witien, af - a 87. SECURITY TIOVESEIGKTD. gy 87D _ ) In connection with periodic reports in security index cases, there are instances in which evidence of extensive activity in subversive organizations will be developed. In these cases it is permissible to report such information in narrative-type statements without indicating exact dates of activity; however, the period of time involved must be shown, as well as the inclusive dates of the informant reports. This type reporting is not to be utilized in Smith Act of z t “1940 cases or Internal Security Act of 1950 cases, ‘The : , narrative statements must be statements of facts and not : conclusions and information from each source must be reported 2 in separate narrative statements, ™ (x) The above instruct ons in no way remove responsibdility for reporting all ems of pertinence to the Bureau, bearing in mind the fact that Bureau files must be complete insofar as matters of substance are concerned, nor is responsibility removed for the reporting in detail of information tending : to establish a subject!s knowledge of the basic aims and . purposes of the subversive organizations with which affil— ! dated or information tending to establish that a subject ; holds revolutionary and/or anarchist beliefs. ¢ In the documentation of narrative statements set forth ‘the * location of the original documents in the field office 3 files by the file number and serial scope. , < (10) Administrative data . . ee (a) General : a3 All references to the following items, all administrative z in nature, should be contained in cover bdages accompanying > reports: . . 2 r I. Reserve index, security index, file numbers and titles * ‘ of other cases, priority apprehension program, key. 3 ° figure or top functionary status, security index. flash - *, notices (FD-165), forms FD-122, FD-122a, FD-128, ana Os . FD-128a;,; and Bureau instructions for handling cases or oe any information contained in Bureau or field correspondence . which is not investigative in nature Oo a 4 “ : ; Ts my - = - - ~ « . - cos. [se - . . on wae . . . : Bae rere Lo TR me rieet sot eS : & ¥ ’ & z. : Fa 77 £ 2~-13~-63° : WwW BS072 Doold: 32989525 Page 651. x.
87D ares “ NW 55072 (>) Doold: 32989525 IT. ITT. Documentation of reports re Ir. Trt. “IV. Page 682 SEv @ 87. SECURITY INVESTIGATION ® . of the necessary information for complete o Whenever reports relating to security index subjects contain data affecting material included on subjectts existing security index card, the cover pages accompanying the report shall include as the last paffe form FD-305, appropriately checked, which form contains items pertaining to the following: A) That subject is included in the security index 13} That data appearing on security index card is current (Cc) That FD-122 has been submitted to Bureau Where security index card changes are necessary (Dp) Phat a suitable photograph is or is not available (g) That subject is employed in a key facility(and . agency Charged with security responsibility is specifiedjand that agencies interested in that facility ere specified Reason for classifying report . Dates subject was previously interviewed and reason for not reinterviewing subject That subject no longer meets security index criteria and a letter has been directed to the -. Bureau recommending cancellation of the security index card ' That subject's case has veen re-evaluated and reasons ‘are set forth as to wh'y subject's activities continue to fail within security index criteria That-subject's security index card is or is not tabbed detcom and[reasons why ]subject's activities warrant detcom tabbing : Form FD-305a containing items pertinent to reserve index subjects will be similarly utilized in connection with the submission of reports in reserve index cases. (3) Deleted . If information necessary for complete documentation is not available in subject's case file, necessary review of other office files should be made. ff. 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 date, such information will be sufficient for inclusion in report. Further verification will- not be necessary. - . oc During the preparation of summary reports. it- is often found that information being incorporated into a -t report was originally obtained by another office and all documentation will not be in the possession of the office pre paring the report. In such an instance, if the ‘office oT preparing the report is in posses-ion of Photoastats of documents obtained by the other ov Jices and the identity Pea Pagel hi Shs. Fi eS op nd i a Sap bs ols why ae eee bow 78
Nw 55072 Docla:32989529 Page 683 uegegg SSO72 Docld: 32989525 -@ 87- SECURITY Tavessrcat1 selecting key figures in the labor field, give consideration to the critical nature of the in- dustry or trade involved and the fact that certain industries, such as transportation and communication, are particularly vulnerable to Communist infiltration: and sudden disruptive action. Vo Editors, publishers and business managers of generally recognized Communist publications or Communist publish- ing houses and operators of the important Communist bookstores ViI.-. Prominent figures in the Communist—owned and -controlled educational institutions, generally referred to as workers schools VII, Attorneys and bondsmen who are active in the Communist movement and are known to furnish important assistance to the Communist movement VIIE. Espionage or nationalistic tendency subjects whose -activities are connected to a significant degree with the program of the Communist Party, provided they have no recognized diplomatic status. Investigation and preparation, submission and dissemination of reports . governed by instructions issued in individual oases in this category and the general rules ‘governing ‘key~ figures as. subs equently set forth in this section are not applicable to these subjects, The above list is not all-inclusive, There may be individuals who, because of their profession, position in public life, Government employment or other associations, may not see fit to serve outwardly in behalf of the Communist Party or its related groups but who, because of their established Communist sympathies and their contributions to the Communist movement, might well conform to the general key figure definition set out above, Membership in the Communist Party or other basic revolu- tionary organizations is not a prerequisite to being a key figure and the designation may apply to both citizens and aliens, (b) Regulations governing the handling of the key figure program Ie Designation and deletion of key figure status Designate or remove a subject as a key figure by individ~ ual letter to the Bureau carrying. the subject in the caption.and containing a brief statement as to the reason for. designation or deletion, | Where office ‘of origin | for “key figures is transferred, deletions in the old office of origin and additions in the new office are handled in accordance with 87D 7b (9) (b) above, II, Photographs Photographs must be obtained for.each key figure, When-— ever possible, the photographs should be obtained from ‘spublic records, law enforcement agencies, state or ~ Federal Government agencies and similar sources, Where more direct means employ fed, use extreme care to avoid pre judicing the investigation, Send one copy of photo— _ Brayph of each key figure to the Bureau, either by cover letter or as enclosure to a report.: Maintain a copy’ of each photugraph in the subject's individual case file- in the field, If album of key figure photograpns maine ~ tained, be sure duplicates are also filed in each ual subject's file. III. Handwriting specimens . Suitable handweiting specimens of each key figure must be obtained. Wheneve: possible, obtain handwriting speci- mens from public recizis, law enforcement agencies, _ individ~ Page 683 : ne” ate va tidsigy oF Ae tq ame we EP OR Ze Oe ok hated *, Hy Fre OS ane Rt Gan oe iy va nh CASE EER eet Sula tage ROARS Aa a ages Aye
ae a“ f “ . C @7. SECURITY INVESTIGA. © % and similar sources, Again, if more direct means employed, use extreme care. Send specimens to the Bureau under a separate cover letter by re#istered mail for the attention of the FBI Laboratory. Letter should bear caption of individual case,. _ Handwriting specimens should be sufficiently extensive to permit possible future comparisons by the Laboratory. When specimens submitted may be of value as evidence, letter of transmittal should so state and Bureau should be requested to return specimens efter copies have been made. IV. Security index cards ’ - . . Request preparation by-FD-122 at the earliest possible moment, Saine rules apply to preparation and maintenance as apply to other security index cards, All’ security index cards for key figures shall be tabbed for detcom, under the priority apprehension program, V. Change of office of origin , - FD-128 changing office of origin on a key figure auto-~ matically deletes him as key figure in 01d office and adds him as a-key figure in new office, For further : instructions concerning the change of office of origin . in these cases, see 87D 7b (9) (b). “ ° VI. Reports ; ’ (A} Character -— Internal Security - (followed by appro- . . priate letter designating the organizational ). affiliation or nationalistic tendency) { ‘ ; (B) Submit reports every Six months [showing ]the subject's activities since last report. ‘The key figure designations should be continuously eval— uated so that their status will not be continued unless justified. These cases may be placed in . . _ & pending-inactive status as soon as the following . . - conditions exist: ; - 0 CC . ie Reports have been submitted[ showing ]com- plete investigation definitely establish-— .ing by information of evidentiary nature sub— ject's communist connections and activities and _ his importance in the communist movement plus. (ote gs ctaries essential background information, ~ =” - . . 2i, When no further action necessary.other than . r:-maintaining contact with informants, keeping ‘}.. informed of subject's whereabouts, and generally . following his activities. It is imperative ' that established sources of information be continued and still further informant- coverage effected, Do not advise the Bureau by letter that case ~ Cases on six~month-ticklers to insure’ prompt =, Submission of reports at six-month -intervals, ; _ . . ae LVeo Cases involving key figures and top functionaries more i 6 Ts should be maintained in a pending status-.until _— fo Lo . 1 2 +t thw, SUGh time.as suitable photographs of subjects [e+ mans ee — “00. v* op spare obtained unless, of course, circumstances . . a a _ + , dictate to the contrary, in which case the Bureau should be so advised, . handwriting specimens of ke functionaries have not been secured should not prevent placing these cases in a pending- inactive status when all reascnable efforts have been made to secure them, ; {C) Key figure cases may be closed and the designations . _Geleted when subject enters the armed forces or ; ; Other circumstances arise warranting such action Additional information received shall be channel— ized to the closed file, é8 3-13—64 NW 55072 Docld: 329895279 Page 684 a . The fact that y figures and top - Placed in pending~inactive status. Place 2 ot RT Or tee wT oa vetted ea PSP) ay Fue ! se re RO tr . oe aoe Mp tye 8 Low datthetiden Ly ult Bash Sag os Wigan SME peda Paeyt bod 2 GAT ABBE Ble ie me Be aur MENTS iti E % 4 LEE da Boreeghtnigl ed, ie B si juidheaieaaiys y v a fh rt Fae e 8; x Sag