\ £ SECTION 107. (Dc isocursey INFORMANTS AND C DENTIAL SOURCES; AND FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSETS | [[PART II. TABLE OF CONTENTS “SECRET -~- NO FOREIGN DISSEMINATION"! FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (FCI) ASSETS [ We Foreign Counterintelligence (FCI) Assets i. Ze 3. 46 5S. 6. Te 85 9. 10. i1. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. ) 20. 21. t 22. [ 23. 24. 256 26. 276 28. 296 30. 31. 326 33. 34. MW 35072 Doold Definitions ec acowncecsrscecacccvesvcccesescccsesesesscccccescece ae Informative Assets CTA) eccccccccvccccccncccnccnscvcscccce De Operational Assets (OA) oacceseccccevccccccsescccesececese Objectives of Cpe cccccacscesccnesccseeescecesesecsesasesseneee Individuals to be considered aS OASececccccccccccsccccscccsee REStCrictionSeccescccccsceceveccssesesecseencssesseseeseunsene Development of U. S. Military or other U. S. Government PErSONNES Lecvessceseccesaneseesessesecscsevesecessssvesessecses Development of personnel of foreign diplomatic establishment Or international Organizationecccccceccccccccccececcscnccne D@VeLOPMent occcccccccccvcesseccrercessseesvsecescssesescececs Opening of asset LilSSecccvccesscccccsccccecccecesccssseccese Maintenance of FCI asset files and indiceSecccrcccccccsccccces Symbol NUMDE LS ccccccescecesecccevecssccecccceseseseseseseeses CaptionSeccsrevcsvcccnccnseseesessccsedcccsccsesesasesesesnces Background inquiries and interviewSercsecceccccccesvccccascces AUThHOrity to Operate aSSETSereseccrcccceescscccesecescscseces Contact with ASSCTS eccaresreeseseseeseeeseseesesesesssecseser Confidentiality of relationshipececesccsccccesccccccessccscce Reliability of ASSCCTS ce ccveseccncesecsccsesscesecescecesscecececs Assignment of PSCUCONYMS cc ceeccseseresesveccccercsssvesescess Recording of information received from ASSET. rcoccsececcvsces Channelization of information of intelligence value received from the ASSCTcecccccsseccscnsecesesecossesesecccos Passage of documents, written report or oral information, to hostile foreign intelligence. ccccccsrccscceccccvsccccce Oral information received from debriefing asset.ccceceesseces Coverage of OA meets with foreign intelligence officer, co~opted worker, or AGENT eo ececceecccrceveseccsesescseseccce DiSinfOrmation eccecscvveccccccccsccesscsssenscceccccesessecses OA cover STOLVowccceveveveccevesasecsscccvscssesceseeseceneses Receipt of money or property Dy OAsesccccccccsccecscccccceces Payments to PCI assets - either OA or TAcesecsesccvvccvccoses Evaluation of FCI ASSETS ecevccveseseescesesrvecsesecsscccscescs Income tax LETULCNS eoccececccreresescccasaccsceseevecesesecsece Receipt of unemployment compensationececcccccccceccccscsscnece Monthly and quarterly LetterSscccccccnvecccvcscenscesessesecs Corrective action on false informationecccccsccccecccsccssece Discontinuance Of aSSetSeccccccccvccsscccccsceccccscsessccsene Discontinued ASSCTSacesecccevesesesesesaveseessevessesnceseces Classifications ceccoesccencccverevecccesessevesceecccacccceses "SECRET - NO FOREIGN DISSEMINATION" 2a 10~15=—74 1329689529 Page 1122. 107 39 |
oy NW 55072 Docld:32989529 Page 1123 SECTION “ \. SECURITY INFORMANTS AND CON JENTIAL SOURCES " 1L07A~C6 DEFINITIONS 1. Security informant Individual actively engaged in . obtaining and furnishing current informa- tion on security or intelligence matters exclusively for Bureau whose identity must be protected. Such person should be member or attend meetings of subversive organization, or be in such position relative to subversive organization that he is able to provide current information of value. 2. Potential security informant . Individual in position to become active in or closely connected with subversive organization or intelligence activities and is making : affirmative effort to obtain and furnish current information to Bureau. 3. Double agent Person cooperating with, receiving assignments from, and performing tasks for both foreign intelligence service and Bureau under FBI guidance . 4. Confidential source ; Individual who on confidential basis furnishes information available through his present position. Examples would be: bankers and telephone company employees. These individuals make no concerted effort in behalf of Bureau but furnish information readily available. to them, . 5. Panel source Individual who is not involved in subversive group but who will attend its public gatherings in behalf of FBI for intelligence purposes or as potential witness SOURCES OF POTENTIAL INFORMANTS . Informants should be developed on all organizations and individuals that are inimical to internal security. Informants may ba obtained through alertness in course of normal investigative activity. Live informant coverage depends for most part upon initiative and resourcefulness of individual Agents and SACs. For assistance in obtaining potential informants, following is suggasted: Le. Evaluation of a. Complainants or other persons interviewed in security matters b. Subjects of security investigations who show disaffection, loss of interest, inactivity, financial hardship, or other repudiation of party loyalty e. Personal friends and contacts of Bureau employees d. Sources of information, confidential sources, and contacts 2e Review of closed security files and files of former security | informants 3. Review factionalism section of file on Communist Party, USA. °4. Consultation with present informants regarding indications of disatrec~ tion on part of subversive group members. They should not be informed as to purpose of inquiry. 5. Review of fiijes on communist front organizations Looking for individuals who have been associated with only one or two fronts or who attended only a few meetings . BACKGROUND INQUIRIES ON INDIVIDUALS BEING CONSIDERED FOR INFORMANT PURPOSES When decision is made to consider an individual for informant purposes, conduct background investigation, Extensive background investigation should not bea conducted until individual has been interviewed and it has been determined he is willing to assist Bureau. Obtain prior Bureau authority to interview when- ever restrictions imposed in section 87, volume III, and section 105, volume IV, of this manual, relative to interviews apply. Background investigation should includs: ‘ 1. Chack of field office files 2. Discreet canvass of logical informants 6-13~72
) A B. ) » Cc. NW 55072 Pay aN SECTION 107. [Qa Iszcunrry INFORMANTS AND coornvrrat SOURCES; 107A-C AND™“FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSEws | PART I DEFINITIONS 1. Security informant Individual actively engaged in obtaining and furnishing current informa ‘tion on security or intelligence matters exclusively for Bureau whose identity must be protected. Such person should be member or attend meetings of subversive organization, or be in such position relative to subversive organization that he is able to provide current information of value. 2. Potential security informant Individual in position to become active in or closely connected with subversive organization or intelligence activities and is making affirmative effort to obtain and furnish current information to Bureau. 3. [Deleted] 4. Confidential source . Individual who on confidential basis furnishes information available through his present position. Examples would be: bankers and telephone company employees. These individuals make no concerted effort in behalf of Bureau but furnish information readily available to them. 5. Panel source Individual who is not involved in subversive group but who will attend its public gatherings in behalf of FBI for intelligence purposes or as potential witness SOURCES OF POTENTIAL INFORMANTS Informants should be developed on all organizations and individuals that are inimical to internal security. Informants may be obtained through alertness in course of normal investigative activity. Live informant coverage depends for most part upon initiative and resourcefulness of individual Agents and SACs. For assistance in obtaining potential informants, following is suggested: 1. Evaluation of a. Complainants or other persons interviewed in security matters b. Subjects of security investigations who show disaffection, loss of interest, inactivity, financial hardship, or other repudiation of party loyalty ce. Personal friends and contacts of Bureau employees d. Sources of information, confidential sources, and contacts 2e Review of closed security files and files of former security informants 3 Review factionalism section of file on Communist Party, USA. 4. Consultation with present informants regarding indications of disaffec- tion on part of subversive group members. They should not be informed as to purpose of inquiry. 5. Review of files on communist front organizations looking for individuals who have been associated with only one or two fronts or who attended only a few meetings BACKGROUND INQUIRIES ON INDIVIDUALS BEING CONSIDERED FOR INFORMANT PURPOSES When decision is made to consider an individual for informant purposes, tonduct background investigation, Extensive background investigation should not be conducted until individual has been interviewed and it has been determined he is willing to assist Bureau. Obtain prior Bureau authority to interview when- ever restrictions imposed in saction 87, volume III, and section 105, volume IV, of this manual, relative to interviews apply. Background investigation should include: 1. Check of field office files 2. Discreet canvass of logical informants 3 10~15~74 Doold: 32589525 Page lis4 : \ Lev seta aphbct A EET, 8 AANA tle ART A EAN, Ln em NL Went na open nee Misery NIA Na vitrem 2404 StS oto og
(ice Toe Kane Ron Tome! NW 35072 SECTION 107 on“ INFORMANTS AND CONFI eo SOURCES, Ineuiries of discreet nature concerning individual's personal history (date and place of birth, etc.), patriotism, health, reliability, stability, integrity, general reputation, present and past employments, and business connections. Investigation must definitely establish that individual can be used without danger of future embarrassment due to instability or unreliability. Securing background information from individual is not sufficient; his background must be established by investigation, including discreet inquiries among persons personally acquainted with him. - . . Check of local credit and arrest records. Submit FD-165 to Iéentifica- tion Division to obtain any record he may have and to place stop against fingerprints if on file. Review armed services record if applicable. Check draft status or status in armed forces reserve. - . Check domestic status and, if any marital difficulties, obtain details. Persons being considered for use in espionage and foreign nationality cases may present special problems which limit scope of investigation. (See instructions re contact cases and deseco program, section 105, volume IV, of this manuel.) However, where practical, cover above items. | Leads must be handled by auxiliary offices within 30 days. Investigation must be completed prior to any request te guide, direct, or designate in- dividual as potential security informant. . , APPROVAL, INDOCTRINATION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF POTENTIAL INFORMANTS 1. When background information obtained, transmit results to Bureau in same numerical sequence set out in subsection C, and request authority to des- ignate individual as Bureau-approved potential security informant and to proceed with development. Do not submit on UACB basis. Include physical description. - fa. If the individual is a student, include’ separate ‘paragraph clearly 2. Doold: 325895259 Page 1125 . —— “4 setting forth the number of racial and/or security informants, the number of potential racial and/or potential security informants, and the number of panel sources currently being operated at the particular college or university to which the request pertains. ] - After designation as Bureau-approved potential security informant, fol-~- lowing matters should be made clear to him: : a. His assistance is strictly voluntary and he is to understand there is no coercion or intimidation involved. b. He is not and cannot consider himself employee or "undercover Agent" of FBI. Seriousness of violating impersonation statutes must be impressed upon him. : “- . c. His cooperation must be strictly confidential at all times and if he should feel he cannot maintain this confidence, he should so advise. There should be no doubt left in mind of potential informant that his relationship must remain on confidential basis and if he violates confidence he will be of no value and by so doing Bureau's investigative activity may be jeopardized. If he has special problem which would require revealing his assistance to his wife or other pertinent individual, this should be ascertained and appropriate recommendation made to Bureau. . a. If potential informant is connected in any manner with labor union, ¢ inform him that Bureau is not interested in employer-employee relation-~ Ships as such and is only concerned with obtaining information on infiltration of unions by subversive elements. e. If potential informant is student, teacher, or has any similar relations with school, college, or university, in initial interview and subsequent handling, follow current instructions concerning in- vestigations on campuses. , Do not interview female potential informants in their homes or apartments unless necessary and any such interviews should be conducted by two Agents after specific approval of superior in field office responsible for development of informants, This instruction is not applicable where active investigation has established that potential informant is of good character, there is no indication of affiliation with subversive groups, and there will be no embarrassment to Bureau. 5-13-71 Se ee ee ee a a an cancer: : : 1 BT Ot OA ORETEE DEES IS TET EET FEO IIT SIT TOE ATTEN TOL FOOLP MEOWOATET OFA ES OHM BNE A TUF ESOT I 8 TROT IMATE IES PET weesh Den Ls wee FG eH PeN AT 7e Ue wy water? . See ee eee ee eed
. os ‘, A wan ° 107C~-D SECTION 107. Qn INFORMANTS AND CONFIDE van SOURCES. 3. Inquiries of discreet nature concerning individual's personal history (date and place of birth, etc.), patriotism, health, reliability, . stability, integrity, general reputation, present and past employments, ( and business connections. Investigation must definitely establish that individual can be used without danger of future embarrassment due to instability or unreliability. Securing background information from individual is not sufficient; his background must be established by investigation, including discreet inquiries among persons personally acquainted with him. . . 4. Check of local credit and arrest records. Submit FD-165 to Tdentifica- tion Division to obtain any record he may have and to place stop against fingerprints if on Pile. . . : 5. Review armed services record if applicable. 6. Check draft status or status in armed forces reserve. . 7. Check domestic status and, if any marital difficulties, obtain details. 8. Persons being considered for use in espionage and foreign nationality cases may present special problems which limit scope of investigation. (See instructions re contact cases and deseco program, section 105, volume IV, of this manual.) However, where practical, cover above items. Leads must be handled by auxiliary offices within 30 days. Investigation must be completed prior to any request to guide, direct, or designate in- dividual as petential security informant. D. APPROVAL, LNDOCTRINATION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF POTENTIAL TN¥ORMANTS 1.. When background information obtained, transmit results to Bureau in same numerical sequence set out in subsection C, and request authority to des~ ignate individual as Bureau-approved potential security informant and to { proceed with development. [Submit by secure teletype (usually Nitel), [ Be brief and concise.] Do not submit on UACB basis. Include physical description. a. ff the individual is a student, include separate paragraph clearly | f setting forth the number offextremistJand/or security informants, - [ the number of potentialfextremistJand/or potential security in- ( formants, and the number cf panel sources currently being operated at _ the particular college or university to which the request pertains, 2. After designation as Burezu~approved potential security informant, fol- lowing matters should be made clear to him: @. His assistance is strictly voluntary and he is to understand there is no coercion or intimidation involved. b. He is not an@ cannot consider himself? employee or "undercover Agent" of FBI. Seriousness of violatang impersonation statutes must be impressed upon him, , i ec. His cooperation must be strictly confidential at all times and if he shoulé feel he cannot maintain this confidence, he should so- advise, There sheuld be no doubt left in mind of potential informant : that his relationship must remain on confidential basis and if he ; violates confidence he will be of no value and by so doing Bureau's i investigative activity may be jeopardized. If he has special i problem which would reauire revealing his assistance to his wife or i other pertinent individual, this should be ascertained and appropriate ~ recommendation made to Bureau, | ad. If potential informant is connected in any manner with labor union, | inform him that Bureau is not interested in employer-employee relation- i ships as such and is only concerned with obtaining information on , ; infiltration of unions by subversive elements. i e. If potential informant is student, teacher, or has any similar reletions with school, college, or university, in initial interview and subsequent handling, follow current instructions concerning in- i vestigations on campuses. ; . i 3. Do not interview female potential informants in their homes or apartments st i unless necossary and any such interviews should be conducted by two | Agents after specific approval of superior in field office responsible | for development of informants. This instruction is not applicable where j active investigation has established that potential informant is of good f character, there is no indication of affiliation with subversive groups ‘ and there will be no embarrassment to Bureau. , ae | a 4 ; | 9-13~71 MW S072 Doold: 32989529 Page 1126
mre 107C-D SECTION 107 eo“"““™ INFORMANTS AND mo SOURCES, 3. Inquiries of discreet nature concerning individual's personal history (date and place of birth, etc.), patriotism, health, reliability, stability, integrity, general reputation, present and past employments, and business connections. Investigation must definitely establish that individuel can be used without danger of future embarrassment due to instsbility or unreliability. Securing background information from individuezl is not sufficient; his background must be established by investigation, including discreet inquiries among persons personally acquainted with him. 4. Check of local credit and arrest records. [Limit credit check of individual to identifying information only (name, address, former address, employment, former employment.)] Submit FD-165 to Identification Division to obtain any record he may have and to place stop against Pingerprints if on file. . 5. Review armed services record if applicable. 6. Check draft status or status in armed forces reserve, . 7. Check domestic status and, if any marital difficulties, obtain details. 8. Persons being considered for use in espionage and foreign nationality cases may present special problems which limit scope of investigation. (See instructions re contact cases and deseco program, section 105, volume IV, of this manual. } However, where practical, cover above items. Leads must be handled by auxiliary offices within 30 days. Investigation must be completed prior to any request to guide, direct, or designate in- dividual as potential security informant. D. APPROVAL, INDOCTRINATION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF POTENTIAL INFORMANTS 1. When background information obtained, transmit results to Bureau in same numerical sequence set out in subsection C, and request authority to des- ignate individual as Bureau-approved potential security informant and to proceed with development. Submit by secure teletype (usually Nitel), Be brief and concise. Do not submit on UACB basis. Include physical description. a. if the individual is a student, include separate para gre ph clearly setting forth the number of extremist and/or security informants, the number of potential extremist and/or potential security in- formants, and the number of panel sources currently being operated at the particular college or university to which the request pertains. 2. After designation as Bureau-approved potential security informant, fol~- lowing matters should be made clear to him: a. His assistance is strictly voluntary and he is to understand there is no coercion or intimidation involved. , b. He is not and cannot consider himself employee or “undercover Agent" of FBI. Seriousness of violating impersonation statutes must be impressed upon him. ; c. His cooperation must be strictly confidential at all times and if he should feel he cannot maintain this confidence, he should so advise. There should be no doubt left in mind of potential informant that his relationship must remain on confidential basis and if he violates confidence he will be of no value and by so doing Bureauts investigative activity may be jeopardized. If he has special problem which would require revealing his assistance to his wife or other pertinent individual, this should be ascertained and appropriate recommendation made to Bureau, . ad. If potential informant is connected in any manner with labor union, inform him that Bureau is not interested in employer-employse relation- ships as such and is only concerned with obtaining information on infiltration of unions by subversive elements. : 4 ‘ . 10-13-71 . ooo NW 55072 Doocld: 329895295 Page L127 ri : ere cee eater
NW 55072 107C-D 5. 6. 7. 8. = — x \ SECTION L1® SECURITY INFORMANTS AND CONE Qu SOURCES. Inquiries of @iscreet nature concerning individual's personal history (@€eate and place of birth, etc.), patriotism, health, reliability, stability, integrity, general reputation, present and past employments, and business connections. Investigation must definitely establish that individual can be used without danger of future embarrassment due to instability or unreliability. Securing background information from individual is not sufficient; his background must be established by investigation, including discreet inquiries among persons personally acquainted with him. . Cheek local arrest records. Submit FD-165 to Identification Division to obtain any record he may have and to place stop against fingerprints if on file. ; : , : . Review armed services record if applicable. Check draft status or status in armed forces reserve. Check domestic status and, if any marital difficulties, obtain details. Persons being considered for use in espionage and foreign nationality cases may present special problems which limit scope of investigation. (See instructions re contact cases and deseco program, section 105, volume IV, of this manuel.) However, where practical, cover above items. leads must be handled by auxiliary offices within 30 days. Investigation must be completed prior to any request to guide, direct, or designate in- dividual as potential security informant. D. APPROVAL, INDOCTRINATION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF POTENTIAL INFORMANTS 1. Doold When background information obtained, transmit results to Bureau in same numerical sequence set out in subsection C, and request authority to des- ignate individual as Bureau-approved potential security informant and to proceed with development. Submit by secure teletype (usually Nitel), Be brief and concise. Do not submit on UACB basis. Include physical description. a. If the individual is a student, include separate paragraph clearly setting forth the number of extremist and/or security informants, the number of potential extremist and/or potential security in-- formants, and the number of panel sources currently being operated at the particular college or university to which the request pertains. After designation as Bureau-approved potential security informant, fol- lowing matters should be made clear to him: : a. His assistance is strictly voluntary and he is to understand there is no coercion or intimidation involved. be. He is not and cannot consider himself employee or "undercover Agent" of FBI. Seriousness of violating impersonation statutes must be - impressed upon him. : . , . - ce. His cooparation must be strictly confidential at all times and if he should feel he cannot maintain this confidence, he should so advise, There should be no doubt left in mind of potential informant that his relationship must remain on confidential basis and if he violates confidence he will be of no value and by so doing Bureau's investigative activity may be jeopardized. If he has special problem which would require revealing his assistance to his wife or other pertinent individual, this should be ascertained and appropriate recommendation made to Bureau. , ad. If potential informant is connected in any manner with labor union, inform him that Bureau is not interested in employer~employee relation- ships as such and is only concerned with obtaining information on infiltration of unions by subversive elements. So . 8 2-14-72 : — 132989525 Page 1126 : oo sorajiene sites sepa sone erromeu ri nar pmenrmnenn
107C-D SECTION 107. our INFORMANTS AND conrraE Qs SOURCES, 3. Inquiries of discreet nature concerning individual's personal history (dzte and place of birth, etc. ), patriotism, health, reliability, . . stability, integrity, genoral reputation, present and past employments, ( and business connections. Investigation must definitely establish that individual can be used without danger of future embarrassment due to instability or unreliability. Securing background information from individual is not sufficient; his background must be established by investigation, including discreet inquiries among persons personally acquainted with him. , 4. Check local arrest records. Submit FD-165 to Identification Division to obtain any record he may have and to place stop against fingerprints if on file. Tin order to eliminate the possibility of jeopardizing the security of Bureau informants, the word "Informant'' should not be indicated in blank ballot box on FD-165. It should be noted the informant file number serves as an indication to the Identification Division of the type of flash notice desired. | Le . . | 5. Review armed services record if applicable. 7 . 6. Check draft status or status in armed forces reserve. . 7. Check domestic status and, if any marital difficulties, obtain details. - 8. Persons being considered for use in espionage and foreign nationality cases may present special problems which limit scope of investigation. (See instructions re contact cases and deseco program, section 105, volume IV, of this manual.) However, where practical, cover above "items. Leads must be handled by auxiliary offices within 30 days. Investigation must be completed prior to any request to guide, direct, or designate in- dividual as potential security informant. D. APPROVAL, INDOCTRINATION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF POTENTIAL INFORMANTS 1. When background information obtained, transmit resuits to Bureau in same numerical sequence set out in subsection C, and request authority to des- ignate individual as Bureau-approved potential security informant and to proceed with development. Submit by secure teletype (usually Nitel), . Be brief and coneise. Do not submit on UACB basis. Include physical. ( description. a. If the individual is a student, include separate paragraph clearly setting forth the number of extremist and/or security informants, the number of potential extremist and/or potential security in~ formants, and the number of panel sources currently being operated at the particular college or university to which the request pertains. 2. After designation as Bureau-approved potential security informant, fol- lowing matters should be made clear to him: a. His assistance is strictly voluntary and he is to understand there is no coercion or intimidation involved. bo. He is not and cannot consider himself employee or "undercover Agent” of FBI. Seriousness of violating impersonation statutes must be impressed upon him, ec. His cooperation must be-strictly confidential at all times. and if he should feel he cannot maintain this confidence, he should so advise. There should be no doubt left in mind of potential informant that his relationship must remain on confidential basis and if he violates confidence he will be of no value and by so doing Bureau's investigative activity may be jeopardized. If he has special problem which would require revealing. his assistance to his wife or other pertinent individual, this should be ascertained and appropriate recommendation made to Bureau, ad. If potential informant is connected in any manner with labor union, : inform him that Bureau is not interested in employer-employee relation- ships as such and is only concerned with obtaining information on infiltration of unions by subversive elements. , 6~13— NW 55072 Docld:32989529 Page 1129 13 72 . . an
MW Sa072 De L07C~D SECTION 107, oe" INFORMANTS AND CONFID) e" SOURCES. 3. Inquiries’ of discreet nature concerning individual’s personal history (date and place of birth, etc.), patriotism, health, reliability, stability, integrity, general reputation, present and past employments, and business connections. Investigation must definitely establish that individval can be used without danger of future embarrassment due to instsbility or unreliability. Securing background information from individual is not sufficient: his background must be established by investigation, including discreet inquiries among persons personally acquainted with him. 4. Check local arrest records. Submit FD-165 to Identification Division to obtain any record he may have and to place stop against fingerprints if on files In order to eliminate the possibility of jeopardizing the security of Bureau informants, the word "Informant" should not be indicated in - blank ballot box on FD-165. It should be noted the informant file number serves aS an indication to the Identification Division of the type of flash notice desired. 5. Review armed services record if applicable. [FD-356 must be used in any routine check pertaining to informants making sure all references, such as symbol number, which would tend to identify individual as an : informant are deleted. ] . 6. Check draft status or status in armed forces reserveo 7. Check domestic status and, if any marital difficulties, obtain details. 8. Persons being considered for use in espionage and foreign nationality cases may present special problems which limit scope of investigation. (See instructions re contact cases and deseco program, section 105, volume IV, of this manual.) However, where’ practical, cover above itemse Leads must be handled by auxiliary offices within 30 days. ‘Investigation must be completed prior to any request to guide, direct, or designate in- dividual as potential security informant. APPROVAL, INDOCTRINATION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF POTENTIAL INFORMANTS 1. When background information obtained, transmit results to Bureau in same numerical sequence set out in subsection C, and request authority to des- ignate individual as Bureau-approved potential security informant and to proceed with development. Submit by secure teletype (usually Nitel), Be brief and concise. Do not submit on UACB basis. Include physical description. @. If the individual is a student, include separate paragraph clearly setting forth the number of extremist and/or security informants, the number of potential extremist and/or potential security in- formants, and the number of panel sources currently being overated at the varticular college or university to which the request pertains. 2. After designation as Bureau-approved potential security informant, fol- lowing matters should be made clear to him: a. His assistance is strictly voluntary and he is to understand there is no coercion or intimidation involved, b. He is not and cannot consider himself employee or “undercover Agent" of FBI. Seriousness of violating impersonation statutes must be impressed upon him. c. His cooperation must be strictly confidential at all times and if he should feel he cannot maintain this confidence, he should so advise. There should be no doubt left in mind of potential informant that his relationship must remain on confidential basis and if he violates confidence he will be of no value and by so doing Bureau's “ investigative activity may be jeopardized, If he has special problem which would require revealing his assistance to his wife or other pertinent individual, this should be ascertained and appropriate recommendation made to Burean,. @. If potential informant is connected in any manner with labor union, inform him that Bureau is not interested in employer-employee relation-~ ships as such and is only concerned with obtaining information on infiltration of unions by subversive elements. 4” . 814-72 : Doold: 32569529 Page 1130 - , : ‘
207C~p 3. 4e Se ™~ N x SECTION 107. toe isscunrey INFORMANTS AND CO ENTIAL SOURCES; AND FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSETS ] Inquiries of discreet nature concerning individual's personal history (date and place of birth, etc.), patriotism, health, reliability, stability, integrity, general reputation, present and past employments, and business connections. Investigation must definitely establish that individual can be used without danger of future embarrassment due to instability or unreliability. Securing background information from individual is not sufficient; his background must be established by investigation, including discreet inquiries among persons personally acquainted with him, . cae . of. Check local arrest recordse Submit FD-165 to Identification Division to obtain any record he may have and to place stop against fingerprints if on file. In order to eliminate the possibility of jeopardizing the security of Bureau informants, the word "Informant" should not be indicated in blank ballot box on FD-165. It should be noted the informant file number serves as an indication to the Identification Division of the type of flash notice desired. Review armed services record if applicable. FD-356 must be used in any routine check pertaining to informants making sure all references, such as symbol number, which would tend to identify individual as an informant are deleted. Check draft status or status in armed forces reservee Check domestic status and, if any marital difficulties, obtain details. [Deleted] . Leads must be handled by auxiliary offices within 30 days. Investigation must be completed prior to any request to guide, direct, or designate in- dividual as potential security informant. D. APPROVAL, INDOCTRINATION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF POTENTIAL INFORMANTS li. When background information obtained, transmit results to Bureau in same numerical sequence set out in subsection C, and request authority to des- ignate individual as Bureau-approved potential security informant and to proceed with development. Submit by secure teletype (usually Nitel), Be brief and concise. Do not submit on UACB basis. Include physical description, a. If the individual is a student, include separate paragraph clearly setting forth the number of extremist and/or security informants, the number of potential extremist and/or potential security in- formants, and the number of panel sources currently being operated at the particular college or university to which the request pertains. After designation as Bureau-approved potential security informant, fol- lowing matters should be made clear to him: a. His assistance is strictly voluntary and he is to understand there is no coercion or intimidation involved. be. He is not and cannot consider himself employee or “undercover Agent" of FBI. Seriousness of violating impersonation statutes must be impressed upon him. ec. His cooperation must be strictly confidential at all times and if he should feel he cannot maintain this confidence, he should so advise. There should be no doubt left in mind of potential informant that his relationship must remain on confidential basis and if he violates confidence he will be of no value and by so doing Bureau's investigative activity may be jeopardized. If he has spacial problem which would require revealing his assistance to his wife or other pertinent individual, this should be ascertained and appropriate recommendation made to Bureau. a. If potential informant is connected in any manner with labor union, inform him that Bureau is not interested in employer-employee relation~ ships as such and is only concerned with obtaining information on infiltration of unions by subversive elements. 10~15-74 NW S5072 Doola: 329895295 Page 113i DPA ERROR CC AEST ARNS NEED TALE Ct 6 UF WE RSNA. oe Eee rert eet] dete mende ny mtn nett ieerss af ermrmenah emery} Voomemm Adi neeers 6 sonore 60th weg mes Lit ence site patton tears oy orm mt Forme ky
” 4 “ey SECTION 107 Oscoxry INFORMANTS AND conrrnQ@car. SOURCES. 107C=D ®. If potential informant is student, teacher, or has any similar relations with school, college, or university, in initial interview and subsecuent handling, follow current instructions concerning in~- vestigations on campuses. 3. Do not interview female potential informants in their homes or apartments unless necessary and any such interviews should be conducted by two Agents after specific approval of superior in field office responsible for development of informants. This instruction is not applicable where active investigation has established that potential informant is of good character, there is no indication of affiliation with subversive groups and there will be no embarrassment to Bureau. : : . de . NW 55072 Docld:32989529 Page 1132 10-13-71 = .
™ - SECTION 107. [paar Isecuxrry INFORMANTS AND copanrzar SOURCES;. 107D AND FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSETS ] relations with school, college, or university, in initial interview and subsequent handling, follow current instructions concerning : investigations on campuses. 3. Do not interview female potential informants in their homes or apartments unless necessary and any such interviews should be conducted by two Agents after specific approval of superior in field office responsible for development of informants. This instruction is not applicable where active investigation has established that potential informant is‘of good character, there is no indication of affiliation with subversive. groups and there will be no embarrassment to Bureau. ) e. If potential informant is student, teacher, or has any similar ee Se 4a 10-15-74 [AMA ai ath oat A Stl nla SAAN ACY AAA OBE NW 35072 Doold: 3259595259 Page 1133
6. 7. 8. 10. SECTION 107. SECURITY INFORMANTS ALD CONPTIDENTIAL SOURCES, | 1O70-F Except in espionaQjfand foreign nationality ratte nore contact is maintained on a periodic basis dependent on circumstances, contact potential informants personally at least once every two weeks. Advise Bureau of progress being made 2% least every six months. Sub- mit letters (FD-401) concerning potential informants who are not being p2id on Bureau authorization on UACB basis; include summary of infor- mation furnished during past six months and certifications regarding stability and indoctrination against disclosure, Follow form indicated under § LO7L, item 3b, below, except those items concerning. payments. Post record of all contacts with potential informants. During contacts with potential informants, if it develops individual dozs not have necessary capabilities, discontinue efforts. Informants may raise a question concerning their position if it becomes known publicly they are affiliated with subversive organization, In . such case, he may be told that his cooperation is matter of record in FBI and if some question arises concerning his loyalty we will consider making facts of his cooperation known to his employer or to responsible individuals. Before taking steps to advise anyone of potential infor- mant's or informant's cooperation, obtain Bureau authority. From first interview with potential informant through development and until discontinued, use extreme caution 2% all times to be certain he is not a plant. When potential informant begins to furnish current information and otherwise qualifies for designation as informant, assign permanent symbol number and advise Bureau. This communication must be personally initialed by SAC or ASAC acting in his absence. Individual's background must be thoroughly reviewed at this time, keaping _in mind possibility of using informent as witness. If individual has any weaknesses, set forth safeguards being followed to insure security and prevent embarrassment to Bureau. E. BUREAU POLICY 1. Development of military personnel Do not develop informants among military personnel on military reserva~ tions, establishments, etc., unless specifically approved by ‘Bureau. Contacts by designated Agents . Contacts with informant or potential informant should only be made by Agent or Agents specifically designated to ccentact him. _Divulging information to informant No information should be divulged to potential informant or informant concerning any of Bureau's investigative activity other than that which - is essential to his proper operation. Recording investigative activity att investigative activity must be made matter of record in field office iles with ail sources of information being completely identified. Agents must not have and use informants known only to individual Agents personally. FP. INDOCTRINATION, DIRECTION, AND CONTROL OF INFORMANTS 1. Caution against divulging relationship . During initial development and consistently thereafter, impress upon informant absolute necessity that he refrain from divulging his rele- tionship with Bureau. These instructions must be properly phrased to prevent possibility of Bureau's being accused of attempting to impose censorshibd. Developing additional background : During development of informant, additional data concerning his back~ ground should be continuously obtained from informant. Be alert for data revealing he is mentally or emotionally unstable, or has some - personal problem which would make him a risk. Indications of instability Immediately furnish details of any indications of instability to Bureau, with recommendations as to informant's continuance and comments as to any steps being taken to prevent embarrassment to Bureau. 5-13-72 NW 55072 Docld: 32989529 Page 1134 . - , az pec gy ne ea ereewe iy “ern tearaeepreeommen pemvireeeytecrh ot ternenney mentee tenement enn ernie ite nine tet 91 Mey HO ASAI ENT mene Cy em nN ye nh a nT MR YT BEN SOREN arena REE TE OY sone tnamrte estan hy wiey i mV nitive inv iin evencbesnmre newer sete? I > ’ RCP TN ak EEE rar ent ere ences KOFI ATR MROT NE QTE OWE ETO RR TENE YR YA IO NEMO ROERTENNTT EMERG me acee
= 5. 6. 7. 8. 10. SECTION 107. Qur INFORMANTS AND CONFIDENY@M SOURCES. 107D-¥ Except in espionage and foreign nationality matters where contact is maintained on a periodic basis dependent on circumstances, contact potential informants personally at least once every two weeks. Advise Bureau of progress being made at least every six months. Sub- mit letters (FD-401) concerning potential informants who are not being paid on Bureau authorization on UACB basis; include summary of infor- mation furnished during past six months and cartifications regarding stability and indoctrination against disclosure. Follow form indicated under § 1O7L, item 3b, below, except those items concerning: payments. . Post record of all contacts with potential informants. During contacts with potential informants, if it develops individual Goes not have necessary capabilities, discontinue efforts. Informants may raise a question concerning their position if it becomes known publicly they are affiliated with subversive organization. ‘In such case, he may be told that his cooperation is matter of record in FBI and if some question arises concerning his loyalty we will consider making facts of his cooperation known to his employer or to responsible individuals. Before taking steps to advise anyone of potential infor- mant's or informant's cooperation, obtain Bureau authority. From first interview with potential informant through development and until discontinued, use extreme caution 2t all times to be certain he is not a plant. ; then potential informant begins to furnish current information and otherwise qualifies for designation as informant, advise Bureau. - This communication must be personally initialed by SAC or ASAC acting in his absence. Individual's background must be thoroughly reviewed at this time,-keeping in mind possibility of using inform— ant as witness, If individual has any weaknesses, set forth safe-— guerds heing followed to insure security and prevent embarrassment to Bureau, RE. BUREAU POLICY 1. Development of military personnel . - : . . Do not develop informants among military personnel on military reserva- tions, establishments, etc., unless specifically approved by Bureau. Contacts by designated Agents Contacts with informant or potential informant should only be made by Agent or Agents specifically dasignated to contact him. Divulging information to informant No information should be divulged to potential informant or informant concerning any of Bureau's investigative activity other than that whi ch is essential to his proper operation. : Recording investigative activity . All investigative activity must be made matter of record in field office Piles with all sources of information being completely identified. Agents must not have and use informants known only to individual Agents personally. - F. INDOCTRINATION, DIRECTION, AND CONTROL OF INFORMANTS 1. 3. Caution against divulging relationship ; ; _ During initial development and consistently thereafter, impress upon informant absolute necessity that he refrain from divulging his rela- tionship with Bureau. These instructions must be properly phrased to prevent possibility of Bureau's being accused of attempting to impose censorship. . Developing additional background During development of informant, additional data concerning his back-~ ground should be continuously obtained from informant, Be alert for data revealing he is mentally or emotionally unstable, or has some personal problem which would make him a risk. Tndications of instability . Immediately furnish details of any indications of instability to Bureau, with recommendations as to informant's continuance and comments as to any steps being taken to prevent embarrassment to Bureau. 9-13-71 NW 35072 Doocld: 32939529 Page 1135
6. 7. 8. ( 1. 2. [ {5, l. SECTION 1 SECURITY INFORMAUTS AND CONFPLSNTIAL SOURCES. 107D-F Bxce pe in espionage and foreign nationality matters where contact is wintained on a periodic basis dependent on circumstances, contact petential informants personally at least once every two weeks. Advise Bureau of progress being made at least every six months. Sub- mit letters (FD-401) concerning potential informants who are not being p2id on Bureau authorization on UACB basis; include summary of infor- mation furnished during past six months and certifications regarding stability and indoctrination against disclosure. Follow form indicated under § 1O7L, item 3b, below, except those items concerning payments. Post record of all contacts with potential informants. During contacts with potential informants, if it develops individual does not have necessary capabilities, discontinue efforts. Informants may raise a question concerning their position if it becomes known publicly they are affiliated with subversive organization. In. such case, he may be told that his cooperation is matter of record in FBI and if some question arises concerning his loyalty we will consider making facts of his cooperation known to his employer or to responsible individuals. Before taking steps to advise anyone of potential infor- mant's or informant's cooperation, obtain Bureau authority. ; From first interview with potential informant through development and until discontinued, use extreme caution at all times to be certain he is not a plant. | When potential informant begins to furnish current information and otherwise qualifies for designation as informant, advise Bureau, This communication must be personally initialed by SAC or ASAG acting in his absence, Individual's background must be thoroughly reviewed at this time, keeping in mind possibility of using inform- ant as witness. If individual has any weaknesses, set forth sa?e— guards being followed to insure security and prevent embarrassment to Bureau. E. BUREAU POLICY Development of military personnel Do not develop informants among military personnel on military reserva- tions, establishments, etc., unless specifically approved by Bureau. Contacts by designated Agents ’ . Contacts with informant or potential informant should only be made by Agent or Agents specifically designated to contact him, ° Divulging information to informant No information should be divulged to potential informant or informant concerning any of Bureau's investigative activity other than thet which is essential to his proper operation. Recording investigative activity . All investigative activity must be made matter of record in field office files with all sources of information being completely identified. Agents must not have and use informants known only to individual Agents personally. All informants and sources are to be debriefed on at Least a2 monthly basis regarding their knowledge of narcotics activities. ] F. INDOCTRINATION, DIRECTION, AND CONTROL OF INFORMANTS Caution against divulging relationship During initial development and consistently thereafter, impress upon informant absolute necessity that he refrain from divulging his rela~ tionship with Bureau. These instructions must be properly phrased to prevent possibility of Bureau's being accused of attempting to impose censorship. ° Developing additional background . : During development of informant, additional data concerning his back- ground should be continuously obtained from informant. Be alert for data revealing he is mentally or emotionally unstable, or has some personal problem which would make hima risk. Indications of instability Immediately furnish details of any indications of instability to Bureau, with recommendations as to informant's continuance and comments as to any steps being taken to prevent embarrassment to Bureau. 5 MW 55072 Docld:32989529 Page 1136 . 9-13-72 spree samen ctarr ree sey enrnmaovsnentnny renee tinea ean mvarerne sty grHA OEY Et Hern erent emiten Meconeg spent AE
7. 8. 10. \ * \ SECTION 107 @pacunrey INFORMANTS AND conrrn@z1 SOURCES,  107D-F Except in espionage and foreign nationality matters where contact is maintained on a periodic basis dependent on circumstances, contact potential informants personally at least once every two weeks. Advise Bureau of progress baing made at least every six months. Sub- mit letters (FD-401) concerning potential informants who are not being paid on Bureau authorization on UACB basis; include summary of infor- mation furnished during past six months and certifications regarding stability and indoctrination against disclosure. Follow form indicated under § 107L, item 3b, below, except those items concerning payments. Post record of all contacts with potential informants. During contacts with potential informants, if it develops individual does not have necessary capabilities, discontinue efforts, Informants may reise a question concerning their position if it becomes known publicly they are affiliated with subversive organization. In such case, he may be told that his cooperation is matter of record in FBI and if some question arises concerning his loyalty we will consider making facts of his cooperation known to his employer or to responsible individuals. Before taking steps to advise anyone of potential -infor- mant's or informant's cooperation, obtain. Bureau authority. From first interview with potential informant through development and until discontinued, use extreme caution at all times to be certain he is not a plant. When potential informant begins to furnish current information and otherwise qualifies for designation as informant, advise Bureau. This communication must be personally initialed by SAC or ASAG aoting in his absence. Individual's background must be thoroughly (reviewed at this time, keeping in mind possibility of using inform ant as witness. If individual has any weaknesses, set forth safe— guards being followed to insure security and prevent embarrassment to Bureau. E. BUREAU POLICY 1. eee 7 2. 5. Development of military personnel Do not develop informants among[active duty Jmilitary personnel. Contacts by designated Agents Contacts with informant or potential informant should only be made by Agent or Agents specifically designated to contact him, Divulging information to informant No information should be divulged to potential informant or informant concerning any of Bureau's investigative activity other than that which is essential to his proper operation. Recording investigative activity All investigative activity must be made matter of record in field office files with all sources of information being completely identified. Agents must not have and use informants known only to individual Agents personally. All informants and sources are to be debriefed on at least a monthly basis regarding their knowledge of narcotics activities, FP. INDOCTRINATION, DIRECTION, AND CONTROL OF INFORMANTS ‘awe at Caution against divulging relationship During initial development and consistently thereafter, impress upon informant absolute necessity that he refrain from divulging his rela~- tionship with Bureau. These instructions must be properly phrased to prevent possibility of Bureau's being accused of attempting to impose censorship. Developing additional background During development of informant, additional data concerning his back- ground should be continuously obtained from informant. Be alert for data revealing he is mentally or emotionally unstable, or has some personal problem which would make him a risk, Indications of instability Immediately furnish details of any indications of instability to Bureau, with recommendations as to informant's continuance and comments as to any steps being taken to prevent embarrassment to Bureau, 5 4-15-74 NW 35072 Doocld: 32939529 Page 1137 [Pee Ree MMe TIT RA HLRURRT on ereenWnrune 7iunern ter HEN et rearyorsttie Aer HEI 7
E. PF. } MW Sa072 4. 56 6. 7. 8. 10. , . -\ SECTION 107. tIN ‘AL |SECURITY INFORMANTS AND CO} DENTIAL SOURCES; 107D-F AND REIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASS y | . Contact potential informants personally at least once every two weeks. Advise Bureau of progress being made at least every six months. Submit letters (FD-401)concerning potential informants who are not being paid on Bureau authorization on UACB basis; include summary of information furnished during past six months and certifications regarding stability and indoctrination against disclosure. Follow form indicated under § 1O7L, item 3b, below, except those items concerning payments. Post record of all contacts with potential informants. During contacts with potential informants, if it develops individual does not have necessary capabilities, discontinue efforts. Informants may raise a question concerning their position if it becomes known publicly they are affiliated with subversive organization. In such case, he may be told that his cooperation is matter of record in FBI and if some question arises concerning his Loyalty we will consider making facts of his cooperation known to his employer or to responsible individuals. Before taking steps to advise anyone of potential infor- mant's or informant's cooperation, obtain Bureau authority. From first interview with potential informant through development and until discontinued, use extreme caution at all times to be certain he is not a plant. When potential informant begins to furnish current information and otherwise qualifies for designation as informant, advise Bureau. This communication must be personally initialed by SAC or ASAC acting in his absence. Individual'ts background must be thoroughly reviewed at this time, keeping in mind possibility of using inform ant as witness. If individual has any weaknesses, set forth safe— guards being followed to insure security and prevent embarrassment to Bureau, BUREAU POLICY le 2. 5. i. Development of military personnel Do not develop informants among active duty military personnel. Contacts by designated Agents Contacts with informant or potential informant should only be made by Agent or Agents specifically designated to contact him. Divulging information to informant No information should be divulged to potential informant or informant concerning any of Bureau's investigative activity other than that which is essential to his proper operation. Recording investigative activity All investigative activity must be made matter of record in field office files with all sources of information being completely identified. Agents must not have and use informants known only to individual Agents personally. All informants and sources are to be debriefed on at least a monthly basis regarding their knowledge of narcotics activities, INDOCTRINATION, DIRECTION, AND CONTROL OF INFORMANTS Caution against divulging relationship During initial development and consistently thereafter, impress upon informant absolute necessity that he refrain from divulging his rela- tionship with Bureau. These instructions must be properly phrased to prevent possibility of Bureau's being accused of attempting to impose censorship. Developing additional background During development of informant, additional data concerning his back- ground should be continuously obtained from informant. Be alert for data revealing he is mentally or emotionally unstable, or has some personal problem which would make him a risk. Indications of instability Immediately furnish details of any indications of instability to Bureau, with recommendations as to informant's continuance and comments as to any steps being taken to prevent embarrassment to Bureau. 5 10-15-74 BDoeld: 32969529 Page 1136
SECTION 107. i @oux SECURITY INFORMANTS AND Divan SOURCES; 107D-F AND FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSETS \ 4. Contact potential informants personally at least once every two weeks. ) 5. Advise Bureau of progress being made at least every six months. Submit ° letters (FD~401)concerning potential informants who are not being paid on Bureau authorization on UACB basis; include summary of information furnished during past six months and certifications regarding stability and indoctrination against disclosure. Follow form indicated under § 107L, item 3b, below, except those items concerning payments. 6. Post record of all contacts with potential informants. 7. During contacts with potential informants, if it develops individual does, not have necessary capabilities, discontinue efforts. 8. Informants may raise a question concerning their position if it becomes known publicly they are affiliated with subversive organization. In such case, he may be told that his cooperation is matter of record in PBI and if some question arises concerning his loyalty we will consider making facts of his cooperation known to his employer or to rasponsible individuals. Before taking steps to advise anyone of potential infor- mant's or informant's cooperation, obtain Bureau authority. 9. From first interview with potential informant through development and until discontinued, use extreme caution at all times to be certain he is not a plant. 10, When potential informant begins to furnish current information and otherwise qualifies for designation as informant, advise Bureau. fhis communication must be personally initialed by SAG or ASAC acting in his absence. Individual's background must be thoroughly reviewed at this time, keeping in mind possibility of using inform ant as witness, If individual has any weaknesses, set forth safe~ guards being followed to insure security and prevent embarrassment to Bureau, Ee. BUREAU POLICY 1. Development of military personnel \ Do not develop informants among active duty military personnel. ./ 2. Contacts by designated Agents Contacts with informant or potential informant should only be made by Agent or Agents specifically designated to contact him. 3. Divulging information to informant No information should be divulged to potential informant or informant concerning any of Bureau's investigative activity other than that which is essential to his proper operation, 4. Recording investigative activity All investigative activity must be made matter of record in field office files with all sources of information being completely identified. Agents must not have and use informants known only to individual Agents personally. 5. All informants and sources are to be debriefed on at least a monthly \ basis regarding their knowledge of narcotics activities. [6. All pending informant files are to be reviewed personally by appropriate supervisory personnel on a regular periodic basis not to exceed_60 days. This review must include the informant's file and its subfiles. ], F. INDOCTRINATION, DIRECTION, AND CONTROL OF INFORMANTS 1. Caution against divulging relationship During initial development and consistently thereafter, impress upon informant absolute necessity that he refrain from divulging his rela- tionship with Bureau. These instructions must be properly phrased to prevent possibility of Bureau's being accused of attempting to impose : censorship. i 2. Developing additional background i During development of informant, additional data concerning his back- ; ground should be continuously obtained from informant. Be alert for : data revealing he is mentally or emotionally unstable, or has some ‘ personal problem which would make him a risk. ; 3. Indications of instability ‘ 3 Immediately furnish details of any indications of instability to Bureau, with recommendations as to informant's continuance and comments as to > any staps being taken to prevent embarrassment to Bureau. 5 1-13-75 s NW 55072 Doold: 32989525 Page i139 Ann Cn
[207F NW 35072 4. SECTION 107. (Draw szcursry INFORMANTS AND o@ioevrra SOURCES 3 AND FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSETS ] Contacts by Agents ‘ ae informants should be contacted as often as necessary, but at least 7 one personai contact should be made every two weeks. If such fre- “ quent contacts cannot be established, obtain specific Bureau author- ity for exception to this requirement. ; b. During each contact, carefully review informant's activities since previous contact and make certain informant has furnished all in- formation which he has obtained since last contact. ec. Contacting Agent should not only collect information but direct informant, be aware of his activities, and maintain such close relationship that he knows informant's attitude towards Bureau. Good judgment must prevail in handling informant to see he does not become too familiar with Agent. Promptly advise Bureau of any indication informant is wavering in Bureau relationship. ad. Arrangements for paying informant or personally contacting him must be specific and no doubt should be left in minds of either Agent or informant as to methods of payment, amount, place, and time. e. Informants should use only public telephones in communicating with contacting Agent and consideration should be given to furnishing informants nonpublished office telephone number for emergency com- munication. £. Positive information received from informant should be subject of written statement by informant or memorandum prepared by contacting Agent to be placed in informant's subfile and appropriately channelized. &- Record dates of all contacts, whether negative or positive, in informant's administrative file. Memorandum or form FD-209 may be used. If informant contacted frequently, one memorandum or form may be used for several contacts. h. Dates of negative contacts and file numbers of cases involved must appear in informant's administrative file. Where file has more than one subject, name of subject under inquiry should be noted. Do not set forth title of case involved. ) i. 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. j. Alternate Agent should be designated for contacts with informant and should be thoroughly acquainted with informant so that contacts may be handled by alternate Agent where necessary. Checking reliability a. Reliability of all active informants must be constantly checked. b. Give consideration to use of any investigative technique deemed necessary to be certain they are completely reliable and are fur- nishing accurate, truthful information. Pingerprints a. After informant has been developed and unless some reason to contrary exists, obtain and forward his fingerprints to Identifi-. cation Division if they are not on file there. be. If informant refuses, do not force issue. c. Forward informant's fingerprints as enclosure to FD-165 using applicant-type fingerprint card, form FD-258, fully executed. Appropriate 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. 6 10-15-74 Doold: 325895259 Page 1140 ean ETT aA eg corer ison ATO DE PIR Dany SOM og ET ho AA ic ORTHO “NEP AOS eT Yn eOPOTTS ATTN ry GTC a A MERA EUN He EU ArT oo HEMET ATU A YRONUED POAT, OPIS, WAMOTAT MEH AAD ARE MERE Lope Wi PUTS Gf OMT NOLIM root BMD wor f OETA TT BLO RN Wer LR A MTEL TAR INT VAR R EAT RTE IRR
SL 7 NW 35072 Doold: 329595259 Page 1141 Te ran AND FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSETS ] SECTION 107. (ri secinary INFORMANTS AND x SOURCES; 107F- d. Flash notice is to be placed by field with Identification Division by submission of form FD-165, using informant's true name for each informant who has fingerprints on file. e. When informant is discontinued, retain flash notice for one year. 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 criminal file. Control - statement of cooperation ae Close control must be exercised over activities of informants to obtain maximum results and prevent any possible embarrassment to Bureau. be Obtain signed statement set out below when feasible and practical. Where it is not practical to secure such signed statement from an informant, advise Bureau of complete details. SAC and Agent handling informant should determine appropriate time in informant's operation when 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 relation- ship in strict confidence. I understand that I am not a Federal employee and will not represent myself as such. T further agree not to make any disclosure or exploit in any way information which I may obtain or any activity in which I may engage on behalf 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. (Signea) Witnessed: Execution of party questionnaires Informants, particularly in Communist Party, often must execute party questionnaires and in doing so should be instructed to be extremely careful not to jeoparidze their position as informants. If necessary, each item in questionnaire should be discussed with informant. Informant's activity in organizations a. Informants in organizations must be impressed with necessity of carrying on normal activity, such as canvassing, sale, and dis~ tribution of literature, leaflets, atc. be When feasible, informants should be instructed to accept direction from leaders; request instruction and interpretation of organiza- tion's precepts; request leaders to furnish sources for study purposes; and enter discussions, not quietly sit back as observers. ec. Changes in organization's conduct, policy, or strategy should be reported on as they occur. Have informants give their opinions of motivation behind such changes, but be certain opinions are labeled as such. ad. Informants must be encouraged to increase contacts within their orbit - in order to gain higher positions, but. in such manner as to avoid suspicion. 7 10-15-74 PEDAL Fog TENE FUE od tO ak heart ACA Soke ere dnmenny RL ESR LITE Wer FEE TATE Un Le rit ee U Ee eee tire
107F-G G. NW 35072 10. li. 12. 13. SECTION 107 SECURITY INFORMANTS AND CONFIT TIAL SOURCES. sO a Transfer of informants to other areas Ae b. KXaep alert to possibility of transferring informants to areas needing coverage through change in residence or employment. Keep in mind overall coverage of organizations. If inf ormant becomes prominent and may be able to expand his field of activity beyond your field division, encourage him to do so in order to provide wider cov- erage for Bureau's work. Action by informant when uncovered Be be If informant is uncovered by subversive elements, instruct him to de~ fend himself vigorously and demand proof of his informant activity. Suspicion in many cases is directed to an informant without facts to back it up and by bluffing informant may confuse issue to ‘Point where - his services may not be lost. In some cases it may be necessary for informant to acquiesce. to charges of deviation from strict discipline of organization involved, and thus cast off suspicion. Requests of informant to help defend others Qe Ce T2 requested by Communist Party, or other interested parties ‘bo assist in preparation of defense in subversive-type cases or handle assign- ment where such information is readily available, informant should tactfully decline. Such requésts should be reported immediately to contacting Agent and made matter of record, If informant cannot avoid becoming involved, instruct him not -to report any information pertaining to defense plans or strategy. Promptiy report any such incident to Bureau, {If an informant is present in conversation between an attorney and individual under criminal indictment, he should immediately leave. Tf he is unable to do so and inadvertently learns of defense plans ‘or strategy, he is not to report the substance of any such conversation to the FBI. Additionally, the informant is not to engage in or report the substance of a conversation with a criminal defendant dealing with the offense for which the defendant is under indictment.] — Preparation for testifying Contacting Agent must condition informant to fact that someday knowledge he possesses may be needed as evidence in court. Psychologically prepare informant for fact that he may at future date be called upon to tastify to information he has furnished on security matters. Proper indoctrination of informant is essential as Bureau must provide witnesses whenever Department initiates prosecutions in security cases. INFORMANTS! INFORMATION General instructions re oral and written information i. a. De Ce. d. Docld:32989529 Page 1142 . —_ ; an These instructions apply to security informants, potential security informants, panel sources, security confidential sources, and security sources of jnfocmation. Specific instructions must be given to informants concerning -prepara~ tion of statements containing their information. They should be submitted as quickly as possible after meeting or activity. Written statements ‘shoula be submitted when possible. In espionage and foreign nationality matters written statements are usually necessary only in those instances involving possible future -prosecu~ tion. (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 must be promptly reviewed, recorded, indexed, evaluated, channelized, and all necessary action ° taken. Form FD-306 may be used in lieu of channelizing memorandum if desired. If so, prepare copies of FD-306 as needed for channelizing and staple one copy to each copy of informant's statement being . channelized. Channelization should be noted on original FD~-306 and on all copies. When informant's statement contains references to large number of individuals and/or organizations, and exceeds two pages, consider channelizing to substantive case file only those por- . 8 3~15~71 ot Frama te COMO EE LER be LA MEE pani nba be Spam tithes sed ATs seret Weeren
. * ne te 1O7F-G ; SECTION 107. . INFORMANTS AND conrrvenr@®. SOURCES, ‘i 10. Transfer of informants to other areas . f a. Keep alert to possibility of transferring informants to areas needing : coverage through change in residence or employment. ‘3 If informant becomes é be. Keep in mind overall coverage of organizations. prominent and may be able to expand his field of activity beyond your field division, encourage him to do so in order to provide wider cov- erage for Bureau's work. 11. " Action by informant when uncovered . ae If informant is uncovered by subversive elements, instruct him to de- . . fend himself vigorously and demand proof of his informant activity. be Suspicion in many cases is directed to an informant without facts to back it up and by bluffing informant may confuse issue to point where his services may not be lost. In some cases it may be necessary for informant to acquiesce to mentiged 204 Sap Stet = ATEN 2 TE sae SOFT os FONT aed TI os COE Ce charges of deviation from strict discipline of organization involved, . and thus cast off suspicion. 12. Requests of informant to help defend others a a. If requested by Communist Party, or other interested parties to assist in preparation of defense in subversive-type cases or handle assign- + ment where such information is readily available, informant shouid 3 ‘ tactfully decline. b. ‘Such requdsts should be reported immediately to contacting Agent and made matter of record, c. If informant cannot avoid becoming involved, instruct him net to report any information pertaining to defense plans or strategy. d. Promptly report any such incident to Bureau. Tf an informant is present in conversation between an attorney and individual under criminal indictment, he should immediately leave. If he is unable to do so and inadvertently learns of defense plans or strategy, he is not to report the substance of any such conversation to the FBI. Additionally, the informant is not to engage in or report the substance of a conversation with a criminal defendant dealing with the offense for which the defendant is ~ ‘undér indictment, ) . 13. Preparation for testifying . Contacting Agent must. condition informant to fact that someday knowledge ‘he possesses may be needed as evidence in court, Psychologically prepare informant for fact that he may at future date be called upon to testify to information he has furnished on security matters. Proper indoctrination ~ of informant is essential as Bureau must provide witnesses whenever Department initiates prosecutions in security cases. G. INFORMANTS' INFORMATION 1. General instructions re oral and written information These iustructions apply to security informants, TOS DMA AAPA, ecsedt eta Wrens potential security as informants, panel sources, security confidential sources, and security sources of information. be Specific instructions must be given to informants concerning prepara- tion of statements containing their information. c. They should be submitted as quickly as possible after meeting or activity. ad. Written statements should be submitted when possible. In espionage and foreign nationality matters written statements are usually necessary only in those instances involving possible futuro prosecu- tion, (In the majority of cases diplomats or officials who are not subject to prosecution are involved.) e. 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 must be promptly reviewed, evaluated, channelized, and all necessary action EIAR AGL AC SUR EYRE ON RNR bay St EY Recto taeorranat recorded, indexed, E a taken. Form FD-306 may be used in lieu of channelizing memorandum if é desired. If so, prepare copies of FD-306 as needed ‘for channelizing a and staple one copy to each copy of informant's statement being . z , * ghannelized. Channelization should be noted on original FD-306 and ) g on all copies. [In those instances in which an informant reports that fg an individual attended a meeting but took no active part therein and/or i ¢ % 8 é 1~14-74 —HW_55072 Docid: 32989529 Page 1143
HO7F-s G. Lo. il. 12. 13. “ SECTION 107. eee INFORMANTS AND CO ian SOURCES; ; OREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSETS | Transfer of informants to other areas “y a. Keep alert to possibility of transferring informants to areas needing . ; coverage through change in residence or employment. b. Keep in mind overall coverage of organizations. If informant becomes prominent and may be able to expand his field of activity beyond your field division, encourage him to do so in order to provide wider cov- erage for Bureau's work. Action by informant when uncovered a. If informant is uncovered by subversive elements, instruct him to de~- fend himself vigorously and demand proof of his informant activity. b. Suspicion in many cases is directed to an informant without facts to back it up and by bluffing informant may confuse issue to point where his services may not be lost. c. In some cases it may be necessary for informant to acquiesce to charges of deviation from strict discipline of organization involved, and thus cast off suspicion. Requests of informant to help defend others a. If requested by Communist Party, or other interested parties to assist in preparation of defense in subversive-type cases or handle assign~ ment where such information is readily available, informant should tactfully decline. be. Such requests should be reported immediately to contacting Agent and made matter of record. e. If informant cannot avoid becoming involved, instruct him not to report any information pertaining to defense plans or strategy. d. Promptly report any such incident to Bureau. e. If an informant is present in conversation between an attorney and individual under criminal indictment, he should immediately leave. If he is unable to do so and inadvertently learns of defense plans or strategy, he is not to report the substance of any such conversation to the FBI. Additionally, the informant is not to : engage in or report the substance of a conversation with a criminal ) defendant dealing with the offense for which the defendant is y under indictment. Preparation for testifying Contacting Agent must condition informant to fact that someday knowledge he possesses may be needed as evidence in court. Psychologically prepare informant for fact that he may at future date be called upon to testify to information he has furnished on security matters. Proper indoctrination of informant is essential as Bureau must provide witnesses whenever Department initiates prosecutions in security cases, INFORMANTS! INFORMATION 1. General instructions re oral and written information a. These instructions apply to security informants, potential security informants, panel sources, security confidential sources, and security sources of information. ; be. Specific instructions must be given to informants concerning prepara- tion of statements containing their information. c. They should be submitted as quickly as possible after meeting or activity. _d. Written statements should be submitted when possible. e. 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. f. <All information furnished by informants must be promptly reviewed, recorded, indexed, evaluated, channelized, and all necessary action taken. Form FD-306 may be used in lieu of channelizing memorandum if desired. If so, prepare copies of FD-306 as needed for channelizing and staple one copy to each copy of informant's statement being channelized. Channelization should be moted on original FD-306 and on all copies. In those instances in which an informant reports that an individual attended a meeting but took no active part therein and/or ne Tee OPER RTH RG ENISTE na POO TAIT 2eVELV Yen LTT Mena AVITP eye PIN sere rf T TR sad TIT 8 10-15-74 NW 35072 Doocld: 329395259 Page 1144 Ar PTET eae ST ee AM Ws TEE coe PUI wR ENN 9,  ASREPE Neo LAE are PERT as AL. IP Pee NEP Me 1 TTL ATT
” a NW 35072 Doold: 32989529 Page 1145° SECTION 107 SECURITY INFORMANTS AND CONFID™’TIAL SOURCES. LO7G an . tions of statement which apply to particular individual or organiza- tion. Of course, entire statement should be filed in informant's sub- file. This procedure should be employed unless logical reason dictates otherwise. Prior to any prosecution or administrative hearing, advise trial attorney that informant not only furnished information concerning justant case but also provided other statements not pertinent to case at issues. Trial attorney will thus be prepared in event in- formant testifies on direct examination or cross~examination that he furnished information in addition to his testimony. Recording written and oral information ae De Written by informant . i Mey be in handwriting or hand printing 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 maricin gs or identifica-~ tion. (4) Date when informant prepares statement should be placed at top of statement. (5) All information obtained by informants regarding each meeting or separate activity in which they engage should be sub- mitted in one statement. (6) Informants should include in statements specific dates and places; purpose of meeting or activity being related; iden- tities of speakers and persons present, plus their known status in any group; and specific activity or comments of individuals present. (7) Informant should identify statement by affixing his code name immediately under the last written line on each page. <Any cor- rections, erasures, changes, or additions should: be identified by informant affixing his code name or initials of his code name. {8 Agents' names should never appear on any page. Informant should refer to himself in body of statement by his true name and use third person. . (10) Agent receiving written statement should not make any corrections, additions, deletions, etc., or place any markings whatever thereon. (11) Do not block stamp or serialize. Receipt and serialization should be recorded on form FD-306 or on channelizing memorandum containing applicable items set forth on form FD-306. (12) Extraneous material should be kept to absolute minimum. Informants should leave out such items as: cy Any reference concerning Director and Bureau : pb} ‘Refarences to other documents and statements submitted by informant ({c) Obvious administrative material, such as operational in- structions given by contacting Agent Such data should be furnished orally by informant and recorded in memorandum form for informant file. Furnished orally by informant (1) Contacting Agent should promptly reduce information to writing “so that it will be accurately recorded as contemporaneously as possible with making of oral statement by informant to Agent. Leave out following items: ES Any reference concerning Director and Bureau b References to other documents and statements submitted by ; inf orma nt (c) Obvious administrative material, such as operational in- structions given by contacting Agent Such data should be recorded in memorandum for informant file. . {2} Prepare on paper devoid of Bureau markings or identification. Date at top with date informant furnished information. No other date is desired except date of meeting or activity des- cribed in body of statement. 3-15-71 serra nares rors Venue Shere rem berber ct MERA IRDA AMO AST BE WFO MOTTO ZB RITA FTE PERRY SPENT AE Te PAE DITA MEY FETED Cree ANTE SY , UadlnptaAtee Aihbclechadsithescuhraat atetiistiiaciaiat ton Unianke rata Toit a ep eAN Er erera Ee eeatiNe aes 1 SEMAINE SOAR TT WI WRB ET TCU TORTIE REACH EER AS BIRO ETP REDON NUP NR NEY DET RT ETE,
om. (osen Bee Bonen nose Ti neon Une Teed Smet Bees Bnet Nene ee Bee Cee | oN NW 35072 Recording written and oral information Be SECTION 107. SECURITY INFORMANTS AND CONFIUDSNTIAL SOURCES, 107¢ tions of statement which apply to particular individnel or organiza— tion. Of course, entire statement should be filed in inforrant's sub- file. This procedure should be employed unless logical reason dictates otherwise. [When preparing lengthy channelizing memor- . anda reporting material of interest to other offices, limit the number of copies prepared for each other such office to two. Clearly indicate next to the name of the receiving office, tha number of -the page containing information pertinent to that office and note on cover page that distribution of material to the receiving field office files is left to discretion of thé receiving office. If the channelizing memorandum includes names of individuals who merely attended @ meeting or gathering and played no important role, the reporting office is to attach to the channelizing memorandum a one- page memorandum listing the names of all individuals who were merely. in attendance and had no important function. The preparation and‘ distribution of the additional copies of the one~page attachment are left to the discretion of the receiving office. ] Prior to any prosecution or administrative hearing, advise trial attorney that informant not only furnished information concerning instant case but also provided other statements not pertinent to case at issue. Trial attorney will thus be prepared in event in- formant testifies on direct examination or cross-examination that he furnished information in addition to his testimony. Written by informant 1 May be in handwriting or hand printing of anformant 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 nowtes or copies. : (3) Prepare on paper devoid of any Bureau markings or identifica- tion. (4) Date when informant prepares statement should be placed at top of statement. (5) ALL information obtained by informants regarding each meeting or separate activity in which they engage should be subd-~- mitted in one statement. (6) Informants should include in statements specific dates and places; purpose of meeting or activity being related; iden- tities of speakers and persons present, plus their known status in any group; and specific activity or comments of individuals present. (7) Informant should identify statement by affixing his. code name immediately under the last written line on each page. Any cor- rections, erasures, changes, or additions should be identified by informant affixing his code name or initials of his code name. 5} Agents' names should never appear on any page. - Informant should refer to himself in body of statement by his true name and use third person. (10) Agent receiving written statement should not make any‘ corrections, additions, deletions, etc., or place any markings whatever thereon. - (11) Do not block stamp or serialize. Receipt and serialization should be recorded on form FD-306 or on channelizing memorandum containing applicable items set forth on form FD-306, i (12) Extraneous material should be kept to absolute minimum. Informanits } should leave out such items as: i a Any reference concerning Director and Bureau H b References to other documents and statements submitted by informant 7 i 4 i t | 9 . ee | Docld: 32989529 Page 1146 — 11-15-71 . ; |
MW 55072 Docld: 32989529 Page 1147 vs 2. Se SECTION Lo @szcuarry INFORMANTS AND CONPI@Hrra SOURCES. . nothing transpired of potential prosecutive value with respect to the individual, FD-306 should list the substantive case file number or should list subject's name and it will not be necessary to staple ‘a copy of the informant's statement to FD~306.] When informant's statement contains references to large number of individuals and/or organizations, and exceeds two pages, consider channelizing to sub- stantive case file only those portions of statement which apply to particular individual or organization. Of course, entire statement should be filed in informant's subfile. This procedure should be employed unless logical reason dictates otherwise. When preparing lengthy channelizing memoranda reporting material of interest to other offices, limit the number of copies prepared for each other such office to two. Clearly indicate next to the name of the receiving office, the - number of the page containing information pertinent to that office and note on cover page that distribution of material to the receiving field office files is left to discretion of the receiving office. If the channelizing memorandum includes names of individuals who merely attended a meeting or gathering and played no important role, the reporting office is to attach to the channelizing memorandum a one-~ page memorandum listing the names of all individuals who were merely in attendance and had no important function. The preparation an distribution of the additional copies of the one-page attachment are left to the discretion of the receiving office. ; : Prior to any prosecution or administrative hearing, advise trial attorney that informant not only furnished information concerning iustant case but also provided other statements not pertinent to case at issue. Trial attorney will thus be prepared in event in- formant testifies on direct examination or cross-examination that he furnished information in addition to his testimony. Recording written and oral information Be Written by informant L May be in handwriting or hand printing 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 identifica- — tion. (4) Date when informant prepares statement should be placed at . top of statement. (5) All information obtained by informants regarding each meeting or separate activity in which they engage should be sub~ mitted in one statement. (6) Informants should include in statements specific dates and places; purpose of meeting or activity being related; iden- tities of speakers and persons present, plus their known status in any group; and specific activity or comments of individuals present. ; (7) Informant should identify statement by affixing his code name immediately under the last written line on each page, Any cor- rections, erasures, changes, or additions should be identified by informant affixing his code name or initials of his code name. {3} Agents' names should never appear on any page. Informant should refer to himself in body of statement by his true name and use third, person. (10) Agent receiving written statement should not make any corrections, - additions, deletions, etc., or place any markings whatever thereon. (11) Do not block stamp or serialize. Receipt and serialization should be recorded on form FD-306 or on channeliging memorandum containing applicable items set forth on form FD-306. (12) Extraneous material should be kept to absolute minimum, Informants should leave out such items as: 3 Any reference concerning Director and Bureau b References to other documents and statements submitted by informant . 9 . 1~14~74 ie enV ee nee TT aie lapamgrerneruntretnentnemtemtere ert anaeoreneny apres co [ierennye ae Uarsieresec eR eNO ER RATETTS 4, te ee EMt 2 anita aA i bv cre lh ee ob naartte entries deel seinen ene ME we Uitte? weateseremenie = ren Pieac tas} MAAAATT ont Av reel SW A ean ERT ENY Teng RAW ANNOMDUTET ONE BANS 1
= SECTION 107. those INFORMANTS AND coMBevrrar SOURCES; 107G AND FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSETS | nothing transpired of potential prosecutive value with respect to the individual, FD-306 should list the substantive case file number or should list subject's name and it will not be necessary to staple a copy of the informant's statement to FD-~306. When informant's statement contains references to large number of individuals and/or organizations, and exceeds two pages, consider channelizing to sub- stantive case file only those portions of statement which apply to particular individual or organization. Of course, entire statement should be filed in informant's subfile. This procedure should be employed unless logicai reason dictates otherwise. When preparing lengthy channelizing memoranda reporting material of interest to other offices, limit the number of copies prepared for each other such office to two. Clearly indicate next to the name of the receiving office, the number of the page containing information pertinent to that office and note on cover page that distribution of material to the receiving field office files is left to discretion of the receiving office. If the channelizing memorandum includes names of individuals who merely attended a meeting or gathering and played no important role, the reporting office is to attach to the channelizing memorandum a one- page memorandum listing the names of all individuals who were merely in attendance and had no important function. The preparation and distribution of the additional copies of the one-page attachment are left to the discretion of the receiving office. ge Prior to any prosecution or administrative hearing, advise trial attorney that informant not only furnished information concerning instant case but also provided other statements not pertinent to case at issue. Trial attorney will thus be prepared in event in- formant testifies on direct examination or cross~examination that he furnished information in addition to his testimony. 2. Recording written and oral information a. Written by informant 1} May be in handwriting or hand printing 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 identifica- tion. (4) Date when informant prepares statement should be placed at top of statement. (5) AL1 information obtained by informants regarding each meeting or separate activity in which they engage should be sub- mitted in one statement. (6) Informants should include in statements specific dates and : places; purpose of meeting or activity being related; iden- i tities of speakers and persons present, plus their known status in any group; and specific activity or comments of individuals 5 present. § i nN (7) Informant should identify statement by affixing his code namé immediately under the last written line on each page. Any cor- rections, erasures, changes, or additions should be identified by informant affixing his code name or initials of his code name. {8 Agents' names should never appear on any page. Informant should refer to himself in body of statement by his true name and use third person. (10) Agent receiving written statement should not make any corrections, additions, deletions, etc., or place any markings whatever thereon, (11) Do not block stamp or serialize. Receipt and serialization should be recorded on form FD-306 or on channelizing memorandum containing applicable items set forth on form FD-306, (12) Extraneous material should be kept to absolute minimum. Informants 5 should leave out such items as: : . Any reference concerning Director and Bureau b References to other documents and statements submitted by informant leer sarees smn eetes ome ppnee gree meee 9 10-15-74 | erences sre & tetra reer pseerann va rve newmenn a nen tecere MW S5072 Doold: 32809529 Page 1146
cd \ * caf @ 4 1076 SECTION 107. SECURITY INFORMANTS AND CONFIDENTIAL SOURCES. ; (c) Obvious administrative material, such as operational in~ ( structions given by contacting Agent Such data should be furnished orally by informant and recorded in memorandum form for informant file. be. Furnished orally by informant . (1) Contacting Agent should promptly reduce information to writing so that it will be accurately recorded as contemporaneously as possible with making of oral statement by informant to Agent. Leave out following items: . te Any reference concerning Director and Bureau b References to other documents and statements submitted by informant (c} Obvious administrative material, “such as operational in ‘ Structions given by contacting Agent Such data should be recorded in memorandum for informant file. tS Pre pare on paper devoid of Bureau markings or identification. Date at top with date informant furnished information. No other date is desired except date of meeting or activity des~ eribed in body of statement. me NW 55072 Doold:32989529 Page 1149 9a ae 11-15-71
f SECTION 107. [ENT AL SECURITY INFORMANTS AND CONFIDENTIAL SOURCES; 107G AND FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSETS | . ‘(c) Obvious administrative material, such as operational in- p structions given by contacting Agent Such data should be furnished orally by informant and recorded in memorandum form for informant file. b. Furnished orally by informant (1) Contacting Agent should promptly reduce information to writing so that it will be accurately recorded as contemporaneously as possible with making of oral statement by informant to Agent. Leave out following items: EY Any reference concerning Director and Bureau (bd References to other documents and statements submitted by inf ormant . (c) Obvious administrative material, such as operational in- structions given by contacting Agent Such data should be recorded in memorandum for informant file. ts Prepare on paper devoid of Bureau markings or identification. 3 Date at top with date informant furnished information. No other date is desired except date of meeting or activity des- cribed in body of statement. 9a 10~15-74 WW 55072 Docld:32989529 Page 1150 ‘ ‘ 1 aterrarrmantcer 4S 5 epee ht
x [2076 SECTION 107. [int JSECURITY INFORMANTS AND CON.@@MENTIAL SOURCES; AND SMREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSETS (4) Separate statements should be prepared for each meeting or ~, separate activity in which informants engage and should be ) dictated by Agent as if informant were preparing them himself. (5) Information, after being reduced to writing, should be read promptly by informant and acknowledged by affixing his code [ name on each page. (6) After informant authenticates statement, contacting Agent should prepare cover sheet, form FD-306, which should be stapled to it. Thereafter statement should be handled as written one. (7) Oral information furnished by informant purely of lead value should be included in office memorandum by Agent and should not be initialed by informant or exhibited to him or treated as evidence. 3. Transmission of information a. Statements should be personally delivered to contacting Agent by informants when possible. Careful consideration should be given to full security of all such contacts. They should never be mailed to field office or resident agency. If they cannot be obtained per- sonally by contacting Agent, obtain confidential post office boxes for their receipt. b. Confidential post office boxes should be obtained under fictitious names and not under names of persons who may be listed in post office directory. More than one informant may send statements to &@ post office box, but consideration should be given to obtaining post office boxes in different post office stations to prevent suspicion on part of postal employees. ec. Envelope enclosing statement should have return address of another confidential post office box obtained under fictitious name. ad. Statements should be collected at post office boxes regularly, but time of pickup should be varied. Work out system of rotation where- by same Agent or Agents will not appear at same post office box for extended period of time. 6. When informant receives information of vital and immediate interest, he should furnish it as promptly as possible to contacting Agent or office by most appropriate means of communication. 4. Handling of lead information ae A111 lead information obtained from informant must be run out to Logical conclusion. be. If there is insufficient information to warrant opening case, tickler card should be prepared to follow informant and take other logical steps to obtain additional identifying data. Restrict tickler cards to information which would warrant investigation if identity established. If no identification is made after reasonable effort, prepare memorandum for informant's subfile. 5. Handling documentary material furnished by informants ae Pamphlets and similar documentary material furnished by informants should have placed thereon informant's code name. be. Informant should affix date he received material. If informant can- not recall date of receipt, date he furnished material should be affixed. ce. No additional markings of any kind, such as initials, date received, permanent symbol number of informant, file numbers, indexing symbols, etc., should be placed on documentary material. a. Receipt of such material should be recorded on form FD-306 or on a channelizing memorandum containing all applicable items. See section 107K for filing instructions, { i i z i & Ha i i : 3 : i i ; ‘ ’ i é : : t er ah SD Narre rte AY ove oth Se eet en Cane Wel yt bs rt .t ae ple? 10 10-15-74 a apemenerseptstodnit HN cal ar DEANE SS LTR TY TREN past cement ATE rw eR TROD AAT HEN THY AH UY RE RS “UTNE D er UmGe Ve roe eanet ng gee MEE - - NW 35072 Doold: 329595259 Page 1151
C C ( MW Sa072 SECTION 107. SECURITY INFORMANTS AND CONFID “VIAL SOURCES, 107H-I-J SYMBOLS 1. Assigning numbers . . a, All informants should be designated by permanent symbol numbér of which Bureau must be advised. Once number assigned, it must now be subsequently raassigned to any other informant or source. ; b.. Potential security informants and confidential sources whose identity must be protected may be assigned permanent symbol numbers if they are producing sufficient information to warrant use of such designations. ¢. Individuals to whom permanent symbols assigned are not to be advised of such symbols. a. Cover name should be used by informant in signing his statements and in communications between informant and field office. Advise Bureau of cover name, &. Prefix of symbol number consists of appropriata field office teletype abbreviation. Suffix of symbol number will consist of letter "S" for security informant; letters "PSI" for povential Security informant; letters["CS" ]for confidential source. Although source may subsequently furnish information requiring change in designation (e. g., from security to criminal or to racial, “ete.), number previously assigned will remain same; however, suffix is to be changed to appropriate letter or letters indicating this change (NY-000-S to NY~000-C or to NY-O000-2). 2. Communications - use of symbols @. After Bureau is advised of permanent symbol, in subsequent communica~ tions true name of informant should not be sot forth; use symbol number. b, In all communications after initial letter, Bureau and field office ' file numbers for informant must be set forth, c. In communications between offices, follow same procedure. ag. Informants and sources entering another division : (1) Active informants and sources entering another division on temporary basis should be referred to in initial letter to interested office by true name and symbol number if necessary for other division to know identity. Office receiving such letter should make appropriate index cards for "Informants and Sources in Other Divisions" index. Subsequent letters batween interested offices may then identify individual by symbol number only. (2) Individuals who leave division where they have been furn nishing information and do not plan to return should be immediately — discontinued, their symbol number, if any, should be cancelled, ; and their true name used in all administrative corrsspondence. (3) If informant is transferred to another of fice and remains active, his identity must still be protected é€. In communications concerning potential security informant when a symbol numoer is not assigned, neme of potential security informant and aboreviation "PSI" shall be used; e.g., "John Doe, PST." £. (In espionage and foreign nationality matters, caption of communica- tion should also show character and country designation (i.e., IS - R for Russia or IS - PO for Poland, etc.). This facilitates routing at Bureau. hy e INDEXING True names and aliases of all informants, as well as cover name assigned, shall be indexed in general office indices as any other name. Index cards should show file number of informant, but such terms as "Informant" or "Potential Security Informant!" shall not appear. , , ° INDICES . 1. Alphabetical name index and symbol number index Are to be kept by SAC, ASAC, or security supervisor consistent with maximum security and best administrative practice a. Alphabetical name index In all offices maintain card index showing true identities of all security informants, potential security informants, and security confidential sources. This is to be known as alphabetical name index. File cards in alphabetical order. . il , . Sst "9-30-70 Jee Doold: 32969529 Page 1152 | eentatank dere tant am AA ANi BARN NE ba tP rer # tty A t ok eseyntmet creme mae ee ttn
SECURITY INFORMANTS AND CONFID™ “IAL SOURCES, 1O7H~I- Yow es SECTION “"@ ® H. SYMBOLS . 1. Assigning numbers . id a, All informants should be designated by permanent symbol number of which Bureau must be advised. Once number assigned, it must not be . subsequently reassigned to any other informant or source. ' ; b. Potential security informants and confidential sources whose identity must be protected may be assigned permanent symbol numbers if they are producing sufficient information to warrant use of such designations. ec. Individuals to whom permanent symbols assigned are not to be advised of such symbols. . - d. Cover name should be used by informant in signing his statements and in communications between informant and field office. Advise Bureau of cover name. . @.. Prefix of symbol number consists of appropriate field office teletype abbreviation. Suffix of symbol number will consist of letter "S" for Security informant; letters "PSI" for potential security informant ; letters "CS" for confidential source. ‘ ° Le Although source may subsequently furnish information requiring change. . in designation (e.g., from security to criminal or to racial, etc.), number previously assigned will remain same; however, suffix is to. be changed to appropriate letter or letters indicating this change [ (NY 000-S to NY 000-C or to NY 000-R). . 2. Communications ~- use of symbols a. After Bureau is advised of permanent symbol, in subsequent communica- tions true name of informant should not be set forth; use Symbol number. be. In all communications after initial letter, Bureau and field office file numbers for informant must be set forth. c. In communications between offices, follow same procedure. ad. informants and sources entering another division (1) Active informants and sources entering another division on temporary basis should be referred to in initial letter to interested office by true name and symbol number if necessary for other division to know identity. Office receiving such ( letter should make appropriate index cards for "“Informants and ‘ Sources in Other Divisions" index, Subsequent letters between interested offices may then identify individual by symbol number only. (z) Individuals who leave division where they have been furnishing information and do not plan to return should be immediately discontinued, their symbol number, if any, should be cancelled, . and their true name used in all administrative correspondence. (3) If informant is transferred to another office and- ‘remains active, . his identity must still be protected. Lot, e. In communications concerning potential security informant when 2 symbol number is not assigned, name of potential security informant and abbreviation "PSI" shall be used; e.g., "John Doe, PSI," £. In espionage and foreign nationality matters, caption of communica~- tion should also show character and country designation (i.e., is - R for Russia or IS - PO for Poland, etc.}). This facilitates routing at Bureau. ‘ Lf. INDEXING : f frue names and aliases of all informants, as well as cover name assigned, shall é be indexed in general office indices as any other name. Index cards should ; “show file number of informant, but such terms as "Informant" or "Potential i Security Informant" shall not appear. ‘ . J. INDICES : 1. Alphabetical name index and symbol number index Are to be kept by SAC, ASAC, or security supervisor consistent with. i maximum security and best administrative practice i , . @ Alphabetical name index In all offices maintain card index showing true identities of all it security informants, potential security informants, and security f ( confidential sources. This is to be known as alphabetical name index. A File cards in alphabstical order. il 11-12-70 NW 55072 Doold: 32989529, Page 1153
WW 55072 , Docld: 32989525 Page iit4 H. meen aa meee Coon Wee oes Koen Kee Knee fee] ms SYMBOLS 1. ' - 7) SECTION 07, Weconrrs INFORMANTS AND conrrp ba SOURCES. 10O7H-I-J Assigning numbers Be Be {g. ALL informants should be designated by permanent symbol number of which Bureau must be advised. Once number assigned, it must not be subsequently reassigned to any other informant or source. [A symbol number designation should be afforded to all individuals from the time any step (generally the opening of an informant or source file) is taken to develop them as sources or informnts.] Individuals to whom permanent symbols assigned are not to be advised of such symbols, ; , Cover name should be used by informant in signing his statements and in communications between informant and field office. Advise Bureau of cover name. . Prefix of symbol number consists of appropriate field office teletype abbreviation. Suffix of symbol number will consist of letter "S" for security informant; letters "PSI" for potential security informant; letters "CS" for confidential source. . Although source may subsequently furnish information requiring change in designation (e.g., from security to criminal or tolextremist, Jetc.), number previously assigned will remain same; however, suffix is to be changed to appropriate letter or letters indicating this change (NY 000-S to NY 000-C or to NY[O000-E).] {An asterisk should not be used to designate certain highly sensitive informants or investigative techniques. Do not include asterisk in reporting information from such souress.] Communications ~ use of symbols Be Db. Ce d. Ge f. After Bureau is advised of permanent symbol, in subsequent communica- tions true name of informant should not be set forth; use symbol number. : In all communications after initial letter, Bureau and field office file numbers for informant must be set forth. In communications between offices, follow same procedure. Informants and sources entering another division {1} Active informants and sources entering another division on temporary basis should be referred to in initial[secure teletype ] to interested office by true name and symbol numbor if necessary Por other division to know identity. [Such a teletype should not be routed to a Resident Agency.] Office receiving such (teletype should make appropriate index cards for "Infornants and Sources in Other Divisions" index. Subsequent letters between interested offices may then identify individual by symbol number only. . _ _ (2) Individuals who leave division where they have been furnishing §nformation and do not plan to return should be immediately a@iscontinued, their symbol number, if any, should be cancelled, and their true name used in all administrative correspondence. (3) If informant is transferred to another office and remains active, his identity must still be protected, Tn communications concerning potential security informant when a symbol number is not{used, ]name of potential security informant and abbreviation "PSI" shall be used; e.g., "John Doe, PSI." [Captions of communications concerning informants and sources should contain @ precise character designation to identify the organization with which they are most closely associated or on which they are most capable of furnishing information (i.e.,,Security Mtter - Students for a Democratic Society or SM - SDS, Security Matter - Young Socialist Alliance or SM - YSA, Security Matter ~ Communist or SM ~ C, atc.).] In espionage and foreign nationality matters, caption of communication should also show character and country designation (i.e., IS - R for Russia or IS - PO for Poland, etc.). This facilitates routing at Buraau. INDEXING . . True names and aliases of all informants, as well as cover name assigned, shall be indexed in general office indices as any other name, Index cards should show file number of informant, but such terms as "Informant" or "Potential 12 . 9-13-71 ° . . \. TEES ASLAN RPE COED ELOY MH Peas HEN OTNRRNSR CIN POTTER UTE ET SERRE ETE TAT AIOE MENTE LET WURDE Te TRC Ltere Sree nA OR ene he VERNA TES:
H. ae a HO NW 55072 SYMBOLS . 1. Assigning numbers Be De f. Ze . . a SECTION 107 ov" INFORMANTS AND CONFID.g@MMTAL SOURCES. 107H-I All informants should be designated by permanent symbol number of which Bureau must be advised. Once number assigned, it must not be subsequently reassigned to any other informant or source. A symbol number designation should be afforded to all individuals from the time any step (generally the opening of an informant or source file) is taken to develop them as sources or informants. {Upon assigning a symbol number, Bureau should be immediately advised by secure teletype of the symbol number, informant's true name, available background information, and cover name, if assigned, for indexing purposes. ] Individuals to whom permanent symbols assigned are not to be advised of such symbols. . Cover name should be used by informant in signing his statements and in communications between informant and field office. Advise Bureau of cover name. Prefix of symbol number consists of appropriate field office teletype abbreviation, Suffix of symbol number will consist of letter "S" for security informant; letters "PSI" for potential security informant; letters "CS" for confidential source. Although source may subsequently furnish information requiring change in designation (e.g., from security to criminal or to extremist, ate.), number previously assigned will remain same; however, suffix is to be changed to appropriate letter or letters indicating this change (NY 000-S to NY 000-C or to NY O00-E). An asterisk should not be used to designate certain highly sensitive informants or investigative techniques. Do not include asterisk in reporting information from such sources. 2. Communications - use of symbols ae be Ce ae £.0 INDEXING After Bureau is advised of permanent symbol, in subsequent communica- tions true name of informant should not be set forth; use symbol number. In all communications after initialfone, ]Bureau and field office file numbers for informant must be set forth. In communications between offices, follow same procedure. Informants and sources entering another division (1) Active informants and sources entering another division on temporary basis should be referred to in initial secure teletype ‘-.4$0 interested office by true name and symbol number if necessary for other division to know identity. Such a taletype should not be routed to a Resident Agency. Office receiving such teletype should make appropriate index cards for "Informanits and Sources in Other Divisions" index. Subsequent letters between interested offices may then identify individual by symbol number only. . (2) Individueis who leave division where they have been furnishing information and do not plan to return should be immediately discontinued, their symbol number, if any, should be cancelled, and their true name used in all administrative correspondence. (3) If informant is transferred to another office and remains active, his identity must still be protected. In communications concerning potential security informant when a symbol number is not used, name of potential security informant and abbreviation "PSI" shall be used; e.g., "John Doe, PSI." Captions of communications concerning informants and sources should contain a- precise character designation to identify the organization with which they are most closely associated or on which they are most capable of furnishing information (i.e., Security Matter - Students for a Democratic Society or SM - SDS, Security Matter - Young Socialist Alliance or SM - YSA, Security Matter ~ Communist or SM ~ C, etc.). In espionage and foreign nationality matters, caption of communication should also show character and country designation (i.e., IS - R for Russia or IS - PO for Poland, etc.). This facilitates routing at Bureau. True names and aliases of all informants, as well as cover name assigned, shall be indexed in ganeral office indices as any other name. Index cards should show file number of informant, but such terms as "Informant" or "Potential il 8-13-74 Bocld: 32989529 Page 1155 ‘.
NY y SYMBOLS _ “ SECTION 107. port jsscunrry INFORMANTS AND cone irra. SOURCES; 107H-I AND FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSETS 1. Assigning numbers Be be Se All informants should be designated by permanent symbol number of which Bureau must be advised. Once number assigned, it must not be subsequently reassigned to any other informant or source, A symbol number designation should be afforded to all individuals from the time any step (generally the opening of an informant or source file) is taken to develop them as sources or informants. Upon assigning a symbol number, Bureau should be immediately advised by secure teletype of the symbol number, informant's true name, available background information, and cover name, if assigned, for indexing purposes. Individuals to whom permanent symbols assigned are not to be advised of such symbols. , ‘ Cover name should be used by informant in signing his statements and in communications between informant and field office. Advise Bureau of cover namé. Prefix of symbol number consists of appropriate field office teletype abbreviation. Suffix of symbol number will consist of letter "S" for security informant; letters "PSI" for potential security informant; letters "CS" for confidential source, Although source may subsequently furnish information requiring change in designation (e.g., from security to criminal or to extremist, etc.), number previously assigned will remain same; however, suffix is to be changed to appropriate letter or letters indicating this change (NY 000-S to NY 000-C or to NY OO0-E). An asterisk should not be used to designate certain highly sensitive informants or investigative techniques. Do not include asterisk . in reporting information from such sources. 2. Communications - use of symbols ae De Ce a. After Bureau is advised of permanent symbol, in subsequent communica-— tions true name of informant should not be set forth; use symbol number. In all communications after initial one, Bureau and field office file numbers for informant must be set forth. In communications between offices, follow same procedure. Informants and sources entering another division (1) Active informants and sources entering another division on temporary basis should be referred to in initial secure teletype to interested offices by true name and symbol number if necessary for other division to know identity. Such a teletype should not be routed to a Resident Agency. Office receiving such teletype should make appropriate index cards for "Informants and Sources in Other Divisions" index. Subsequent letters between interested offices may then identify individual by symbol number only. (2) Individuals who leave division where they have been furnishing information and do not plan to return should be immediately discontinued, their symbol number, if any, should be canceled, and their true name used in all administrative correspondence. (3) If informant is transferred to another office and remains, active, his identity must still be protected. In communications concerning potential security informant when a symbol number is not used, name of potential security informant and abbreviation "PSI" shall be used; e.g., "John Doe, PSI." Captions of communications concerning informants and sources should contain a precise character designation to identify the organization with which they are most closely associated or on which they are most capable of furnishing information (i.e.,[Subversive |Matter - Students for a Democratic Society or SM ~ SDS,[Subversive |Matter - Young Socialist Alliance or SM ~ YSA,[Subversive]Matter ~[Communist Party, USAlor SM ~[CPUSA,letc.). This facilitates routing at Bureau. INDEXING . True names and aliases of all informants, as well as cover name assigned, shall be indexed in general office indices as any other name. Index cards should show file number of informant, but such terms as "Informant" or "Potential Security Informant" shall not appear. |W 55072 Docld: 32989529 Page 1156 ‘ at 10-15-74 eremworsriuet ryan 72 ee creue te get INE WH Tory AF bet wMeRchemsend ss NTeOT COOTER NYRR ITUMNE NY REET ETOP SPOUT HA OY FETT RTA WOT TAT NAIA AARON TAG Atv i 8 thO leer ory Omer e Ettereed wyemE TNO Tats
NW 55072 1077 SECTION 107 [ INFORMANTS AND conrrn Qa, SOURCES, Security Informant" shall not appear. J. INDICES 1. Doold:32989525 Page 1157 ‘9-13-71 Alphabetical name index and symbol number index Are to be kept by SAC, ASAC, or security supervisor consistent with maximum security and best administrative practice a. Alphabetical name index In all offices maintain card index showing true identities of all security informants, potential security informants, and security confidential sources. This is to be known as alphabetical name index. Pile cards in alphabetical order. be. Symbol number index This index shall contain card for each individual to whom symbol number has been assigned. File cards numerically and any symbols which consist of fictitious names shail be filed alphabetically behind numerical symbol index. ce. Where good reason exists for an Agent to obtain ‘information from either of these indices, it should be furnished by official having custody of cards. These indices should be used as a guide only; informant's file must be reviewed to determine specific nature of activities and type of information he furnishes, d. Index cards Index cards (FD-348) shall be executed for alphabetical name index and symbol number index, Execute only following items: Symbol: File No: (Informant, potential informant, or confidential source Name : e. Contacts with informants should not be posted on index cards since this information is shown in informant's administrative file. Index entitled "Informants and Sources in Other Divisions" a. A separate index may be maintained for use of Agents on informants and sources in other divisions who may be available for assistance, _b. FI? such index maintained, separate index card is to be prepared on each informant and source included. c. Gards should contain brief background data and identity of Bureau communication showing background data. d. File cards alphabetically by name and/or symbol number. Duplicate cards may be prepared to be filed geographically and/or *y subject matter, Agents' informative index a. An Agents! informative index may be maintained by same official as set out in item 1, above, for use of Agents on type of informant coverage in division. . b. File cards by geographical location, arranged alphabetically by states, cities, subdivisions within cities, etc. ; Ce Behind each geographical location, place guide card indicating type of information which can be furnished, such as Communist Party, Polish Activity, ete. ad. On guide card set forth symbol numbers: of informants and confidential sources who can provide coverage. 6. (Deleted. ]j e £. When individual can provide more than one type of information, set forth his symbol or identity on as many guide cards as applicable. g. Guide cards should show above data and it is permissible to place alongside name or symbol number nemes of contacting Agents. kh. Also, symbol numbers of informants who mova outside division and who still may be excellent sources regarding past activities may be set forth on guide cards. 4. Names or symbol numbers of individuals contained in index entitled "Informants and Sources in Other Divisions" who can be of assistance to your office may be set forth on appropriate guide cards in this index, 12 a” ~, :
~ [079 SECTION 107. EEN AL SECURITY INFORMANTS AND COMMPENTIAL SOURCES; | AND“POREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSESS | Je INDICES 1. Alphabetical name index and symbol number index Are to be kept by SAC, ASAC, or security supervisor consistent with maximum security and best administrative practice Qe [ d. a. Alphabetical name index In all offices maintain card index showing true identities of all security informants, potential security informants, security con- fidential sources,linformative assets, and operational assets. | This is to be known as alphabetical name index. File cards in alphabetical order. Symbol number index ’ This index shall contain card for each individual to whom symbol number has been assigned. File cards numerically and any symbols which consist of fictitious names shall be filed alphabetically behind numerical symbol index. . Where good reason exists for an Agent to obtain information from either of these indices, it should be furnished by official having custody of cards, These indices should be used as a guide only; informant'ts file must be reviewed to determine specific nature of activities and type of information he furnishes. Index cards . Index cards (FD-348) shall be executed for alphabetical name index and symbol number index, Execute only following items: Symbol: File No: (Informant, potential informant, confidential source,linformative asset, or operational asset) | Name: Contacts with informants should not be posted on index cards since this information is shown in informant's administrative file. 2. Index entitled "Informants and Sources in Other Divisions" a. be Ce ad. 3. Agents! informative index ae Ge f. ge h. NW 35072 Dooid: a2989525 ‘Page 1158 A separate index may be maintained for use of Agents on informants and sources in other divisions who may be available for assistance, If such index maintained, separate index card is to be prepared on each informant and source included. Cards should contain brief background data and identity of Bureau communication showing background data. File cards alphabetically by name and/or symbol number. Duplicate cards may be prepared to be filed geographically and/or by subject matter. An Agents' informative index may be maintained by same official as set out in item 1, above, for use of Agents on type of informant coverage in division. File cards by geographical location, arranged alphabetically by states, cities, subdivisions within cities, etc. Behind each geographical location, place guide card indicating type of information which can be furnished, such as Communist Party, Polish Activity, etc. On guide card set forth symbol numbers of informants and confidential sources who can provide coverage. Deleted, ° When individual can provide more than one type of information, set forth his symbol or identity on as many guide cards as applicable. Guide cards should show above data and it is permissible to place alongside name or symbol number names of contacting Agents. Also, symbol numbers of informants who move outside division and who still may be excellent sources regarding past activities may be set forth on guide cards. Names or symbol numbers of individuals contained in index entitled "Informants and Sources in Other Divisions" who can be of assistance to your office may be set forth on appropriate guide cards in this index, 12 10-15-74 ai TT MRA NG er se RED ACRE OER EM TRE Ne AUT eA CERN ATU EER EAT LA INTITY co TEIN tad ETL APSE, SPOONS LATTA ATTEN STMT ATI ATT ATOR ee thse maser a
SECTION 107 ecurszy INFORMANTS AND conrro@ xa. SOURCES. K. INFORMANT FILES . 2. Opening C . a. When active investigation is initiated regarding potential informant or confidential source who is not subject of seourity-type. file, open 134 file. be. If individual is subject of security case and after being interviewed appears to have potential as informant, oven separate 134 file to follow informant development. In espionage and foreign nationality . matters, existing file may be used if this is practical. ce. Maintain individual files on all active informants as pending active files. : 2. Monthly administrative report ’ Include files on potential informants and informants in tabulations and calculations of delinquencies in monthly administrative report, 3. Assignment and tickler cards Maintain assignment and tickler cards, but do not show true’ name of t informant, [potential informant, panel source or confidential source]. on such cards. ; 4. Subfiles @. Subfile is required on each informant who submits statements, written or oral, except in espionage or foreign nationality matters where _ subfile is necessary only in those instances involving possible ao . prosecution. File in this subfile original of each statement, whether personally written by informant or furnished orally and . reduced to writing by contacting Agent. Staple executed form FD-305 or channelizing memorandum containing all applicable items on form FD~-306 to original of each such statement. b. Holes may be, punched in original statements of informants for filing, but care must be taken to prevent obliteration of any portion of statements or notations thereon, 5S. Channelization Include excerpts from informant's statement in regular investigative . case report when information of value is submitted. Form FD-306 may be used to disseminate this information to case file in lieu of channelizing memorandum if desired. If so, prepare copies of FD-306 as needed for channelization and staple one copy to each copy of informant's state~ -ment being channelized, Channelization should be noted on original FD~306 and all copies, — _ . 6. Channelizing memoranda - destruction of , , : ‘ . . See Manual of Rules and Regulations. . 7. Gorrespondence - Corresponéence in security informant and potential security informant matters should be strictly limited to administrative handling of informant and should not contain information more properly furnished under sub-~- stantive case caption. 8. Maintenance of files @. Maintain all symbol number informant files, pending and closed, under lock and key under personal supervision of SAC, ASAC, field supervisor, or responsible employee designated by SAC. b. Subfiles containing written statements may be maintained in .open files section, provided there is no disclosure of informant's identity on statements. c. Maintain informant files so that all information furnished by in- formant will be immediately available when needed. ad. In e2ddition, maintain these files so identities of cases in which an informant has furnished competent evidence can be obtained immediately by simply referring to file of informant and without extensive research. ener saanaronte nammmane ce mew warevent ever seen ett mess o™ Ww SS072 Doold: 323989525 Page 1155 6-14-71 , . \. ‘ > . j ele . . ' ‘ . PART Rw rn-7 Ore OEP IFEUNayRTEFEDEPEALLCDOUNTENS APE APLYOHEAC RII NF MEDD ORTIT A CURA ESOUE VEE 15'tbe UES SIFT) DLHRORRIRD WE EQN UEOTLE ED WA APDE BCR nett Gress eal} Cones Hem FOUTTA SIE DI Liupenes wruse nett
NW 35072 SECTION 107. [INTERNAL JSECURITY INFORMANTS AND CONFIDENTIAL SOURCES; 107K AND FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSETS ] INFORMANT FILES 1. Ze 3e Opening ae When active investigation is initiated regarding potential informant or confidential source who is not subject of security-type file, open 134 file. be If individual is subject of security case and after being interviewed appears to have potential as informant, open separate 134 file to follow informant development. Ce Maintain individual files on all active informants as pending active files. Monthly administrative report Include files on potential informants and informants in tabulations and calculations of delinquencies in monthly administrative report. Assignment and tickler cards Maintain assignment and tickler cards, but do not show true name of informant, potential informant, panel source or confidential source on such cards. Subfiles ae Subfile is required on each informant who submits statements, written or oral. File in this subfile original of each statement, whether personally written by informant or furnished orally and reduced to writing by contacting Agent. Staple executed form FD-306 or chan- nelizing memorandum containing all applicable items on form FD=306 to original of each such statement. be Holes may be punched in original statements of informants for filing, but care must be taken to prevent obliteration of any portion of statements or notations thereon. Channelization Include excerpts from informant's statement in regular investigative case report when information of value is submitted. Form FD-306 may be used to disseminate this information to case file in lieu of channelizing memorandum if desired. If so, prepare copies of FD-306 as’ needed for channelization and staple one copy to each copy of informant's state~ ment being channelized, Channelization should be noted on original FD-306 and all copies. Channelizing memoranda - destruction of See Manual of Rules and Regulations. Correspondence Correspondence in security informant and potential security informant matters should be strictly limited to administrative handling of informant and should not contain information more properly furnished under sub-~- stantive case caption. Maintenance of files a. Maintain all symbol number informant files, pending and closed, under lock and key under personal supervision of SAC, ASAC, field supervisor, or responsible employee designated by SAC. bd. Subfiles containing written statements may be maintained in open files section, provided there is no disclosure of informant's identity on statements. c. Maintain informant files so that all information furnished by in- formant will be immediately available when needed. d. In addition, maintain these files so identities of cases in which an informant has furnished competent evidence can be obtained immediately by simply referring to file of informant and without extensive research. 13 10-15~74 Doold: 325895259 Page 1160
LO7E-L 9. 10. 12. N . \ . . SECTION 107. ow INFORMANTS AND oo SOURCES. Us: of informant by Department - filing correspondence re From time to time, Department expresses interest in using particular . int Formant fox testifying when he becomes available as witness. Place ( cortes of all correspondence of this type in informant's file. Occasionally such correspondence may be voluminous and apply to more than one informant. In those cases, summarize information concerning each informant and place summary in appropriate file. . Porm FD-238 “orm FD-238 (printed on pink paper) is used in security informant and potential security informant files in nature of table of contents or inflex to show where in file particular data can be found. This form is . to ve kept as top document in informant file and is not to be serialized. if particular section of form is not applicable, note such thereon. Bulky material submitted by informant Where informant or source submits bulky material other than statement and same pertains to specific investigative matter, bulky material may” be filed in investigative case file, together with copy of form FD-306 or channelizing memorandum. File original form FD-306 or channelizing memorandum ‘in subfile of informant or source and note thereon file and serial number where bulky material is located. . L. PAYMENTS TO INFORMANTS : . 7 : 1. meses 3. No gifts to informants a. Gifts shovld not be given to informants, be. Relationship between Agents and informants shall be maintained on businesslike basis. . : c. Investigative employees must not approach, directly or indirectly, representatives of companies, private industries, or insurance companies and request assistance regarding payments of -money, gifts, or products of such companies to informants. SAG authority a. When deemed necessary and expedient to expend money to develop in- dividual as informant to obtain information concerning security . Fa matters which is not ctherwise obtainable or to advance expense money { to obtain such information, SAC may approve payments up to $400 and . toteling not more than $400 on a c.0.d. basis regardless of number of payments. This applies only to individuals who have never been regularly paid for services or expenses on Bureau authorization. be. Individual who is paid on SAC authority should not be described in correspondence as informant or source who is being paid on a "regular basis" or on "Bureau authorization." ec. Blue slip reclaiming payments authorized by SAC must clearly and accurately explain circumstances and summarize information obtained so Bureau will be in position to pass intelligently on such matters. a@. Prior Bureau authority must be obtained to make any additional payment to individuel who has received payments totaling $400. Once individual has been paid $400 and it appears he will furnish information on regular basis, recommendation should be made to Bureau to pay him on “regular basis. fe. AL1 newly developed security informants ‘are -to be paid under SAC authority for the first six months unless unusual circumstances exist. If additional funds under SAC authority are necessary during this period, submit request accompanied by detailed justification of past expenditures. ] Payments on @ regular basis - Bureau authority a. To pay anyone on @ regular basis, obtain specific Bureau authorization. b. In requesting this authorization, use form FD-401: (1) Membership List current membership and position held in any subversive . group. - (2) Amount paid for services and expenses . List by the month or week, Initial justification letter should set forth amount, if any, ever paid under SAC authority. (3} Number of activities and persons on whom coverage is’ provided List number and type of meetings attended and other activities \ and number of persons on whom informant furnishes coverage and their importance. 14 9-13-72 NW 55072 Docld:32989529 Page 1161
\ 207K-L SECTION io SECURITY INFORMANTS AND CONFIMMNTIAL SOURCES, 9, Use of informant by Department ~ filing correspondence re a From time to time, Department expresses interest in using particular { informant for testifying when he becomes available as witness. Place . copies of all correspondence of this type in informant'ts file. Occasionally such correspondence may be voluminous and apply to mora than one informant. In those cases, summarize information concerning each informant and place summary in appropriate file. 10. Form FD-238 Form FD-238 (printed on pink paper) is used in security informant and potential security informant files in nature of table of contents or index to show where in file particular data can be found. This form is to be kept as top document in informant file and is not to be serialized, If particular section of form is not applicable, note such thereon. 11, Bulky material submitted by informant : _ Where informant or source submits bulky material other than statement — and same pertains to specific investigative matter, bulky material may , be filed in investigative case file, together with copy of form FD-306 or channelizing memorandum. File original form FD-305 or channelizing - memorandum in subfile of informant or source and nots thereon file and serial number where bulky material is located. L. PAYMENTS TO INFORMANTS 1. No gifts to informants a. Gifts should not be given to informants, b. Relationship between Agents and informants shall be maintained on businesslike basis. - c. Investigative employees must not approach, directly or indirectly, representatives of companies, private industries, or insurance companies and raquest assistance regarding payments of money, gifts, or products of such companies to informants. 2. SAC authority a. When deemed necessary and expedient +o expend money to develop in" . dividual as informant to obtain information concerning security ( matters which is not otherwise obtainable or to advance expense money to obtain such information, SAC may approve payments up to $400 and totaling not more than $400 on @ c.o.d. basis regardless of number of payments, This applies only to-individuals who have never been regularly paid for services or expenses on Bureau authorization. be. Individual who is paid on SAC authority should not be described in correspondance as informant or source who is being paid on & "regular basis" or on "Bureau authorization." c. Blue slip reclaiming payments authorized by SAC must clearly and accurately explain circumstances and summarize information obtained so Bureau will be in position to pass intelligently on such matters, a. Prior Bureau authority must be obtained to make any additional payment - to individual who has received payments totaling $400. Once individual has bean paid $400 and it appears he will furnish information on regular basis, recommendation should be made to Bureau to pay him on "ypegular basis. e, All newly developed security informants are to be paid under SAC -authority for the first six months unless unusual circumstances exist. If additional funds under SAC authority are necessary during this period, submit request accompanied by detailed justification of past expenditures. 3. Payments on &@ regular basis ~ Bureau authority a. To pay anyone on a regular basis, obtain specific Bureau authorization. b. In requesting this authorization, use form FD-401: (1} Membership List current membership and position held in any subversive- { group. [If position identifies informant, submit separately [ by secure teletype (nitel). ] (2) Amount paid for services and expenses List by the month or week.: Initial justification Letter shoulda .set forth amount, if any, ever paid under SAC authority. (3) Number of activities and persons on whom coverage is provided List number and type of meetings attended and other activities and number of persons on whom informant furnishes coverage and their importance. a dip Wa stUe AN oo awe ERAT Be SMe ee on™ 14 WW 55072 Docld:329895299 Page 1162 os 3-13-73 . ss POLI, CTR SIRI TOASTY EMRE PRA ELOISE SIDE AE RMI I HO OVAL AERP MTEL TLDS OT Era Laisanicat hahah ical
[107K Le NW 35072 10. li. ~~ f™ SECTION 107. tM oscars INFORMANTS AND cc Mo cavrrar SOURCES ; AND FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSETS | Use of informant by Department - filing correspondence re From time to time, Department expresses interest in using particular informant for testifying when he becomes available as witness. Place copies of all correspondence of this type in informant's file. Occasionally such correspondence may be voluminous and apply to more than one informant. In those cases, summarize information concerning each informant and place summary in appropriate file. Form FD-238 Form FD-238 (printed on pink paper) is used in security informant and potential security informant files in nature of table of contents or index to show where in file particular data can be found. This form is to be kept as top document in informant file and is not to be serialized. If particular section of form is not applicable, note such thereon. Bulky material submitted by informant Where informant or source submits bulky material other than statement and same pertains to specific investigative matter, bulky material may be filed in investigative case file, together with copy of form FD-306 or channelizing memorandum. File original form FD-306 or channelizing memorandum in subfile of informant or source and note thereon file and serial number where bulky material is ‘located. PAYMENTS TO INFORMANTS 1. No gifts to informants . a. Gifts should not be given to informants, b. Relationship between Agents and informants shall be maintained on businesslike basis. ec. Investigative employees must not approach, directly or indirectly, representatives of companies, private industries, or insurance companies and request assistance regarding payments of money, gifts, or products of such companies to informants, SAC authority a. When deemed necessary and expedient to expend money to develop in- dividual as informant to obtain information concerning security matters which is not otherwise obtainable or to advance expense money to obtain such information, SAC may approve payments up to $400 and totaling not more than $400 on a c.o.d. basis regardless of number of payments. This applies only to individuals who have never been regularly paid for services or expenses on Bureau authorization. be Individual who is paid on SAC authority should not be described in correspondence as informant or source who is being paid on a “regular basis" or on "Bureau authorization," c. Blue slip reclaiming payments authorized by SAC must clearly and accurately explain circumstances and summarize information obtained so Bureau will be in position to pass intelligently on such matters. ad. Prior Bureau authority must be obtained to make any additional payment to individual who has received payments totaling $400. Once individual has been paid $400 and it appears he will furnish information on regular basis, recommendation should be made to Bureau to pay him on "regular basis." e. All newly developed security informants are to be paid under SAC authority for the first six months unless unusual circumstances exist. If additional funds under SAC authority are necessary during this period, submit request accompanied by detailed justification of past expenditures, Payments on a regular basis - Bureau authority a. To pay anyone on a regular basis, obtain specific Bureau authorization. b. In requesting this authorization, use form FD-401: (1) Membership List current membership and position held in any subversive group. If position identifies informant, submit separately by secure teletype (nitel). (2) Amount paid for services and expenses List by the month or week. Initial justification letter should set forth amount, if any, ever paid under SAC authority. (3) Number of activities and persons on whom coverage is provided List number and type of meetings attended and other activities and number of persons on whom informant furnishes coverage and their importance, 14 10-15-74 Doocld: 32989529 Page 1163 . ‘ POPE SER, oR PEPE, Oe TIT ne ETE en POENAT esd NEY me VERO V0 ORD Bs aria BOT ATA LAPP Ray ITCRA eg TUS oc FUT EF AT TO, be TORE eT R NO mes, see 2 TR co IR ce PA MINT TOGA (TOPE
r | : SECTION 107.™ SECURITY INFORMANTS AND CONFIDENTIAL SOURCES, 1075 (4) ‘Number of statements submitted * Combine total number of oral and written statements submitted and show only total number. (5) Stability and reliability Check positive box if informant is considered stable and reliable. If not or if there are any personal weaknesses, domestic difficulties, indications of untrustworthiness or unreliability, or any other similar problems presented by informant, check negative box and explain under "Miscellaneous." (6) Indoctrination against disclosure If informant has been indoctrinated against disclosure, check positive box. (7) Percentage of information verified Show percentage of information furnished by informant which has. been verified through other sources.  <-:-- (8) All necessary action taken on information furnished . If all action has been taken, check positive box. If not, check negative box and explain under "Miscellaneous." . (9) Summary of information furnished This summary should be concise, highlighting more pertinent information furnished by informant. Do not attempt to summarize all information furnished by informant. {10) Miscellaneous Furnish any change in informant's residence and employment{[by [ secure teletype (ete). Jsteps .\being taken to advance informant, _ and any other pertinent information which should be brought to Bureau's attention, Include statement that source has been advised that all payments of money made to him for services ‘rendered must be declared as income on his tax return and has . agreed to do so. c. When payment to informant has been authorized for definite period of time, advise Bureau at least two weeks in advance of expiration of 4 . period as to whether services of informant are to be continued. a ad. Every six months submit FD-401 to Bureau requesting continuation of payments, Follow instructions set forth in item 3b, above, e.. Submit letters requesting authority to continue (increase, decrease ) _ payments to an informant in duplicate except that copy should con- sist only of first page of letter. When payments are approved, Single-page copy will be stamped “Approved” at Bureau and returned. If recommendation is not approved, field will be advised by separate communication, -£. When payments are authorized by Bureau, it is personal responsibility of each SAC definitely to assure that full value is being received. fer ge. Discontinuance of payments ’ If at any time it appears information being produced by informant is ‘not commensurate with payments made to him, immediately discontinue payments or adjust accordingly and promptly advise Bureau. h. If any extraordinary expenses are anticipated for which approval has not been given, obtain specific Bureau authority. 4. Six-month evaluation of informants not paid on Bureau authority. If informant is not being paid on Bureau authorization, FD-401 must be transmitted to Bureau every six months after date of designation con- taining same information set out in item 3b, above, except those items concerning payments. Recommendation of SAC regarding continuance of informant should also be set forth UACB. In espionage and foreign . nationality cases, comment is necessary regarding only applicable items. .5. Raceipts When payments are made either on SAC authority or prior Bureau approval, obtain raceipts in every instance in which it is possible to do so. If receipt cannot be obtained for particular payment, set forth complete circumstances on blue slip at time reimbursement is claimed. eee eaten aed td Pax att hati baat ial uber etka aoe ( i . 15 . : : MW 55072 Docld: 32989529 Page 1164 3-13-73 rn .,
NW 35072 Doold:i 32589525 Page 1165 SECTION 107. [rz Isacuntry INFORMANTS AND con@pvrtar SOURCES; 107L Y, AND EIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSETS" (4) Number of statements submitted Combine total number of oral and written statements submitted and show only total number. {5) Stability and reliability Check positive box if informant is considered stable and reliable. If not or if there are any personal weaknesses, domestic difficulties, indications of untrustworthiness or unreliability, or any other similar problems presented by informant, check negative box and explain under "Miscellaneous." (6) Indoctrination against disclosure If informant has been indoctrinated against disclosure, check positive box. (7) Percentage-of information verified Show percentage of information furnished by informant which has been verified through other sources. (8) All necessary action taken on information furnished Tf? all action has been taken, check positive box. If not, check _ negative box and explain under "Miscellaneous." (9) Summary of information furnished This summary should be concise, highlighting more pertinent information furnished by informant. Do not attempt to summarize all information furnished by informant. (10) Miscellaneous Furnish any change in informant'ts residence and employment by secure teletype (nite), steps being taken to. advance informant, and any other pertinent information which should be brought to Bureau's attention, Include statement that source has been advised that all payments of money made to him for services rendered must be declared as income on his tax return and has agreed to do so. c. When payment to informant has been authorized for definite period of time, advise Bureau at least two weeks in advance of expiration of period as to whether services of informant are to be continued. a. Every six months submit FD-401 to Bureau requesting continuation of payments. Follow instructions set forth in item 3b, above, e. Submit letters requesting authority to continue (increase, decrease) payments to an informant in duplicate except that copy should con- sist only of first page of letter. When payments are approved, Single-page copy will be stamped "Approved" at Bureau and returned. If recommendation is not approved, field will be advised by separate communication. £. When payments are authorized by Bureau, it is personal responsibility of each SAC definitely to assure that full value is being received. g&. Discontinuance of payments Tf at any time it appears information being produced by informant is not commensurate with payments made to him, immediately discontinue payments or adjust accordingly and promptly advise Bureau. h. If any extraordinary expenses are anticipated for which approval has not been given, obtain specific Bureau authority. Six-month evaluation of informants not paid on Bureau authority If informant is not being paid on Bureau authorization, FD-401 must be transmitted to Bureau every six months after date of designation con~ taining same information set out in item 3b, above, except those items concerning payments. Recommendation of SAC regarding continuance of informant should also be set forth UACB. ‘ Receipts ° When payments are made either on SAC authority or prior Bureau approval, obtain receipts in every instance in which it is possible to do so. If receipt cannot be obtained for particular payment, set forth complete circumstances on blue slip at time reimbursement is claimed. 15 : 10-15~74 °
1074 SECTION 107, s@iur INFORMANTS AND conrrpent1@ sources. a. Receipts should be of such a nature that they will be self-sufficient ze that, if it becomes necessary to introduce receipts in evidence, | : they will not relate to other documents or files. ) be. Receipts should clearly show: . . “ 1} Date on which yayment was made 2 Period for which made when informant is paid on period basis . H ne 3 Total amount paid broken down into separate amounts for services . or expenses where pertinent ‘5 Name of Agent making payment 5 Signature of person receiving money G. Receipts are not tc be witnessed by another Agent. . ad. If necessary to make corrections on receipts, they must be by informant and not by Agent. . e. When transmitting receipts and itemized statements of expenses to Bureau, staple them directly to blue slip, leaving margin of one to one and one-half inches at top to avoid contact with Acco fastener punch, Place staples so that date or other data appearing on receipt will not be mutilated and all information on receipt can be easily read without detaching it from blue slip. 6». Income tax returns ‘ ae [Advise informants who receive compensation for their services to the Bureau that such compensation must be reported as income when filing a Federal income tax form, and, where appropriate, state and 7 , I local tax forms. Informants must be periodically advised of the l above and complete details of any reported problem an informant i has encountered with the taxing authorities are to be expeditiously H l furnished the Bureau. | ; be Bureau income should be set forth on Federal income tax return, form 1040, as income received from other sources for personal services rendered through a private enterprise or similar general term applicable to informant's position and station in life. SOL ye: initialed inepree ns iy 58 toner Ler ferneen ena Cert a rece poie tine ny rg Vinee ns eta ne others abteerr taba 2 If informant is self-employed and files schedule C as self-employed ‘ i individual, it may be possible to include his Bureau income with his } self-employed income from other sources without revealing connection 2 with Bureau. ° . a e if informant cannot report payments received from Bureau for services without -jeopardizing -his security as informant, such payments will be subject to 20 per cent withholding tax. There are four categories of Circumstances in which taxes will not be withheld, ‘Taxes are not to be withheld from payments made (1) to other than security in~ . formants and sources, (2) for reimbursement of expenses, (3) under SAC authority, or (4) to informants who have been able to report Bureau income on their Federal tax returns without jeopardizing their security or without challenge from Internal Revenue Service. Hach office has detailed instructions and exhibits concerning procedure to be followed in handling and control of money withheld, - When informant or former informant is initially considered as potential ’ witness in Bureau case, determine whether he paid Federal and state taxes on income the received from Bureau for his services. If such taxes have not been paid, obtain all pertinent details and promptly submit recommendations for handling situation. 7. (‘Stipulation re payments made to witnesses . a. iIn trials in which informants, former informants, or other persons who were paid sums of money are prospective witnesses, Bureau must . furnish ‘Department set of photostats of original receipts signed : ‘by prospective witnesses. Original receipts and set of -photostets will be transmitted to field office in whose territory trial will take place. Office handling prosecution must determine from Govern- ment attorney which individuals are to be used as witnesses, MThere- after office should furnish and/or cause other appropriate offices to furnish to Bureau following information: - srocnannsepnmenyrs germans Loneweters eyesore ben keer ripen sete aber eters LOTLLUE POD ELSE REN OAT ENTE MIL Oe EERIE, bast 16 . NW 55072 Doold: 32989525 Page 1166 ; 10-15-73 A , eed
a % = [207 SECTION 107. terol secur INFORMANTS AND cone Meza SOURCES ; MW Sa072 Ce de AND FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSETS | Receipts should be of such a nature that they will be self~sufficient so that, if it becomes necessary to introduce receipts in evidence, they will not relate to other documents or files. Receipts should clearly show: ‘ L Date on which payment was made 2 Period for which made when informant is paid on period basis 3 Total amount paid broken down into separate amounts for services or expenses where pertinent 4 Name of Agent making payment 5 Signature of person receiving money Receipts are not to be witnessed by another Agent. If necessary to make corrections on receipts, they must be initialed by informant and not by Agent. When transmitting receipts and itemized statements of expenses to Bureau, staple them directly to blue slip, leaving margin of one to ohe and one~half inches at top to avoid contact with Acco fastener punch, Place staples so that date or other data appearing on receipt will not be mutilated and all information on receipt can be easily read without detaching it from blue slip. 66. Income tax returns ao Advise informants who receive compensation for their services to the Bureau that such compensation must be reported as income when filing a Federal income tax form, and, where appropriate, state and local tax forms. Informants must be periodically advised of the above and complete details of any reported problem an informant has encountered with the taxing authorities are to be expeditiously furnished the Bureau. Bureau income should be set forth on Federal income tax return, form 1040, as income received from other sources for personal services rendered through a private enterprise or similar general term applicable to informant's position and station in life. If informant is self-employed and files schedule C as self-employed individual, it may be possible to include his Bureau income with his self-employed income from other sources without revealing connection with Bureau. If informant cannot report payments received from Bureau for services without jeopardizing his security as informant, such payments will be subject to 20 per cent withholding tax. There are four categories of circumstances in which taxes will not be withheld. Taxes are not to be withheld from payments made (1) to other than security in- formants and sources, (2) for reimbursement of expenses, (3) under SAC authority, or (4) to informants who have been able to report Bureau income on their Federal tax returns without jeopardizing their security or without challenge from Internal Revenue Service. Hach office has detailed instructions and exhibits concerning procedure to be followed in handling and control of money withheld. When informant or former informant is initially considered as potential witness in Bureau case, determine whether he paid Federal and state taxes on income he received from Bureau for his services. If such taxes have not been paid, obtain all-pertinent details and promptly submit recommendations for handling situation. 7. Stipulation re payments made to witnesses ae Doold: 32969525 In trials in which informants, former informants, or other persons who were paid sums of money are prospective witnesses, Bureau must furnish Department set of [reproduced copieslof original receipts signed by prospective witnesses. Original receipts and set of [reproduced copies Jwill be transmitted to field office in whose territory trial will take place. Office handling prosecution must determine from Government attorney which individuals are to be used as witnesses. Thereafter office should furnish and/or cause other appropriate offices to furnish to Bureau following information: . 16 10=15=74 Page 1167 . 4 ) at oh, se ahaa ceuevetenes Duct enema ah eet aD 8 seine net a man, [nent aie FA iy nent arpa ano tten voy ANS Ve:
NW 35072 SECTION rr) SECURITY INFORMANTS AND CONFI@@M}\TTAL SOURCES. 107L-M Correct, full name All aliases, code names, and symbol numbers First date of contact by your office . Tf first contact was prior to September, 1944, names of all SAs, SACs, and ASACs who contacted and may have made payments ) Pabulation of all payments, broken down as to services and expenses, Although tabulations are not furnished to Depart- ment, those prepared by your office will be reconciled with Bureau records. (6) Listing of any advances, refunds, and outstanding balances of advances . 7 Date of last contact by your office 8 Whether individual has been contacted by any other office b. Each individual and each item of information must be accounted for. If no contact was made with particular individual, Bureau must be 80 advised. c. Where informant has previously been used and tabulation of payments was prepared, information for items (5) through (8) need be given only from date of last trial in which individual was used. ad. Above information should be submitted separate and apart. from cor- respondence setting forth derogatory information, and should be ad- dressed to attention of Administrative Division, Voucher Unit. Inter- divisional correspondence should be addressed to Bureau with copies " designated for interested offices, 8. Receipt of unemployment compensation a. At times informants and/or sources temporarily lose their jobs and become eligible for unemployment compensation. Where un- employment regulations require listing of all sources of income as prerequisite for unemployment compensation and informants and/or sources who are being paid by Bureau fail to comply, situation is potentially embarrassing. Bureau cannot be placed in position of condoning violation of state law on part of any informant or source. Field office must determine from state unemployment compensation officials effect of unemployment compensation laws on paid informants and/or sources. Depending on local requirements, informants and sources must be alerted accordingly. b. When paid informant and/or source becomes unemployed or has knowledge of impending unemployment, discuss all facts with him and submit recommendations to Bureau on UACB basis, At same time, weigh seriously possible need for informant to apply and accept unemployment compen- sation to protect his security. Fellow members of subversive organi- zation may be aware of his unemployment status and would expect him: to apply. Where state requires notification of Bureau payments to in- formants that would necessitate disclosure of identity, discontinue Bureau payments during period of unemployment compensation benefits. AQ BBWNHE MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY LETTERS 1. Submit monthly letter (FD-451, 451a) to Bureau by secure teletype system (NITRL). Field ‘divisions east of the Mississippi must submit this infor- mation by the 3rd of each month; field divisions west of the Mississippi must submit this information by the 7th of each month, Monthly letter should include the following: a. Number of security informants, potential security informants, con- fidential sources, and panel sources at the beginning and end of each month also showing the number added and deleted during the month, do. Number of Agents assigned exclusively to informant and source development. ec, Money paid for services and expenses under SAC authority. a. Statistical accomplishments. es Security informant accomplishments. 17 Doold: 32989529 Page 1168 3-13~72 * , . |, mene ne wenrorconpectT a HMnINeR aa CIRPOpD es 7O EERE MPO CRS VER PAA AN ATT MEETS SEN AEPTTEY POLY RNY AN TRE IETS NEF USEC TERETE EEYIONALD A FHI NOM UV yt comnne Pesiet renee y VerwrtorTaneninee yeh
8. Receipt of unemployment compensation pLoy P Be M. MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY LETTERS - : 1. Submit monthly letter (FD-451, 451a) to Bureau by secure teletype system (NITEL), Field divisions east of the Mississippi must submit this infor- mation by the 3rd of each month; field divisions west of the Mississippi ‘ must submit this information by the 7th of each month. Monthly letter should include the following: . Be be Ce dad. ee dressed to attention of [Voucher-Statistical Section, Computer Systems ‘formants that would necéssitate disclosure of identity, discontinue TEEVT 2Vie OGUOURLTIT tnfunranio END UUNFIDENTIAL SOURCES. ~~ I07L- ‘ ee) cot, full name T AllWaliases, code names, and symbol-numbers First date of contact by your office . eo If first contact was prior to September, 1944, names of all SAs, SACs, and ASACs who cantacted and may have made payments Tabulation of all payments, broken down as to servicos and expenses. Although tabulations are not furnished to Depart- ment, those prepared by your office will be reconciled with Bureau records. (6) Listing of any advances, refunds, and outstanding balances of advances (7 Date of last contact by your office 8 Whether individual has been contacted by any other office Each individual and each item of information must-be accounted for. If no contact was made with particular individual, Bureau must be so advised. , . Where informant has previously been used and tabulation of payments was prepared, information for items (5) through (8) need be given only from date of last trial in which individual was used. . Above information should be submitted separate and apart from cor- respondence setting forth derogatory information, and should be ad- BWN HY -_ oO ~ Division.] Interdivisional correspondence should be addressed to Bureau with copies designated for interested offices. At times informants and/or sources temporarily lose their jobs and become eligible for unemployment compensation. Where un- employment regulations require listing of all sources of income as prerequisite for unemployment compensation and informants and/or sources who are being paid by Bureau fail to comply, situation is potentially embarrassing. Bureau cannot be placed in position of condoning violation of state law on part of any informant or source. Field office must determine from state unemployment compensation officials effect of unemployment compensation laws on paid informants and/or sources. Depending on local requirements, informants and sources must be alerted accordingly. ; When paid informant and/or source becomes unemployed or has knowledge of impending unemployment, discuss all facts with him and submit recommendations to Bureau on UACB basis. At same time, weigh seriously possible need for informant to apply and accept unemployment compen- sation to protect his security. Fellow members of subversive organi- zation may be aware of his unemployment status and would expect him to apply. Where state requires notification of Bureau payments to in- Bureau payments during period of unemployment compensation benefits. Number of security informants, potential security informants, con- fidential sources, and panel sources at the beginning and end of each month also showing the number added and deleted during the month. Number of Agents assigned exclusively to informant and source development. ‘ 0 Money paid for services and expenses under SAC authority. vatistical accomplishments. . Security informant accomplishments. 17 a, (7-13-72 Da . 55072 Doocld: 32989529 Page 1169 sO . . -
. . y SECTION 1g SECURITY INFORMANTS AND “eo SOURCES, 107L-M Gorrect, full name All aliases, code names, and symbol numbers First date of contact by your office - If First contact was prior to September, 1944, names of all SAs, SACs, and ASACs who contacted and may have made payments 7 }) Vabulation of 211 payments, broken down as to services and _ expenses, Although tabulations are not furnished to Depart- ment, those prepared by your office will be reconciled with Bureau records. (6) Listing of any advances, refunds, and outstanding balances of advances Lo. : {7 Date of last contact by your office oon, ol BWNE 8 Whether individual has been contacted by any other office : b. Each individual and each item of information must be accounted for. . - +4 If no contact was made with particular individual, Bureau must be 80 advised. ce. Where informant has previously been used and tabulation of payments _was prepared, information for items (5) through’ (8) need be given only from date of last trial in which individual was used. a. Above information should be submitted separate and apart from cor- respondence setting forth derogatory information, and should be ad~. [ dressed to attention of[Data Processing |Section, Computer Systems Division. Interdivisional correspondence should be addressed to . Bureau with copies designated for interested offices. 8. Receipt of unemployment compensation a. At times informants and/or sources temporarily lose their jobs and become eligible for unemployment compensation. Where un- employment regulations require listing of all sources of income as prerequisite for unemployment ccempensation and informants and/or sources who are being paid by Bureau fail to comply, situation is~ potentially embarrassing. Bureau cannot be placed in position of condoning violation of state law on part of any informant or source. _Pield office must determine from state unemployment compensation ( : officials effect of unemployment compensation laws on paid informants and/or sources. Depending on loc2l requirements, informants and sources must be alerted accordingly. b. When paid informant and/or source becomes unemployed or has knowledge of impending unemployment, discuss all facts with him and submit recommendations to Bureau on UACB basis. At same times, weigh seriously possible need for informant to epply and accept unemployment compen~ sation to protect his security. Fellow members of subversive organi- zation may be aware of his unemployment status and would expect him to apvly. Where state requires notification of Bureau payments to in- formants that would necessitate disclosure of identity, discontinue Bureau payments during period of unemployment compensation benefits. M, MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY LETTERS 1. Submit monthly letter (FD-451, 45la) to Bureau by secure teletype system (NITEL). Field divisions east of the Mississippi must submit this infor- mation by the 3rd of each month; field divisions west of the Mississippi must submit this information by the 7th of each month. Monthly letter should include the following: . a. Number of security informants, potential security informants, con- Tidential sources, and panel sources at the beginning and end of each month also showing the number added and deleted during the month. b. Number of Agents assigned exclusively to informant and source development. ° c. Money paid for services and expenses under SAC authority. ad. Statistical accomplishments. e. Security informant accomplishments. ( - . . | - . ° a ; ‘10-13-72 | ; LO NW 55072 Doold:32989599 Page 1170 re Awesome ice ines te gant pete te steeeagn eee emeuranen wen nine Verntdesen menage ENA re eD fie
> ~~ SECTION 107. tN [AL SECURITY INFORMANTS AND CO ENTIAL SOURCES; 107L-M ANDWRPOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSES . Correct, Pull name ALL aliases, code names, and symbol numbers First date of contact by your office T? first contact was prior to September, 1944, names of all SAs, SACs, and ASACs who contacted and may have made payments Tabulation of all payments, broken down as to services and expenses, Although tabulations are not furnished to Depart- ment, those prepared by your office will be reconciled with Bureau records. (6) Listing of any advances, refunds, and outstanding balances of advances {2 Date of last contact by your office 8 Whether individual has been contacted by any other office be. Hach individual and each item of information must be accounted for. If no contact was made with particular individual, Bureau must be So advised. ¢. Where informant has previously been used and tabulation of payments . was prepared, information for items (5) through (8) need be given only from date of last trial in which individual was used. a. Above information should be submitted separate and apart from cor- respondensce setting forth derogatory information, and should be ad-~ dressed to attention of Data Processing Section, Computer Systems Divisione Interdivisional correspondence should be addressed to Bureau with copies designated for interested offices. 8. Receipt of unemployment compensation . a. At times informants and/or sources temporarily lose their jobs and become eligible for unemployment compensation. Where un- . employment regulations require listing of all sources of income as prerequisite for unemployment compensation and informants and/or sources who are being paid by Bureau fail to comply, situation is potentially embarrassing. Bureau cannot be placed in position of condoning violation of state law on part of any informant or source. Field office must determine from state unemployment compensation ) officials effect of unemployment compensation laws on paid informants and/or sources. Depending on local requirements, informants and sources must be alerted accordingly. db. When paid informant and/or source becomes unemployed or has knowledge of impending unemployment, discuss ail facts with him and submit recommendations to Bureau on UACB basis. At same time, weigh seriously. possible need for informant to apply and accept unemployment compen- sation to protect his security. Fellow members of subversive organi- zation may be aware of his unemployment status and would expect him to apply. Where state requires notification of Bureau payments to in- formants that would necessitate disclosure of identity, discontinue Bureau payments during period of unemployment compensation benefits. oO bBwWN Ee Ne V“_— M. MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY LETTERS 1. Submit monthly letter (FD-451, 45l1a) to Bureau by secure teletype system. (NITEL). Field divisions east of the Mississippi must submit this infor- mation by the 3rd of each month; field divisions west of the Mississippi must submit this information by the 7th of each month. Monthly letter should include the following: : ae Number of security informants, potential security informants, con- t fidential sources, panel sources,[informative assets, and operational assets lat the beginning and end of each month also showing the number added and deleted during the month be Number of Agents assigned exclusively to informant and source devel- "opment ce Money paid for services and expenses under SAC authority de Statistical accomplishments ee Security informant accomplishments 17 10-15-74 Nw 35072 Doold: 32989529 Page iiVi teen neertren ge ar etencnene ssw espe varssremremnemen mts atte pe atreeh te Gerenemmwmmnnen tt mae roms aoorarntetensruretrnevertse npn aren erfarerneteed ny pth enemy ayant: sa TPE AN AN PORTO AYP
NW 35072 Doold: 3295895259 Page liv? A SECTION 107. IN, AL SECURITY INFORMANTS AND C !DENTIAL SOURCES; 107L-M ANSZOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASS All aliases, code names, and symbol numbers First date of contact by your office ; If? first contact was prior to September, 1944, names of all SAs, SACs, and ASACs who contacted and may have made payments (5) Tabulation of all payments, broken down as to services and expenses, Although tabulations are not furnished to Depart- ment, those prepared by your office will be reconciled with Bureau records, (6) Listing of any advances, refunds, and outstanding balances of advances 2 Date of last contact by your office 8 Whether individual has been contacted by any other office be. Hach individual and each item of information must be accounted for, If no contact was made with particular individual, Bureau must be So advised. ce. Where informant has previously been used and tabulation of payments Correct, full name was prepared, information for items (5) through (8) need be given only from date of last trial in which individual was used. d. Above information should be submitted separate and apart from cor- respondence setting forth derogatory information, and should be ad- dressed to attention of Data Processing Section, Computer Systems Division. Interdivisional correspondence should be addressed to Bureau with copies designated for interested offices. 8. Receipt of unemployment compensation ~ a. At times informants and/or sources temporarily lose their jobs and become eligible for unemployment compensation. Where un- employment regulations require listing of all sources of income as prerequisite for unemployment compensation and informants and/or sources who are being paid by Bureau fail to comply, situation is potentially embarrassing. Bureau cannot be placed in position of condoning violation of state law on part of any informant or source. Pield office must determine from state unemployment compensation officiais effect of unemployment compensation laws on paid informants and/or sources. Depending on local requirements, informants and sources must be alerted accordingly. b. When paid informant and/or source becomes unemployed or has knowledge of impending unemployment, discuss all facts with him and submit recommendations to Bureau on UACB basis. At same time, weigh seriously possible need for informant to apply and accept unemployment compen- sation to protect his security. Fellow members of subversive organi- zation may be aware of his unemployment status and would expect him to apply. Where state requires notification of Bureau payments to in- formants that would necessitate disclosure of identity, discontinue Bureau payments during period of unemployment compensation benefits. Me MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY LETTERS 1. Submit monthly letter (FD~451,451a) to Bureau. Field divisions east of the Mississippi must submit this information by the 3rd of each month; field divisions west of the Mississippi must submit this information by the 7th of each monthe Monthly letter should include the following: a» Number of security informants, potential security informants, con- fidential sources, panel sources, informative assets, and operational assets at the beginning and end of each month also showing the number added and deleted during the month be Number of Agents assigned exclusively to informant and source devel- opment Ce Money paid for services and expenses under SAC authority d. Statistical accomplishments e. Security informant accomplishments 17 2-13-75 1 _FRNORTE ator 2 te Se hate ie AS etc ntadege a tanmunrnins:
NW 35072 Doocld: 329539529 Page ili?fs i LO7M-N baad . HCPION 10, proses INFORMANTS AND conn exes SOURCES. Submit quarterly letter (FD-451b) to Bureau by secure teletype system (HITSL). Quarterly letter should include the following: a. Wame, location and number of subversive groups including identities of groups on college campuses, exclusive of those in black extremist, white hate or espionage matters. . db. Symbol numbers of member informants providing coverage who are members of organizations. If no member informant, attach addendum and explain why you @o not have member informants, Indicate specific action being taken to develop member informants and date such coverage is antici-~ pated for each group. . c. Identities of individuals or groups who have participated in or are active in planning subversive acts of violance, exclusive of those in black extremist, white hate or espionage matters. a. Symbol numbers of informants and sources providing coverage of individuals or groups shown in Column CG. If no member informant, attach addendum and explain why you do not have member informants. Indicate specific action being taken to develop member informants and date such coverage is anticipated for each group. ] SIGNING OF LOYALTY OATHS, AFFIDAVITS, AND STATEMENTS i. 2. Make every effort to guide informants away from situations requiring them to sign or fill out loyalty oaths or forms, Informants should be cautioned to keep contacting Agent fully advised of any situation wherein they might be required to sign such a form. Advise Bureau promptly of all such situations which cannot be avoided. ; Bureau will consider as last resort advising another agency of informant's relationship with Bureau, together with pertinent facts concerning infor- mant's activity; however, such situations must be kept to minimum in view of obvious dangers to informant. Hach such situation must be carefully considered and Bureau advised as promptly 2s possible, together with appropriate recommendation for pro- posed action. In no instance should you permit informant to sign loyalty oath in negative, 18 Cs .. 3-13-72 oN , | eat haber ntnmartpenfsaonveey menses none ans epewee ye enema pte mee,
ns, . ‘ fro7Hn SECTION 107. EE Q@uvissourrry INFORMANTS AND CU.@@pENTIAL SOURCES; AND FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSE®® | 2. Submit quarterly letter (FD-451b) to Bureau by secure teletype system (NITEL). Quarterly letter should include the following: ° a. Name, location and number of subversive groups including identities of groups on college campuses, exclusive of those in black extremist, white hate or espionage matters. be Symbol numbers of member informants providing coverage who are members of organizations. If no member informant, attach addendum and explain why you do not have member informants. Indicate specific action being taken to develop member informants and date such coverage is antici- . pated for each group. e¢, Identities of individuals or groups who have participated in or are active in planning subversive acts of violence, exclusive of those in black extremist, white hate or espionage matters. ad. Symbol numbers of informants and sources providing coverage of individuals or groups shown in Column C, If no member informant, attach addendum and explain why you do not have member informants. Indicate specific action being taken to develop member informants and date such coverage is anticipated for each group. . N. SIGNING OF LOYALTY OATHS, AFFIDAVITS, AND STATEMENTS 1. Make every effort to-guide informants away from situations requiring them to sign or fill out loyalty oaths or forms. 2. Informants should be cautioned to keep contacting Agent fully advised of any situation wherein they might be required to sign such a form. Advise Bureau promptly of all such situations which cannot be avoided. 3. Bureau will consider as last resort advising another agency of informant's relationship with Bureau, together with pertinent facts concerning infor- mant's activity; however, such situations must be kept to minimum in view of obvious dangers to informant. 4. Each such situation must be carefully considered and Bureau advised as promptly as possible, together with appropriate recommendation for pro-~ posed action. 5. In no instance should you permit informant to sign loyalty oath in negative. 18 ‘ 10-15-74 NW 55072 Doocld: 32989529 Page 1174 . : ‘
107M-N \ Pal ,NAL SECURITY INFORMANTS AND C DENTIAL SOURCES; FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSIN'S SECTION 107. I. Submit quarterly letter (FD-451b) to Bureau. Quarterly letter should include the following: a. Name, location and number of subversive groups including identities of groups on college campuses, exclusive of those in black extremist, white hate or espionage matters. be. Symbol numbers of member informants providing coverage who are members of organizations. If no member informant, attach addendum and explain why you do not have member informants. Indicate specific action being taken to develop member informants and date such coverage is antici- pated for each group. Cc. Identities of individuals or groups who have participated in or are active in planning subversive acts of violence, exclusive of those in black extremist, white hate or espionage matters. d. Symbol numbers of informants and sources providing coverage of individuals or groups shown in Column GC, If no member informant, attach addendum and explain why you do not have member informants. Indicate specific action being taken to develop member informants and date such coverage is anticipated for each group. N. SIGNING OF LOYALTY OATHS, AFFIDAVITS, AND STATEMENTS 1. 2. Make every effort to guide informants away from situations requiring them %o sign or fill out loyalty oaths or forms. Informants should be cautioned to keep contacting Agent fully advised of any situation wherein they might be required to sign such a form. Advise Bureau promptly of all such situations which cannot be avoided. Bureau will consider as last resort advising another agency of informant's relationship with Bureau, together with pertinent facts concerning infor- mant's activity; however, such situations must be kept to minimum in view of obvious dangers to informant. Each such situation must be carefully considered and Bureau advised as promptly as possible, together with appropriate recommendation for pro- posed action. In no instance should you permit informant to sign loyalty oath in negative. ) 18 2-13-75 NW 35072 Doocld: 32989529 Page 1i?fs we Bree tum ech Teme stay aS lore erie i lhan incall were TE spt’ Ble wegie t Ane ene” WA aun tir natal etake C7 Spe Oped cant Pans eure eee x biliraspen ch bdteasenca Manteten ce torews SRK ca ene asic wane Sram M vier BU pone tB ot aye Pat No te RIS tat ME ng OR oe Mears 1 Mime Mie saee Sh craw rae sate
O. DISCONTINUED INFORMANTS 10. ll. { 12. - 13. MW S5072 Doold: 32809529 Page 1176 x . \ SECTION 107 . SECURITY INFORMANTS AND CONFIT _ TIAL SOURCES. L070 When services of informant are discontinued, mark name card "cancelled." Destroy symbol card. Never destroy name card. Refile name card in numerical order by symbol number in symbol]. number index. If discontinued informant, potential informant, or confidential source to whom symbol number was once assigned later is reactivated, remove name card from symbol number index, mark it reactivated with ap- propriate date, note type of information he will now be furnishing, and refile it alphabetically in name card section of index. When potential informant or confidentiel source is discontinued and permanent symbol has not been assigned, destroy alphabetical index card. Advise Bureau of date when potential informant or informant is discontinued and reason therefor. Advises Bureau as to whether or not informant is willing to testify in open court or before administrative hearing boards. Identity of all cases of security of Government employees type in which informant has furnished information must be ascertained and Bureau advised in compliance with section 19, volume II, of this menual. Review informant's file to determine if correspondence between Bureau and’ field relating to Department's interest in using informant as witness is contained therein. In those cases in which Department has indicated de- sire to consider informant when he becomes available, advise Bureau in each such substantive case, except when it is obvious statute of limita~ tions has run or case has been adjudicated. This exception does not apply to security of Government employees cases. When above action is completed, advise Bureau. , Statement shall also be made to effect that measures to control informants, set out in item 7, below, have been considered and recommendations shail be made when it appears such are warranted, When services of informant are discontinued, maintain close contact with him so that informant will look to Bureau for counsel prior to taking any action against Bureau's best interests. Determine whether he has plans for writing book, magazine or newspaper article, or otherwise publicizing his activity. If so, impress him with desirability of coming to Bureau for assistance and guidance. If informant insists on engaging in such’ activities, Bureau will consider placing him in contact with reliable publisher, but it must be made clear to informant that Bureau will not sponsor or endorse any book or publication which he elects to write. All payments to discontinued informants and confidential sources must bea made on strict c,o.d. basis, Obtain Bureau authority before making such payments. Submit complete details as to information furnished by dis~ continued informant or source in past and what is to be expected of informant or source in future. Once informant is exposed in any manner whatsoever, do not carry him as a concealed source in reports or memoranda. His true name is to be set forth, together with descriptive data. . When office receives information concerning, or obtains information from, an ex-informant, copies of memoranda prepared must be furnished to office which originally handled informant so that file will be as completes as possible. When informant has been discontinued for cause, such as unreliability, do not contact him in future for information. If he furnishes information it should be accepted, but in setting out information in reports or com- munications use individual's true name, together with appropriate descrip- tion of his reliability. . Remove flash notice [per item F, 6, e of this section.] fvoid repeated use of discontinued informant as witness at security trials and hearings. Make all-out effort to develop witnesses who can furnish same testimony. Advise Bureau of any indication by Government attornays that informant-witness who has previously testified will be -called upon for testimony at subsequent trial or hearing and furnish comments concerning possibility of supplanting testimony of individual involved. Submit under appropriate case character, 19 9-30-70 1 STEUR Ti 0, ATLA ce et enti Om nein ROR OES FRCS ELITE ONT PET SANE OLRM EELACW IR Srna NATERRIEN tein Rem Ramee nee PANTER YR TN eS ee he Soba rte ts
5° ed NW 55072 SECTION 107. (nea: Isocurry INFORMANTS AND copenrzar SOURCES; 107 0 AND FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSETS ] ' DISCONTINUED INFORMANTS 1. 2. 4. 10. il. i2. 13. Boold: 329895259 Page 1177 ‘ \ When services of informant are discontinued, mark name card “canceled. Destroy symbol card. Never destroy name card, Refile name card in numerical order by symbol number in symbol ‘number index. If discontinued informant, potential informant, or confidential source te whom symbol number was once assigned later is reactivated, remove name card from symbol number index, mark it reactivated with ap- propriate date, note types of information he will now be furnishing, and refile it alphabetically in name card section of index, When potential informant or confidential source is discontinued and permanent symbol has not been assigned, destroy alphabetical index card. Advise Bureau of date when potential informant or informant is discontinued and reason therefor. Advise Bureau as to whether or not informant is willing to testify in open court or before administrative hearing boards. Identity of all cases of security of Government employees type in which informant has furnished information must be ascertained and Bureau advised in compliance with section 19, volume II, of this manual. Review informant's file to determine if correspondence between Bureau and field relating to Department's interest in using informant as witness is contained therein. In those cases in which Department has indicated de- Sire to consider informant when he becomes available, advise Bureau in each such substantive case, except when it is obvious statute of limita- tions has run or case has been adjudicated. This exception does not apply to security of Government employees cases. When above action is completed, advise Bureau. Statement shall also be made to effect that measures to control informants, set out in item 7, below, have been considered and recommendations shall be made when it appears such are warranted, When services of informant are discontinued, maintain close contact with him so that informant will look to Bureau for counsel prior to taking any action against Bureau's best interests. Determine whether he has plans for writing book, magazine or newspaper article, or otherwise publicizing his activity. If so, impress him with desirability of coming to Burean for assistance and guidance. If informant insists on engaging in such activities, Bureau will consider placing him in contact with reliable publisher, but it must be made clear to informant that Bureau will not sponsor or endorse any book or publication which he elects to write, AlL payments to discontinued informants and confidential sources must be made on strict c.o.d. basis, Obtain Bureau authority before making such payments. Submit complete details as to information furnished by dis- continued informant or source in past and what is to be expected of informant or source in future. Once informant is exposed in any manner whatsoever, do not carry him as a concealed source in reports or memoranda. His true name is to be set forth, together with descriptive data. When office receives information concerning, or obtains information from, an ex~informant, copies of memoranda prepared must be furnished to office which originally handled informant so that file will be as complete as possible. When informant has been discontinued for cause, such as unreliability, do not contact him in future for information. If he furnishes information it should be accepted, but in setting out information in reports or com- munications use individual's true name, together with appropriate descrip- tion of his reliability. Remove flash notice per item F, 6, e of this section. Avoid repeated use of discontinued informant as witness at security trials and hearings. Make all-out effort to develop witnesses who can furnish same testimony. Advise Bureau of any indication by Government attorneys that informant-witness who has previously testified will be called upon for testimony at subsequent trial or hearing and furnish comments concerning possibility of supplanting testimony of individual involved. Submit under appropriate case character. . Whe Qnty SOn ME INES OyHYTD BS Levee ey ever in wee nee 2 bee tromtn ae, rs 19 10-15-74 laren nanan treeannytturennrn Wi reneeRRiyTo8 WERERRAE ATE Fr Anaewparnayh LT/t