y oe , a a SEC ON 87. SECURITY INVESTIGATION “ u e D. SECURITY nivesrrenoton Aa INDIVINUALS @ lL. Definitions : — ? € The term "basic revolutionary organization" or "basic revcolutionary group" " when used hereinafter in this subsection shall apply to any one or all 4 of the following organizations or groups in order to distinguish the - organizations from front organizaticns ° a. Communist Party, USA & b. Socialist Workers Party , 3 [ c. [Progressive Labor Movement] Ey [ &. Proletarian Party of America a e. Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico ey £. ° Johnson—Forest Group ‘# &. American Socialist Clubs & h.: See also 87C ld. Fa 2. Responsibility of the Bureau & a. “To conduct thorough investigation into the background and “subversive ° 2 [ Vactivities of all persons in the U. 8S. and Puerto Rico who are . Pp ‘dangerous or potentially dangerous te the internal security. Hach “ ‘SAC will be held responsible for the proper investigation of all ‘g persons in his area who, because of membership or affiliation « with basic revolutionary organizations or other Marxist revolutionary res organizations including splinter groups, may be potentially “3. dangerous, . & b. -To determine the identities, whereabouts, and activities of individuals x constituting a threat to the internal security and develop sufficient = . information and evidence through investigation to sustain appropriate a action by the Bureau should it become necessary for the Federal HB. Government to institute prosécutive action against such individuals: & in courts:'of law or control their movement and activities in the = event of a national emergency ; ‘& 3, Purpose of investigation — & ‘The primary purpose of these investigations is twofold, namely: ae .& Determination of .dangerousness . Zs a ; . fo determine the identities, whereabouts, and activities of all z (. [ individuals in the U. S. and Puerto Rico who, because of their = membership in, activity in, or association with one or more of . FB the revolutionary groups defined above or related groups, are ay dangerous or potentially dangerous to the internal security of % _. the country, and the consequent collection of sufficient information y . concerning their subversive activities to Justify, apprehension? in ae event of a national emergency Stat + + Peet Te bo Determination of violations of Federal ptatutes v 2 AE eg Tre To determine the identities, whereabouts, and activities of- ‘all : - - ms it Pe at oe an _dindividuals who have been or may be yiclating laws of the U. 8S. - (1) Direct investigation towards obtaining admissible evidence 5 to establish the violation. Ee (2) Be alert for any information indicating a violation of the + Federal ‘statutes relating to espionage, sabotage, and sedition. = _(3) Title 18, USC, § 2385, paragraph (1), prohibits the advocacy, - & tes wie etc., of forceful or violent overthrow of the Government. “ * 2. Tt . _Paragraph (2) prohibits the printing and distribution of ~~ | : oat ropaganda advocating the forceful overthrow of the. Government, ‘= nen oo Affiliation with an organization is not a prerequisite to ee [nt ae i prosecution-under paragraphs (1) and (2).) Paragraph (3) Pe Mots -;: -Makes it. unlawful to organize or help to organize any society, ms et s . etc., of persons who advocate overthrow of the Government by TT force or violence, or to be or become 2 member of or become affiliated with any such society knowing the purposes thereof. Gonspiracy to violate this section is covered by Title 18, USC, ~ § 371 (general conspiracy statute). SE a (4) Title 18, USC, § 2387, penalizes attempts to undermine tte as loyalty, discipline, or morale o? the armed forces. Al. sed EB oo . violations should be reperted immediately to the Bureau. eo ( oe. we 19 = 10-14-64 - . a NW 55072 Doold: 32989529 Page 645 me
. . - t i wf : 87D Qor0: 87. SECURITY mivest ica ¥ (5) Titl: 5, USC, §§ 118p, 1184, and 118r (Public Law 330, 84th . Congx238, approved y-9-55), prohibits Goverwnent employment of 7 pergons who are disloyal or who assert the right to strike : against the Government. The law provides thal an individual accepting office or employment in the Government of the U. S, shall, within 60 days, execute an affidavit certifying that he does not advocate the violent overthrow of the U, S$. Government, etc. The execution of a false affidavit constitutes a fraud - on, or attempt to defraud, the Government within the purview | of Title 5, USC, § 93, so as to authorize Special Agents of the Bureau to administer oaths in investigations arising out of this . law, Alleged violations of this law called to your attention ; should be furnished to the Bureau promptly and no investigation ve should be initiated on the basis of complaints received without 4 NaF ea TA SEE ML EEG RR athlon aca lI Dn [ nat prior Bureau authority. Refer to section[69N]of this manual ZB roe entitled "Security of Government Employees +~ Fraud Against the “A Government" for procedures to be followed regarding possible violations of this lew discovered or received in connection with security of Goverument employees investigations. (6) Title 18, USC, § 1001, includes possible fraud against the , Government violaticns wherein there are concealmenuts or falsifi- . cations relating to subversive information, These violations : . must be presented to the Department by the Bureau for a prose- cutive opinion rather than being presented locally to US&s, They ordinarily involve the execution of U. S. Government forms. _Common violators are employees of private concerns having. Government contracts who execute Government forms required for clearance for access to classified information, , : Upon receipt of information indicating a violation of this type, investigation under the "Security Matter — Fraud Against the Government" character should be initiated and the Bureau immedi- Ea Seren ® giles i, de nfs td oe “ae ehgtetp Ste tade : ately advised. The Department. has advised that it is essential, = a : . ' to establish jurisdiction, to prove that the form was p:-.sented — ¥F to a Government agency for action or determination, Thi there- & “ fore, should be the first investigative step. If the fu: was “s not presented to a Government agency, no further investigation should be made and the Bureau so advised. In this case, however, _ 7 _ . ° wemain alert for information the form is later presented to ete te . - Government agency. The fact subject actually signed the form , ”. ., 7 mo must be established by testimony of witnesses to the signature, a ae oe : “ handwriting examinaticn, or other conclusive evidence, The’ a ~ Oe —_ original of thé form must be located, Sources that furnished ~ e . pertinent information concerning subject during previous investi- = gations and other potential witnesses should be thoroughly inter- “viewed to determine the basis for.each item.of pertinent infor— mation furnished and to obtain the identities of other potential ee ts . _ . witnesses. Where affiliation with subversive organizations is wea eT nn “co. involved, interview individuals who were members of*same units 2 Tat 2“ + of these organizations as subject for indicia of his membership; an ‘*+" 3 such as attendance at closed meetings, payment of dues, holding - LS , --". of office, etc. If possible, develop evidence to supplant TL : . - pertinent information furnished by current informants, Obtain - os prior Bureau authority to interview the subject.. Interview sub-— - + gecot and potential witnesses furnishing pertinent information under oath and obtain sworn signed statements if possible, An exception may be made when interviewing established sources, such as current informants, if oath and/or signed statements not con- ; Sidered desirable under circumstances. Be guided by instructions * So, in section 6b, (7), below when interviewing potential witnesses with subversive backgrounds. , PRU ab antagrbinlgiensde cco tr) fe a aa “82 ape pepe * HW S5072 Doold: 32589525 Page 646 _ 20 : . a
in MW 35072 Doold: 32989525 al SECTION 87. ote SECURITY INVAST( <1TONS 87D : v “ . PS (ec) Physical surveillances # « Intelligence information and admissible evidence obtained ; through the use of physical. surveillances in these a investigations are of extreme value. Physical sur~— = veillances should be used whenever, in the opinion,of is the SAC, information of sufficient value might be ob- = tained to justify their use in light of the existing 3 circumstances and available manpower. z IX. When information is received through other sources é indicating that unit or mass meetings of subversive organ— \ izations are to take place, or clandestiné meetings of ¢ certain individuals ih a subversive movement are to be Ea held with other unidentified individuals, physical sur— a veillances should be used when Practical to corroborate ¢ such information and further develop details concerning £ such meetings; that is, details of action taken-at the = meetings, identification of individuals in- attendance, E and extent of participation of the various in@ividuals Be present. . 3 Tit. Proper and well~coordinated physical survelllances of of various individuals in leadership or underground capacities of a subversive movement will develop a chain of activity within the movement, which not only establishes the importance and position of those individuals directly. involved but will also serve to identify others who may not yet be identified with the movement, . IV. The success of physical surveillances depends upon the resourcefulness and ingenuity of the Agents assigned to them. The Agents must at all times exercise sound -Judgment and discretion in the performance of such duties to avoid embarrassment to the Bureau. They must be alert at all times not only te observe the specific activity of the subject but to observe countersur~ veillances which may be used to identify the Agents and thereafter embarrass the. Bureau. —_ (a) Photographic surveillances it. Page 647 Photographic evidence which establishes meetings betieen individuals involved in these investigations and which establishes thet subjects enter or leave certain buildings, éetc,, at the time it is knewn that meetings of subversive organizations ere taking place therein is invaluable in establishing a complete chain of evidence. of such activities add convincing, admissible, physical evidence in establishing the subversive activities of individuals, , Photographic surveillances must be properly correlated with other investigative techniques to assure that maximum of evidence is being obtained. They must be well planned and conducted in a discreet manner. Care should be taken to conceal properly the equipment used to avoid detection of the surveillances not only by the subject but also by any other individuals in the proximi’ ty of the surveillance, . . 35 11+13-59 oe LyRitececaitite ae ethos Wter, JPA vent oy Photographs. di 4: Bea eres , svt tin iene 0° aah Sa ates Bie a af is i x iar re as a baa
87D oe NW 55072 ( (3 ( _ fi g h ‘ Docld: 32989529. Reqe 648 36 nae 7 +, . - su@ 87. SECURITY muvasTEGATzon. @ Public sources Full use must be made of all sources of information which are public in nature. Obtain hackground and lineage data from public birth records at local bureaus of vital statistics, credit agencics, city, county, and state recorders' offices, public utility records, school records, etc.,. whenever contact with such sources can be expected to produce infor- mation of value. Publications of subversive organizations and records of state and Federal committees which have conducted hearings concerning subversive activities should be obtained and indexed as reference material to assist in obtaining. complete coverage of a subversive movement and the individuals connected therewith. Records of private firms Where pertinent information is indicated to be available in the records of private business firms, such as past or present employers, insurance companies, merchants with whom ‘an individual may have conducted business, etc., contact should be had with such firms provided that contact will not jéopardize the investigation by enabling the subject to become unduly cognizant of our investigative interest in him. [Deleted] [Deleted] : ghanne Lining information to case files . When information is received as a result of subversive. activities concerning various individuals [ showing Jtheir membership or activities in subversive groups and organ- izations, such information should be channelized to the main case files of the individuals involved. A mimeo— graphed form (FD-306) may be used provided it is limited to reporting attendance at meetings. JI. When information received from live informants, physical surveillances, and photographic surveillances is channelized to the individual case files, the channeliging memoranda or other documents being placed in the | : individual files must be documented. FOQ~14.44 x . oS, feet! sate mea wate & at weeded : se iShee ran Y woe : x & pick Se cbeeay ral inn eS vi i oy a Hy 1 ak Ls Bead eats! SSB ‘t zat t ‘ > 28 Sed BEAK Tye 4 ie : r «oR Uru oh », bs x ssaahihlen Pap,