he might be apprised of. the © situation =. 2. an and any; ‘instructions: r “treatment: prescribed by ‘the. ‘doctor. . Regardless” eens of any’ instructions.’ “given by. the doctor, no action shall be taken to 7 00 remove.the SUBJECT . ‘Prom. the premises or to communicate with> any. hospital © or ambulance: ‘service. without the Prior authorization - of the, BAC or 7 ASAC. Should it. pecome. necessary to remove ‘the SUBJECT to | a hospital - - or other location away from the ‘premises, - every possible precaution - _ should be :taken to maintain close custody and control over him, and to ' prevent disclosure, ‘Of his s true identity and status to unauthorized ° PEPSONS ess - eee . 7 | GENERAL NSTAVOTTONS AND INFORMATION. ps ES , lL “Tyo men on: ‘duty on ‘third, floor who will weep § SUBJECT under So = constant observation: twenty ~four | hours a day. ; 2 ‘Four: men in” attendance: whenever ‘suByEcr leaves cell ‘while “bee! confined HO ‘third floor. . oe . a 3. Bix men in attendance “whenever : ‘SUBJECT is taken | ‘to interrogation é oe .... room on “second floor,. all to remain available in adjoining room Por. : Hy removal signal trom: visitors. : ; be Coveralls taken from ‘SUBJECT. at 2200 hours and returned ‘the : following morning at O700 hours (daily, iseving SUBJECT in shorts ‘and _ undershirt overnight. 5. Military appearance and prompt shift schedules maintained at. all times when in presence of SUBJECT. 6. . Careful room search, including clothes and bunk, to be conducted . every time SUBJECT leaves cell. , 7. . SUBJECT must stand in West corner of cell facing wall whenever | anyone but Dr. BOHRER enters cell. . . HW 53320 DoclId:32393015 Page 6 , ~he