87E [ C “f [ [ 3. [ JL { { 4. f [ [ 5. f [ [ [ f [- C [ C “f 6. [ [ if f _ & C ‘f 7. [ { .f { f [ [ 8. [ [ [ [ 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ C [ { [ if { NW 55072 Docld:32989529 Page 2008 8-13-70 i) e 87. SECURITY INVES TIGATIC @ (6) Advise Bureau promptly by LHM of subject's return from travel abroad. If such individual has traveled behind Tron Curtain, also furnish Bureau recommendations as to interview and state whether additional investigation is contemplated. File reviews Check office indices and review files thoroughly for pertinent infor- mation showing background and subversive activity. Include information in initial report. After each check and review of files has been made, consolidate reference cards pertaining to subject in indices. Security informants Information developed through security informants is. unsurpassed in- value both for intelligence purposes and as admissible evidence. Physical surveillances Lt Physical surveillances should be used when, in opinion, of SAC, infor- mation of sufficient value might be obtained to justify their use in light of existing circumstances and available manpower. - ‘@. When information is received that meetings of subversive organiza~ tions are to take place, physical surveillances should be considered to corroborate such information and identify participants. be. Surveillances of individuals in leadership or underground capacities serve to identify others within movement, c. Success of surveillances depends upon resourcefulness of Agents who must at all times exercise sound judgment and discretion. Be alert to observe activity of subject and countersurveillances which may be used to identify Agents and embarrass Bureau. Photographic surveillances : Photographic evidence of meetings between individuals‘ or which shows sub- jects entering or leaving meeting places of subversive organizations af- fords convincing and admissible evidence to establish subversive activ- ities. Prior Bureau authority is needed for photographic surveillances . of meetings and they must be properly correlated with other investi- gative techniques to obtain maximum evidence. Conceal equipment to avoid detection by subjects or other individuals in proximity of surveillance. Public sources Meke use of all logical public sources of information. Obtain background and lineage data from birth records and local bureaus of vital statistics, credit agencies, state records, public utility records, and school records. Obtain and index as reference material publications of subversive organ- izations and records of state and Federal committees which have conducted hearings concerning subversive activities. Records of private firms Where pertinent information is available in records of private firms, such as past or present employers, insurance companies, and merchants, contact such firms provided it will not jeopardize investigation. Channelizing of information to case files Membership or activity in subversive organizations should be channelized to main case files of individuals involved. Mimeographed form FD~306 may be used provided it is limited to reporting attendance at meetings. When information from informants or surveillences is channelized to indi- widual case files, it must be documented. Coordinate information received from informants and confidential sources with active investigation, Preservation of evidence Bear in mind necessity of obtaining admissible evidence. a. Identify, preserve, and maintain continuity of evidence obtained for possible admission in Federal proceedings. Identify specifically as to source and date. . . be. Notes or statements from informants necessary to refresh their recol- lection if called to testify must be in sufficient detail to serve this purpose and contain no material which would make their use inadvisable or inadmissible. . c. Informant's original notes or statements are not to be blocked, stamped, serialized, or mutilated in any way which would render them unsat- isfactory for use in Federal proceedings. a@,. Above also applies to Agent's notes taken during surveillances or concerning evidence otherwise obtained. 26 WotR ONE TE ENTE Te PE ME EPA AP BEF ICN OMNES Cee Peer tae nee A ETON NTL top Ser RET monte Roe ape” pee ae, eee ee Lamon wren eet Int samp s-romerenn ere wae 2h tw renee wenpeqene noe Pape tt main Te meg “RMT
= - ey “won 87, SECURITY INVESTIGATI 4s | ere 11. Interviews with subjects of security investigations a. Policy No security investigation of an individual is to be closed unless subject is included in security index or consideration given to interview. Bureau will not authorize cancellation of security index card for inactivity until subject has been interviewed or Bureau advised why interview is inadvisable. : b. Purpose (1) When investigation is inconclusive, to determine subject's sympathies and whether he continues to adhere to revolutionary doctrines . (2) fo develop information concerning activities of subject and his’ associates in subversive movement (3) fo develop informants ce. SAC authority Without Bureau authority SAC may: (1) Authorize interviews with individuals who have not been subjects of security investigations and available information does. not warrant opening case (2) Authorize interviews of subjects of security cases who have previously been interviewed with Bureau authority, provided no change has taken place in subject's status and interviews are conducted under same conditions as previously authorized (3) Authorize interviews of subjects of closed security cases in-~ - . @Luding persons who were on security index but were removed (4) Authorize interviews of rank-and-file black extremists except as noted in section 122, volume IV, of this manual , d. Procedures for interviews under SAC euthority (1) If there is closed file, reopen it.. If none, open case in 134 : category to resolve whether subject is identical with information in files and determine his current employment and residence, (2) Case Agent will prepare memorandum requesting SAC authority to conduct interview of subject to determine his attitude towards cooperation with FBI. - (3) During first contact Agent should identify himself, outline Bureau's responsibilities in security field, and request subject's assistance. If individual has been member of basic revolutionary organization and appears cooperative, he may be questioned about his own activities. However, this interview is for sole purpose of determining whether subject might be cooperative. (4) If cooperative, advise Bureau and conduct background investigation - under section 107, volume IV, of this manual. If, uncooperative, prepare brief memorandum for tite and close case. -Letter to Bureau not necessary. : e. Prior Bureau authority oF Prior Bursau authority required for: (1) Subjects of active current investigation where no prior Bureau euthority has been obtained - (2) Closed cases on current security index subjects where no prior interview has been conducted . (3) Subjects of iuvestigations requested by Bureau, both open and . ¢losed, such as applicant and loyalty cases (4) Individuals when circumstances indicate delicate situation and - greater than usual risk involved, such as labor leaders and - individuals in educational, mass media, religious, or publish- ing fields. Bureau authority needed even though there were . prior interviews. 5 Security subjects who have publicly disclosed previous contacts 6 Subjects of section A reserve index cards . In above cases, no report need be submitted when requesting Bureau — authority to interview subject. 27 8~13-70 Hw SS072 Eooldd: 32909525 - Page 209 Pon , f NY
SEC"TON 87. SECURITY INVESTIGATION”. @ £. Letter requesting Bureau authority for interview (1) In absence of special circumstances, include following state- ment in first paragraph of letter. (a) Bureau authority is requested to interview subject in accordance with existing instructions relating to inter~ views of security subjects. If subject is cooperative, ‘no affirmative steps will be taken during initial inter~ view to direct his activities and complete background in- vestigation required by section 107C of Manual of In- structions will be conducted and Bureau will be requested to authorize recontact with subject as PSI. . (>) Form FD-336 contains above statement and may be used... Statement in no way precludes interviewing Agents from obtaining 211 subversive information subject is willing to furnish or other data which will assist in determi ning his potential as informant. {c) If available, letter must contain following information: I. Residence address, occupation, employment, race, date - and place of birth, citizenship, and status of health II. Marital status. If married, occupation, employment, and race of spouse. , TIT. Length of time subject was member of or affiliated with subversive organization and positions held. When in- vestigation is based on circumstances other than mem- bership or affiliation with subversive organizations, priefly set forth facts. IV. If married, state if spouse is or has been member of or affiliated with subversive groups, positions held, and period of such membership or affiliation. Ve. Membership or affiliation of any other close relatives in subversive groups . VI. Information regarding defection, expulsion, inactivity, and . present sympathies of subject and, if married, of spouse ; VIET. What is expected to be gained by interview - { (a) In each letter, pertinent information, if available, regarding seven items listed must be set out under appropriate number but headings need not be restated. If no pertinent date is available regarding any item, so indicate after number, 2 Letters must be personally approved by SAC. - One copy of letter should only be first page of letter. When unnecessary to issue specific instructions, Bureau will approve request by stamping this page and returning by routing slip. (4) When authorized, interview must be conducted within 45 days. If not possible, advise Bureau and indicate subject will be contacted within 45 days. If interview has not been conducted at end of second period, request new authority. Include any new informa- tion bearing upon advisability of interview. g. Preparation for and conduct of interview (1) Preparation must be thorough and interview conducted so that Agents will not be compromised, Bureau will not be embarrassed, ‘and informants will not be exposed. CPUSA has planned traps for Agents attempting interviews with members by installing recording machines in members' homes or endeavoring to have interview observed by concealed third party. {2) Interviews should be conducted by two Agents. Agent experienced in security investigations who is knowledgeable regarding de- velopment of informants should conduct interrogation. Actual approach need not be madee by both Agents; one Agent may observe from secure distance. (Two Agents should be physically ‘present during interview or contact with known or suspected Nation of Islam members in ali cases.} Background of subject and circum- stances will determine how approach should be handled. » . . : . , . ) PREOPERATIVE FORE OPE OUI FTP PROWESS TERT CTT EEE OR ET 1 ON AAS OI SOTELT «PATER COWETA NA MRO IE RE DAT YS rere. { { ( f i i [ [ f i t t f f [ t i [ Jf [ [ [ i [ i [ f i [ { f [ [ [ f [ f [ [ i [ [ i [ i [ f [ [ i i [ [ i f [ f i [ [ [ [ . TANT he TE OVEN ROS SFT PHATE RO REPU ET ETE FEE TP TILL ALLE INLAY SEN POETS FRENTE S, 8~ 13-70 Nv §5072 Doold:32989529 Page 2010 ‘tee | = > < i
mt, iam deamnia nie Os aoe sao Tots Boe 1 Dc Eso Doe ne 2 ee Dene De es 2 ee De De DB De oe re Be De Does ns Bt Vo Bina Boos St neee Borne Yes aes ners noes Von Lone enon 1 ann Feet Tama nes Karon Taos Kee ee man hoe ne hee ees ae Regen NW 35072 (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) h. Reporting resuits of interview (2) (2) (3) (4) Docld:32989529' Page 2011- + an S’ ‘TON 87. SECURITY INVESTIGATIC’ |+ Interviews of active communists should be conducted at secure place other than subject's residence or place of employment. If reasonable effort has been made for such approach and it is - not practical, set forth circumstances and request Bureau ayu- thority to make contact at home or place of business explain- ing any need to contact employer, Letter should.contain state- ment that, if subject appears cooperative, arrangements will be made for another interview at secure place away from resi- dence or employment, if necessary, to determine fully degree of cooperation, ves ° ; If subject cooperative upon initial contact, further contact may be had without Bureau authority. No limitation on number of recontacts, but use good judgment. If interview authorized by Bureau, advise Bureau of results of contact and plans for recontacts. Obtain specific authority to make recontact where circumstances indicate delicate situation and greater than usual risks involved, such as labor leaders and individuals employed in educational, mass media, religious, and publishing fields. Terminate interview with active subversive if third person arrives during interview. Furnish Bureau details and obtain Bureau authority prior to reinterview. Terminate interview immediately if subject is hostile or uncooperative, Inform subjects connected with labor unions that Bureau is not interested in employee-employer relations and is concerned only with infiltration of labor unions by subversive elements. Furnish no information and make wo statements to embarrass Bureau. Questions should require admission or denial by subject of all pertinent items of subversive information unless to do so would expose investigative techniques or security informants. Cordial and friendly attitude alone is not evidence of coopera- tion insofar as potential dangerousness is concerned when subject fails to admit or verify subversive information obtained through previous investigation. If cooperative, inform sudject we want to interview him in detail and arrange interviews over extended period if necessary to exploit subject's knowledge to utmost. Conduct necessary investigation or research to corroborate and develop information received, Where appropriate, reduce information obtained to signed state- ment and determine his willingness to testify to information fur- nished if needed in Federal proceedings. When no information is developed during interview which would affect subject's security index status, promptly submit results by letter and include in next report. If individual is employed in or holds -sensitive position in trade-union, educational, mass media, religious, or publishing fields, results of all interviews must be submitted promptly in report or LHM, depending on priority designation, until he begins to cooperate as security informant or source, Report subject's admissions of his subversive activities and associations and indicate whether he did or did not furnish information regarding subversive activities of others. Report statements by subject denying subversive activities. developed through prior investigation and follow with concise statement of such past subversive activity. Letter transmitting results of interview must contain: (a) Definite statement or conclusion of interviewing Agents as to cooperativeness of subject and reasons for conclusion (b) Statement as to whether information furnished coincides —~ substantially with other available information - 29 8-13+70 SLE PE TALE Pet RY OORT PETITE PO PAT PERI PUTS OUELCTS R DOPED POV ETON LOMEER OE METERS AY? PATE TE . Ams FE ae PW RT AORN A UE YETTA SAU RO ETVERE DTDY 20 SSY Een -¥t Wee Pre tat eure Ter antenne venenen an pete reared ay NEED TAIT reat ees itd see Pthenn #8 erg meee acta we, Sires aed eae Er at heat teas