(f) ( é) _ Nw 55072 Doold: 32989529. >" from the subversive movement, membership in or affiliation SECr 87. SECURITY INVESTIGATION : 87D attention to the existence of a security index card for that individual, In all such instances a specific recommendation must be made concerning the cancellation of the card, The card may be destroyed upon receipt of Bureau authority to designate the subject as a[security] informant, Subject no longer dangerous or potentially dangerous Instructions set out below should be read in conjunction with 87D 6b (7) (c) herein relating to interviews with security index subjects, Frequently, after a subject is included in the security index, information is .received or investigation develops information reflecting that he is no longer a threat to the internal security by reason of defection or expulsion with which was the reason for placing him in the security * index,” Such defection may be reflected by lack of activity and obvious disinterest over an extended period of time ‘or upon declaration of opposition to the principles of the subversive movement. the latter may manifest itself in declarations by a subject in the presence of .confidential informants or other sources, statements to the press, or actual contact with Bureau representatives and admission of.- .Previous. subversive. activitye. wer Sorter a ro wee . ome ae gee he epee eee Te ee When sufficient information is at hand regarding subject's present sympathies to reach contlusion that he should no longer be scheduled for apprehension as a dangerous subver— sive, request authority to interview subject or advise Bureau of reasons why subject should not be interviewed, Bureau will not cancel security index card without consider— ation being given to interview of subject. See 87D 6b (7) (c) and (a). If, upon interview, subject preves cooperative to extent that his security index card should be cancelled, advise Bureau by letter of results together with a recemmendation for cancellation which must be approved by Bureau. Subjects removed from security index solely upon basis of application of security index criteria, with no affirmative | -indication of defection As security index cases are reviewed upon reopening in the field, there will be instances in which removal will be re~ quired by application of the security index criteria set ovt in 87D 7b (3). With the passage of time, limits specified in criteria will operate to remove certain subjects even though there is no affirmative indication of defection, Although these subjects will in fact be removed from security index, the following procedure should be followed to allow for possible future reference to these cases, Ie When subjects are removed from security index solely on basis of application of security index criteria @s cases are reopened and reviewed in the field, retain security index cards pertaining to such subjects bear- ing the descriptive matter on reverse sides; i.e., the cards previously filed in geographical, special, or unavailable sections, Destroy cards previously filed in alphabetical section, Those offices maintaining two sets of geographical cards under provision of 87D 7b (6) (b) IT should retain but one card in each instance, destroying second geographical card as well as card previously riled in alphabetical section, Page 8582 “iy UALR A Slit Geis aR aT = fier en Seay Ud oy teins Fy * if Aendehefee ROR ~ Me AA ie ee Meg hh We poe & vig PY Rodgh Nos Fi ae ee A nN alah i el ht BO AR RHE A Et hue ev hie L
D 87D seo. 87. SECURITY mwvasercascon Sa RR Alger ge ee IIT, Mark canceled across face of each such card being Nee a FBS, ; f retained and file it in the[reservelindex. ; f IIIT. [Consider whether the subject's name should be placed ‘ i in section A of the reserve index, If his name shoula 2 t° be included in section A, submit form FD~122a,] = (h) Subjects of Chinese extraction - ~% - In any communication recommending cancellation of 2 security : ‘index card on a subject of Chinese extraction, such commu— a nication must contain the words "Other —~ Chinese." This 3 regulation relates specifically to those subjects placed - or on the security index following a recommendation submitted ie in accordance with the instructions contained in section = 87D 7b (4) (3) above. ~ ‘{11) Priority apprehension program (DETCOM) . , nT ~ fa Purpose ’ % Many individuals included in security index because of their ix training, violent tendencies, or prominence in subversive x activity are extremely dangerous and would be more’ inclined « to commit or capable of committing overt acts against the 2 U. S. in time of national emergency than would others in = security index, Degree of dangerousness of such individuals % is so pronounced that in interest of security they must 4 & Tet ot, ite la.t a...) =. be immobilized in the least possible time prior to’others _ a . in security index, The administrative procedure developed | z= to make apprehensions on a priority basis is referred to ' g as the detcom program, Subjects designated for priority "BE apprehension are referred to as detcom subjects. | Individuals in security index tabbed detcom would be oe - arrested first in event of a limited but grave emergency, £ so . : probably without the arrest of other security index subjects, a FS ‘In an all-out emergency, all subjects whose names are in the ys security index will be considered for immediate apprehension, . = J . . - Subjects tabbed for detcom should comprise @ hard core S of subversives. “Each individual case sheuld stand on its = own merits and decision to consider subjects for priority * of apprehension should be based on subject's subversive PN activities and revolutionary tendencies, & a (b) Subjects to be tabbed detcom Each security index subject should be considered for detcom tabbing (priority of arrest) who falls within one or more of following categories: ‘ I. <ALL top functionaries and key figures It, Currently active communists or members of any basic revolutionary organization (active within past year) when there is evidence of one or more of following: (A) Activity as local organizers or leaders in the organization x c ' ae A Sabre trate Scan ay PA _ (B}) Special training at Lenin School or Far Eastern 3. 2 Institute in Moscow Rs . (CG) Experience as picket captains, strong-arm men, or = . active participation in violent strikes, riots, or E demonstrations — =. an (D) Violent statements or strong revolutionary tendencies "x : as shown by their activities ” = awe ae NW 35072 Doold: 32959529 Page 63 62 . ’ 4 Br ee ee ee
NW 55072 Doold: VIZ. suet en “TT TI. (3) (23 (a (b) 32589525 SEC ON 87. ° SECURITY INVESTIGATIO! Meintenance of key figure list (A) Each office must maintain current-list of key figures including top functionaries, List may be kept by simple list system, by maintaining a file wherein all additions and deletions to the list are reported, or by a card index system, Maintain key figure list separate from security index. (B) Key figures should retain their designation not- withstanding their departure for foreign travel or other circumstances requiring temporary dis- continuance of investigation. (C) Should a key figure become subject of a security of Government employees investigation, his name should continue to appear on the key figure list, ‘ry -bet the investigation shall proceed in accordance with existi | instructions governing SGE cases. ‘Pransmitting list of key figures to Bureau (A) Submit list of key figures to the Bureau by letter on April 1 and October 1 each year, Letter should List key. figures alphabetically and set forth in separate columns after each name the following: i. Status of case ; 4. [Deleted] , . is .Whether a photograph has been sent to the Bureau Whether a handwriting specimen has been sent to the Bureau ve <Any position held in the Communist Party or other basic revolutionary organizations and in any labor union (B) List only the most important offices in the party , or union if subject holds several, or the most - important office he holds in a front organization if no party office is held, (C) Caption letter as are all letters submitted in the main Communist Party case for each field office viz., “Communist Party, USA, District, New ‘York Division, .Internal Security — C, Key Figure List," functionaries Definition A top functionary is an individual, either a member or a nonmember of the Communist Party, to whom, because of his importance, it is necessary to give continuous investigative attention in order to keep abreast of communism on a national basis in the U. S. Necessarily, such an individual would be on a high policy level in the movement, The term “top functionary” is not to be construed as re- quiring that individuals in this category must actually ‘hold official positions in party organizations but shall be given a broad enough construction to include others who are of equal importance because of their influence in the movement itself, or their position and activities outside the party in labor, front, or similar organizations or movements » Manner of designation Prior Bureau authority necessary to designate a subject as a top functionary, Submit such recommendation to Bureau by letter containing reasons for the recommendation, Bureau desires to be very selective in this matter and to concentrate on individuals who, on a national basis, are the guiding hands in the communist movement, 69 4-10-59 Page 884 edamame dma ah ies GR ade Dol eallae FY Pom lgbed op apotheke bth Ff oF a! Ee OE ye aa gaa RENT. “t : et Rey sea came ce cela OU w
87D SECT” 7 87. SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS , ~ At the seat of Government a careful appraisal will be made of the field's recomnendatian, following which the office will be acvised concerning the Bureau's decision on the recommendation, . (c) Regulations governing top functionaries . Ie Regulations set forth under (2) (b) above pertaining to key figures relative to photographs, handwriting - sO specimens, security index cards, change of office of , origin, detcom tabbing, character of reports, and inclusion in the key figure list apply to individuals designated as top functionaries. IIT. Reports Submit reports on top functionaries quarterly, Make . status pending~inactive if there are no outstanding oo. . leads for active investigation, . e, Correlation of other investigations with the security index and [ _ {reserve Jindex . Individuals investigated by the Bureau under any character against whom subversive information is developed must be tonstantly borne in {° mind for inclusion in the security index and/or[reserve Jindex, ‘(1) Espionage and foreign intelligence investigations Subjects of these investigations must be included in the security c - index and/or thefreserveJindex if they meet the standards for 4 inclusion therein. It is the responsibility of the investigating : -- - |. Agent and field supervising official to-make appropriate recommen— ok, . dations for preparation of the security index card and/or tHe Cc - [reserve ]Jindex card, whenever apr: spriate. (2): Security of Government employees “GE) investigations Subjects of 211 SGH investigatic: against whom subversive de~— rogatory information has been de .ioped must be considered for i inclusion in the.security index and/orf{reserve]index, eos The Agent conducting investigation in the office covering the _Subject's residence must refer such cases to the field super— . . visor in charge of the security index program for appropriate [ handling, Copies of reports({showingjdisloyal information . . must be submitted to the field office covering the subject's ‘ . ‘ . residence, when developed by any other office. When an individual who has previously been investigated under the SG character is the subjéct of 2 security index card and is still employed by the Federal Government or is being considered for Federal employment, the dual character of "Security of Govern ment Employees" and the character of the subject's security case should be used in the report being submitted.. This will insure that the reports are referred to the appropriate desks for super— vision at the Bureau, as well as in the field. These reports Should be written according to the standards prevailing for SGE reports, . Disseminate these dual character reports the same as any other security report. Representatives of other intelligence agencies C . requesting reports{showing]the actual SGE investigation should be informed to direct the request to their Washington headquarters . for referral to the Bureau. (3) Atomic Energy Act, Voice of America applicant, departmental applicant, Bureau applicant, and other Bureau investigations Subjects of all above investigations against whom subversive in. . ; formation has been developed must be considered for inclusion [ in the security indez and/or the{reserve]index. In each such case the Agent conducting the investigation in the office ; covering the subject's residence must refer the matter to the field supervisor in charge of the security index program for appropriate handling. | tt Nee?” 1 Aisha RAUL nhc ABS E Bueta ae a dee Soddeanpet, toyed ety Hite he { Copies of reports[{showing]disloyal information must be sub- mitted to the office covering the subject's residence, whenever developed by another office, 70 : 7~15-.60 NW 55072 Docld: 32989529 Page 6865
= | é ® sET0N 87. SECURITY INVESTIGAT Is | 87D ‘ . i “ 3 & ye (3) In reporting activities of a subject since January 1, 1949, a greater percentage of repetitious and cumulative items and in most instances all such items should be specifically reported. It will be particularly incumbent upon the reporting Agent to report specifically such items in those cases c _ in which there is little information[indicating]sub-— versive activity of a subject since January 1, 1949. [In those cases in whioh there is an enormous number of such items, you may be more liberal in the selection of those items to be reported specifically. ‘(10) Administrative data - {a) General — Lee BO, . .All references to the following items, all administrative soe 7. > 7 - -im nature; should be contained in cover pages accompanying anes tte ee a ae ee reports: a re “"E. ({Reserve]lindex, security index, file numbers and titles s , of other cases, priority apprehension program, key 2 ; figure or top functionary stat, security index flash z [ ; notices (FD-165), forms FD-122,.70-122a,]FD-128, and ia if (FD-128a,]and Bureau instructio - for handling cases or 2 any information contained in Bu:rcau os field correspondence 2 2 A * A = which is not investigative in nature . sitet LS - * nn ra wee . fer .. -+ - . . . : . . - aoe . : t he Hh cs ae aha 4 we Moonta ee te hie pista NY ei HEIRESS: HRSA ciate auc oa 77 7-15-60 NW 35072 Docld: 32989529 Page 886 — -
a 87D MW Sa072 (») IT, whe me 1 : aa 87. SECURITY a | Whenever reports relating to security index subjects contain data affecting material included on subject's existing security index card, the cover pages © accompanying the report shall include as the last page form FD-305, appropriately checked, which form contains items pertaining to the following: , (A) What subject is included in the security index (B That data appearing on security index card is current or requires change (Cc) That FD-122 has been submitted to Bureau where security index card changes are necessary {2} That a suitable photograph is or is not available. E) hat consideration has been given to the use of {f symbols (F) That subject is employed in a key facility and that " agencies interested in that facility are specified (G) Reason for classifying report (H) [Dates subject was previously interviewed and] reason for not reinterviewing subject (I) That subject no longer meets security index criteria and a letter has been directed to the Bureau recommending cancellation of the security - index card (J) - That subject's case has been re-evaluated ana reasons are set forth as to why subject's activities continue to fall within security index criteria - (K) That subject's security index card is or is not tabbed detcom and that[subject!sJactivities do or do not warrant detcom tabbing Documentation of reports I. IL. “ITT. Doold: 32969525 IV. Deleted ‘If information necessary for complete documentation is not available in subject's case file, necessary review of other office files should be made. If not obtainable, this fact must be indicated in the cover page(s) accompanying report to the Bureau. Extensive investigation should not be conducted to further identify and locate outside individuals who have in the past furnished background information or to obtain documentary evidence of background information. For example, if previous investigation {revealed]that subject, according to reliable records, such as birth records, school records, or records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, was born at a certain place on a certain Gate, such information willbe sufficient for inclusion in report, Further verification will not be necessary. During the preparation of summary reports it is often found that information being incorporated inte a re~- port was originally obtain red by another office and all of the necessary information for complete documenta tion will not be in the possession of the office preparing the report. In such an instance, if the office pre- paring the report is in possession of Photostats of dosuments ‘obtained by the other offices and the identity 78 Page 887 7~15~—60 ‘me tee Bg te eS ayy Ca Ree BRM sgt e “« . ee a ‘* ad J 4 Shula epi tga », eiok aeons af y sige is 2 AM See RARE SS RR aS a Bani Bld HR aca » \ see RAIN ‘ is ee of oe
» °° fe) tre tek one! Pact ents A ethene oa Ren mee man nth ane, ‘ EIEN OT my eS “ rey sien a NW 55072 Pocld: 32989529 SECTION 87. SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS ; 7p @ During the first contact, +t . Agent will introduce himself as a Special Agent of the FBI by use of credentials or badge and will open the conversation by using an appropriate pretext or by reciting the Bureau's responsibilities in the security field and asking the subject whether he can be of assistance to the Government, If the ‘individual has been a member of a basic revolutionary organization and indicates he might cooperate, he may be questioned during the initial contact about his own activities in order to further ascertain the extent to which he will cooperate, This original interview is for the sole purpose of allowing the Agent to determine whether the individual being interviewed might be cooperative, Prior Bureau authority Ir. If. TIl. Vv. Subjects of active current investigations where no interview with prior Bureau-authority has previously been ‘conducted Closed cases where the subject is on the security index and no prior interview has been conducted Subjects of investigations requested by the Bureau, both open and closed, such as applicant—type cases, loyalty cases, etc. ' Any persons where circumstances indicate a delicate situation exists and a greater than usual risk is. involved, such as individuals employed in the newspaper field, educational field, radio and television industry, religious field, publishing houses, labor leaders, and the like. Bureau authority must be requested with respect to situations of this kind even though prior interviews have been had with these interviewees. Security subjects who have publicly disclosed previous contacts In any of the above cases, no report need be submitted: when requesting Bureau authority to interview a subject of a security investigation except those persons under IV above. This does not relieve you of the responsiblity of submit— ting reports in security cases when due; for example, annual reports in routine security index cases and six-month re— ports in key figure cases, VI. letters requesting Bureau authority for the interview : must contain the following information, if available: g. (A) Residence address, oécupation, employment and race x of subject, date and place of birth, citizenship, &. and status of health an (B) Marital status. If married, the occupation, 3H employment, and race of the spouse. =} (C) Length of. time subject a member of or affiliated # with subversive organizations and positions he held =. in such organizations. [In cases in which investige-. =: tion is based on some allegation or circumstances Se of a security nature other than membership in or taf affiliation with subversive organigations, facts a upon which investigation is predicated should be Bt ’ briefly set forth.] St (D) If married, information indicating the spouse is Es or has been a member of or affiliated with subver-— = ‘sive groups, the position held in such groups, and age the length of time of such membership or affiliation 3 Bs . . t ag t By esas L1L-13--59 a Page #688 t om — ° Seo mann emegetromrma paar + re hgh ‘i Lhe to iey, ays ; me crt ee ad fe Ee SUT Fe St Rn cn Te rae “4 4 ‘st ye 7 va sae atbduclet genie seAyhe be poled. Tethced SE pty REALE F & a SF tar ene! wae a
’ . U = * an i neil ample Menke eR ame nfs mae" ; ee wh mabe ee wee Oo ei Sse ene om aeeenn vedere be ater me cre NW 55072 87D VIIT. In addition, unless you are recommending a special (f) on Docld: 32989529 SECTION 87. SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS . ” I Membership or affiliation oF’any other close rele . tives in subversive groups 5 (F) Information regarding defection, expulsion, inac— : tivity, and present sympathies of the subject and, if married, of the spouse (Gc) What is expected to be gained by the interview VII. In each letter, pertinent information, if avail. able, regarding the seven items listed above must he set out under the appropriate number but the above ; . headings need not be restated. If no pertinent data is available regarding any of the items, you should make the appropriate comments after the respeotive number, manner or procedure for conducting the interview, such as interviewing under pretext, the last paragraph of - each letter should contain the following statement: "Bureau authority is requested to interview subject in - accordance with existing instructions relating to inter— views of Security subjects," The last paragraph should also contain the statement: "If this subject is cooper. ative, no affirmative steps will be taken during the initial interview to direct his activities and complete . background investigation required by section 107C of the ‘ Manual of Instructions is being conducted and Bureau - Will be requested to authorize recontact with subject as [7 a PSI," This statement in no way precludes interview~  jng Agents during initial contacts and recontacts from ' obtaining all subversive information subject is willing to furnish or other data which will assist in deter— mining his potentialities as “an informant, IX, <All letters requesting Bureau authority to interview the subject of a security investigation must be per- Sonally approved by the SAC, X, [One of the required copies of the Letter to the Bureau , Should consist only of the first page of the letter,] When unnecessary for Bureau to issue specific instruc tions or comments in connection with authorizing an interview, the Bureau will approve[ the request] by ' placing an appropriate rubber—stamp impression on[{the single—pageloopy of the incoming letter and return {itlby routing slip. XI. Upon receipt of Bureau authority, the interview must be conducted within 30 days, If this is impossible, advise Bureau of the reasons why the interview was not effected and state that the subject will be contacted within the next 30 days, At the end of the second 30-day period if the interview has not been conducted, request addi- tional authority. Include in the letters any new infor . mation bearing upon the advisability of conducting the interview, Preparations for and conduct of interviews I. Interviews must be conducted by two Special Agents. An " Agent experienced in security investigations who has , knowledge of Bureau regulations regarding development ‘of informants must conduct the actual interrogation, Approach need not be made by both Agents at the same time and one Agent may observe from a secure distance. -. Background of subject and individual circumstances will determine exactly how approach should be handled in each case, Two Agents should be physically present during any interview or contact with known or suspected Nation of Islam members in all types of Bureau cases, IIT. Preparations for interview must be thorough and’ con. ducted so that interviewing Agents will not be compro— mised, the Bureau will not be embarrassed, and cone | fidential informants will not be exposed, egy" Page 869 \ “A fond i Ta ea fn ENE DN pyereqwracmems eh wet v8 eM Behe aR LAPP TIS LACT ECP PSY TPE PITT EPA I OPN OO Play bia t PVE PEPeR FEA aNY Spt cee POPMET EY mee Magia! doe Ta cet tee ae "ye hat we Thea Aer UN TTA
Communist Party 8, review of field-office : | pretext interviews, surveillances, Spe p Agents attending mass meetin¥§R eto. . 4, Internal Security Act of 1950 ; To insure successful proceedings against a communist front organization under this act, a preponderance of admissible evidence must be secured TL tofshowJextent to whioh a. Persons active in management, direction, or supervision of an organization are active in management, direction, or supervision, . or as representatives, of b. Its support, financial or otherwise,.is derived from . ec, Its funds, resources, or personnel are used to further or promote objectives of a. Positions taken or advanced by it from time to time do not deviate. " rom those of Any communist—action organization, communist foreign government, or ~ the world communist movement, Panel sources ; a. Purpose an an To develop potential witnesses who will be willing to obtain and introduce legally admissible evidence re subversive nature of organizations in future prosecutive action be. Program (1) Since Special Agent and active security informant testimony is undesirable, field should recruit panel of potential witnesses locally. Some may be found among American Legion contacts, to: . plant informants, former and exposed security informants, etc. (2) Panel members should attend public rallies and meetings, as well as obtain literature of organizations they are covering, (3) To aid panelists, exhibit photographs of individuals they will most likely encounter at front organization functions, (4) Handle notes, statements, and exhibits.of panelists in same manner as other evidence, As panelists may subsequently - become security informants, the same procedure should be followed in handling, processing, and reporting data and material furnished by panelists as is afforded that received from security informants. (See section 107, volume IV, of this . manual. (5) Legitimate expenses incurred by panel members should be . reimbursed in same manner as security informants. 7 7 (6) Eliminate inactive, ineffective, or unsatisfactory panelists on 2 continuing basis, At time of submission of semiannual letter, office panel should be reviewed to make certain all such panelists have been removed. (7) Identities of panelists should be concealed, ec. Administrative handling (1) Check prospective panelists through office indices, local police department, credit records, and established informants. If no undesirable information is developed, initial contact may be made with panelist to ascertain cooperativeness, (2) Submit names of cooperative panelists to Bureau by letter outlining complete background and recommendation as to inclusion in office panel. [One of the required copies of the letter to the Bureau should consist only of the first page of the letter, _. When approving the field's recommendation, this single—page “ . copy will be stamped "Approved" by Bureau and will be returned,] Be certain such individuals are not plants and will consider . - ‘relationship with Bureau in confidence. J“ oa 63 eae 4 eek f22 we =" piles ehtyierens na ws sah std Pauirit eee eee OAL oie neretheramnennietlet dette amehinermronhiy ae seen ae ee x mu see ere Fn wae on ° "y ' aE EEE nT av Eres weneeurUneT ee a ce einen et se CL ae ee re maa os cee ek 87 3-16-60 NW 55072 Doold:32989529 Page 890 ; \ eee