9. 10. “)) SECTION 107. or” INFORMANTS AND a SOURCES 107G —~ D Potential security informants in espionage and foreign nationality cases | many ‘times present special problems which limit or govern the scope of the initial investigation, (See instructions re contact cases and deseco program, section 105%,6b and 6h, volume IV, of this manual.) However, where practical the above items should be covered, Leads to obtain background data must be handled by auxiliary offices within 30 days. Investigation as outlined above must be completed prior to any request to guide, direot, and develop an individual as a potential informant. D. INTERVIEWS AND DEVELOPMENT OF POTENTIAL SECURITY INFORMANTS 1. Ze 4. orm eee 7. . 8, 9. 10, il. When background information obtained as described under subsection C, transmit results to Bureau in the same numerical sequence as set out in subsection C, and request authority to develop individual as a security informant. tee soll. es . When authority is granted by Bureau, steps should be taken to develop his potentiality and he should be made aware of Bureau policy. | Dena em te Carefully plan initial interviews as to time and location to prevent any embarrassment to Bureau, , Do not interview female potentials in their own homes or apartments unless necessary and all such interviews in their residences should be conducted by two Agents after specific approval of the superior in the field office responsible for development of informants, This instruction is not.2 ‘icable where active investigation has established that the poter.:.:1 informant is of good character, there is no indication of affiliation with subversive groups, and there will be no embarrassment to the Bureau, , Except in espionage and foreign -tionality matters where contact is maintained on a periodic basis dnpendent on the circumstances of the case, potential informants should be contacted personally at. least o..2 every two weeks in the same manner as informants, / ‘ise Bureau of progress being made at least every four months, [Le ters concerning potential informants who are not being paid on Bureau authorization should be submitted on a UACB basis, Jshsuld contain informative summary of information furnished during past four months, and must include certifications regarding potential informantts stability and reliability and his indoctrination against disclosure, These{[letters should]follow the[form indicated]Junder section 1O7N, 3b, [but should omit item (5) concerning payments and reword item (1) to omit reference to any payment recommendation, ] (Refer to section 105K, 6h, (3), (bv), volume IV, of this manual for exception to this rule in deseoo matters.) oo Post records of contacts with potential informants so that the cases will not become delinguent. During interviews with potential informants, if it develops individual does not have the necessary capabilities, discontinue efforts. Potential informant should have contacts, associates, or possibilities for engeging in activity through which he can obtain and furnish current information of Bureau interest in security field, , Tf individual docs not have potential as above described but is willing to cooperate, consider indicating to him he can be of assistance if he places himself in a position where he may be able to obtain information of value, In this regard,, address of local headquarters of subversive organizations or meeting places of subversive groups may be mentioned to the individual as places. where it may be possible for him to obtain “Snformation if he so desires; also, it may be mentioned that if he sub seribes to periodicals or frequents such places above mentioned, ke may be approached or an interest may be shown in him which,if developed, would be the means whereby he, could obtain information. Inform potential informants who agree to assist the Bureau that suoh assistance must be striotly voluntary and they are to understand that there is no ooercion or intimidation involved, 5 NW 55072 Docld:32989529 Page 1385° . 5-12-61 [SRST ACSA Sad Rete PE cet manne etna are pp semnnnmtinttcemrr meee:
tee Pee Lae gee ioe Soe 9. whe PAS See ee ese ace 76 8. 9. 10. mes rs | be ~ ’ ! { _ HW 55072 .Docld: 32989525 Page 1386 eRe 10, - te wad INFORMANTS(AND CONFIDEN a Pre ee Se ven’ enna’ SECTION 107. a many times present special problems which limit or govern the scope of the initial investigation, (See instructions re contact cases and deseco program, section 105X%,6b and 6h, volume IV, of this manual.) However, where practical the above items should be covered,] Leads to obtain background data must be handled by auxiliary offices within 30 days. investigation as outlined above must be completed prior to any request to guide, direct, and develop an individual as a potential informant, INTERVIEWS(AND DEVELOPMENT OF] POTENTIAL[SSCURITY ]IN?PORMANTS When background information obtained as described under subsection C, transmit resuits to Bureau in the same numerical sequence as set out ‘in subsection C, and request authority .to develop individual as a security informant. When authority is granted by Bureau, steps should be taken to develop his potentiality and he should be made aware of Bureau policy. Carefully plan initial interviews as to time and location to prevent any embarrassment to Bureau. Do not interview female potentials in their own homes or apartments unless necessary and all such interviews[in their residences]should be conducted by two Agents[after specific approval of the]superior in the field office responsible for development of informants, [This instruction is not applicable where active investigation has established that the potential informant is of good character, there is no indication of affiliation with subversive groups, and there will be no embarrassment to the Bureau, Except in espionage and foreign nationality matters where contact is maintained on a periodic basis dependent on the circumstances of the oase,lpotential informants should be contacted personally at least once every two weeks in the same manner as informants, Advise Bureau of progress being made at least every four months, These progress letters should contain informative summary of information furnished during past four months and must include certifications regarding potential informant!s stability and reliability and his - indoctrination against disclosure, These certifications may follow the wording suggested under section 107N,[3b, (11) ana (12). (Refer to section 105K, 6h, (3), (»), volume IV, of this manual for exceptions to this rule in deseco matters.) ] Post records of contacts with potential informants so that the cases will not beoome delinquent, During interviews with potential informants, if it develops individual does not have the necessary capabilities, discontinue efforts, Potential informant should have contacts, associates, or possibilities for engaging in activity through which he can obtain and furnish current information of Bureau interest in security field. If individual does not have potential as above described but is willing to cooperates, consider indicating to him he can be of assistance if he places himself in a position where he may be able to obtain information of value, In this regard, address of local headquarters of subversive organizations or meeting places of subversive groups may be mentioned - to the individual as places where it may be possible for him to obtain information if he so desires; also, it may be mentioned that if he sub— scribes to periodicals or frequents such places. above mentioned, he may be approached or an interest may be shown in him which,if developed, would be the means whereby he could obtain information, . Inform potential informants who agree to assist the Bureau that such assistance must be strictly voluntary and they are to understand that there is no coercion or intimidation involved, 5 2-12-60 eal i rs we - DOERR ae apr meererameensannennennermetcnte aes rt SOURCES] 107¢ ~ D Eee 8, [Potential security informants in espionage and foreign nationality cases
Nw 55072 [lLO7D - EB { 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ { [ 13. [ f [ [ 14. [ . [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ { 15. [ { [ [ 16. { [ [ [ 17. [ [ [ 18. r- [ [ [ { [ [ E, if fl. [ [2. [ [ {3. [ C Dooeld: 32989529 Page 1387 v wl cam ff SECURTLY INFORMA WTS [AND ‘orm SOURCES J During initial stages of development and on occasion active informants may raise a personal question concerning their own position if it becomes known publicly that they are affiliated with a subversive vy organization, In the event 2 potential informant or informant inquires 2s to what can be done for him in such a case, he may. be told that his cooperation is a matter of record in the FBT and if some question arises concerning his loyalty we will consider making the facts of his coopération with the FRI .knovwn to his employer or to the responsible - individuals, Lt should be pointed out that this action may make it impossible for him to continve on behalf of the FBI and the service which he is performing for his country may be terminated. Before taking stens to advise anyone of a potentiol informantts or informant's coopsration,. prior Bureau authority must be obtained. : Specifically advise, each potential informant that he is not and ¢annot consider himself a Bureau employee or "undercover Agent" of the FPI. In this regard, the seriousness of vicleting the impersonation statutes must be impressed upon the informant, . . , Advise ‘potential informant that his cooperation must be strictly confi dential at all times and if he should feel he cannot maintain this - confidence he should so advise, There should be no doubt left in the mind of the informant that his relationship must remzin on a confidential basis and if he viclates the confidence he will -be of no value and by so doing the Bureauts investigative activity may be jeopardiued. This must be thoroughly impressed upon the informant before you accept him as such. If the informant has a special problem which would require his revealing his relationship to his wife, etc.,; this should be learzncd from him during the initial interview’and a recommendation made to +t} Bureau when the results of the interview are furnished. The special circumstances will be taken into consideration by the Bureau, If a prospective informant is connected in any manner with a labor union, inform him that the Bureau is not interested in employer~ employee relationships as such and is only concerned with obtaining information on the infiltration in labor unions by subversive elements. If the potential informant is a student, teacher, or has any similar relations with a school, college, or university, in his initial interview and subsequent handling, be sure to follow current instructions conusern- ing investigations on the campuses of colleges and universities. From the first interview with a potential informant through his develop~ ment and until he is discontinued, extreme caution should be used at all times to te certain he is not a plans. ~ -- When potential informant begins to furnish current infor mation and otherwise qualifies for designation as infor rman’ » assign pormanent symbol number and advise Bureau, This communication must be personally initialed by SAC or ASAC acting in his absence; individual's background must also be thoroughly reviewed at this time, keeping in mind possibility of using informant as a potential witness, If individual has any weaknesses, set forth safeguards being followed to insure security and to prevent embarrassment to Bureau. ] . BUREAU POLICY a oe ee st Development of military personnel] Do not develop informants among military personnel on military reserva— tions, establishments, etc., unless speoifically approved by the Bureau. Contacts by designated Agents] Contacts with an informant or potential informant should only be made by the Agent or Agents specifioally designated[to contact him, ] Divulging information to informant] No information should be divulged to[a potential Jinformant[or an informant] -- concerning any of the Bureau's investigative activity other than that which is essential tolhislproper cperation, . 2412-60
a . ama [l07D — E SECTION @: SECURITY INFORMAN'TS[AND om s SOURCES ] { .22, [ if { [ if [ [ C [ C [ 13, { i [ { 14. [ { [ f E [ L [ [ . [ 15, [ t [ .16. [ [ { 17. [ : [ 18. t i" [ [ [ [ C E.° BUREAU POLICY - . tt During initiel stages of devolopment and on occasion active informants may raise a personal question concerning their own position if it ( becomes known -pablicly that they are affiliated with a subversive organization, In the event a potential informant or informant inquires as to what can be done for him in such a case, he may be told that his cooperation is a matter of record in the FBI and if some question arises concerning his loyalty we will consider making the facts of his cooperation with the FBI known to his employer or to the responsible individuals, It should be pointed out that this action m.y make it impossible for him to continue on behalf of the FBI and the service which he is exrforming for his country may be terminated. Before taking steps to advise anyone of a potential informant!s or informant!s cooperation, prior Bureau authority must be obbained, Specifically advise, each potential informant that he is not and cannot consider himself a Bureau employee or "undercover Agent" of the FBI. In this regard, the seriousness of violating the impersonation statutes must be impressed upon the informant. Advise potential informant that his cooperation must be strictly confi- dential at all timea and if he showld feel he cannot maintain this confidence he should so advise, There shovld be no doubt Left in the mind of the informent that his relationship must remain on a confidential basis and if he violates the confidence he will -be of no value and *- S80 doing the Bureau's investigative ectivity may be jeopardized. YT ‘s mist be “thoroughly impressed upon the informant before you aocept bow as such, If the informant has a special problem which would require his revealing his relationship to his wife, etc., this shovld be learned from him during the initial interview and a recommendation made to the Bureau when the results of the interview are furnished. The special circumstances will be taken into consideration by the Bureau, If e@ prospective informant is connected in any manner with 4 2. °” union, inform him that the Bureau is not interested in employe: employee relationships as such and is only concerned with obtai.' information on the infiltration in labor unions by subversive ele. 5, ‘If the potential informant is a student, teacher, or has any simiv.r . relations with a school, college,.or wniversity, in his initial i. terview and subsequent handling, be sure to follow current instructions concern. ing investigations on the campuses of colleges and universities, From the first interview with a potential informant through his dJevelsp— ment and until he is discontinued, extreme caution should be used at all times to be certain he is not a pi-nt. When potential informant begins to fu..ish current information and otherwise qualifies for designation a: informant, assign permanent symbol number and advise Bureau, This communication must be personally initialed by SAC or 42°.5 acting in his absences; individual's background must also be thorough - reviewed at this ti::., keeping in mind possibility of using informant as -. potential witness. ‘ff individual has any weaknesses, set forth safeguards being followed to insure security and to prevent embarrassment to Bureau,] Hl | { {l. Developnrent of milibary “personnel] | Do not develop informants among military personnel on ‘militea ary reserve i tions, establishments, etc,, unless-speoifically approved by the Bureau. ; [ {2. Contacts by designated Agents] i [ Contacts with an informant or potential informant should only be made dy . i [ the Agent or Agents specifically designated[to contact him.] . | [ {3. Divulging information to informant] i [ No information should be divulged tola potentiallinformant([or an informa nti concerning any of the Bureau's investigative activity cther than that . i { which is essential to[his]proper operation, ’ ; | . 6 . NW S5072 Doold: 32989529 Page i366 2.1. 2-60 { _ = _