CYION 67. SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS an NW 55072 , ... i” \ " a. Political or Qi cations T i} Obtain Bureau approval to institute investigation. Furnish all pertinent information re communist infiltration, influence, or control of organization to Bureau by letter, e, Organizations connected with institutions of learning 1 2 (3) (4) Conduct no investigation without prior Bureau approval. In request for Bureau approval, submit all available data and reason investigation is necessary. If Bureau authority granted, it is permissible to contact all established reliable sources, including those in admin- istrative capacity with institution of learning, Complete justification must be submitted and Bureau authortiy obtained before conducting interview with student, graduate student, or professor connected with institution of learning. 2. Legitimate noncommunist organizations which are communist infiltrated (3 (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Doold: 32989525 Conduct no investigation without prior Bureayv approval. Investigations should be handled most discreetly by experienced Agents. . Advise Bureau promptly under caption "Cominfil (name of organiza- tion)" when one of following exists and include recommendation for instituting investigation: . . ” . (a) Communist Party, USA (CPUSA) or other communist organization has specifically instructed its members to infiltrate organization. , (b} CPUSA members or members of other communist groups have : infiltrated organization in sufficient strength to influence or control organization. When advising Bureau, include followings: a Name and address of organization b Extent of communist infiltration re) Identities of CPUSA members or members of other communist groups and positions held in organization (a4) List of informants who hold positions, are members, or report on organization (e) Recommendation as to additional investigation - Above instructions apply to local chapters or affiliates, as well ~ as national organization. Break down information required under items (c) and (d) above by local chapters where they exist. No informant or source should be instrusted by FBI to join or attend meetings. If CPUSA or other communist organization asks informant to do so, he should comply. No mamber of organization not already established source should be contacted regarding organization. This dogs not preclude pretext interviews where advisable. - Include in first paragraph of details of report basis for investigation and statement it is directed solely toward establishing extent of infiltration or that organization is specific target for infiltration, and that Bureau is not investigating legitimate activities of organization, 13 : 4-13-72 Page 15910
. ' “ ‘ . . . SigR 87. SECURITY INVESTIGATIOQY 87B (8) Develop fully and include following in report: a a Address of organization < b Brief characterization of organization, including total membership fo} Principal officers of organization a Pertinent information showing communist objective is to infiltrate organization and influence its policy. Results of infiltration efforts, including communist affiliations of officers and members, . (9) Caption of all correspondance should contain "Communist Infil- . tration" precading name of organization. (10) If organization becomes completely dominated and controlled by CPUSA or other communist group, submit recommendation to Bureau to drop "Communist Infiltration" from title and investigate ag communist front. [g. Revolutionary New Left underground-type publications (1) Conduct no investigation without prior Bureau approval. (2) Review all New Left underground-type publications coming to your attention to determine if pertinent material therein advocates civil disobedience, rioting, preparation or use of explosives, and other extremist activity. Advise Bureau of results of review and request Bureau approval for investigation. Submit your request using caption containing title of publication with character "IS - New Left." (3) Upon receipt of Bureau authority: for investigation, obtain information concerning nature of publication, its location, circulation, sources of income, and principal organizers. (4) Handle investigation discreetly through established sources and submit results in form suitable for dissemination. men gern Fn rt mens tn et perm 13a - 4-13~72 WW 55072 Docld:32989529 Page 1911
f° \PTON 87. SECURITY INVESTIGATI | Investigative procedures re subversive organizations, new left groups, { suspected subversive organizations, and communist fronts Develop fully and report on following topics, where applicable; i a. Origin and scope ° Date of formation. Circumstances under which founded. Identify | individual or individuals responsible for organizing group. Identify i all chapters and give their locations. be. Whether incorporated i Determine if oPfieiean has filed incorporation papers with appro- priate state officials | ce. Aims and purposes Determine whether organization advocates violence, resistance, and | . unlawful activity. . . d. Location of headquarters a : . i i + i : Hl i i | v @. Officers ; List principal officers, including board of directors, and give ap- propriate characterization of each showing subversive affiliation. £. Membership o ; . . (1) General " - Ascertain estimated membership. Whenever possible, secure _ membership lists, mailing lists, or other records showing affil-. dation with organization. Secure accurate description of all lists to eliminate confusion as to exact identity or significance . of any list. . (2) cCPUSA . Details of semiannual reports are not to contain membership statistics. Following instructions are for cover pages. (2) Cover pages must contain latest statistics on total CPUSA members in district. Set forth on separate page or pages. H Offices covering district headquarters shonld submit fol- lowing figures: for entire district, for individual states, : or portion of state covered by district. Auxiliary offices which have been authorized to submit this data by letter should include membership figures in such letters and submit them to Bureau and office of origin on April 1 and October 1. ( Office of origin responsible to obtain complete figures from auxiliary offices, (vb) Each office must show for its territory following: ‘mumber of Negroes in CPUSA, name and title of each Negro who has national level position or who has district level position above that of club chairman. When possible, membership totals should be broken down as to nationality, sex, employment, veteran status, and membership in unions, o (c) Include evaluation of reliability of figures furnished by each source and of final figures. Use of only one source is not acceptable unless facts demonstrate such information is most reliable available. Also include totals of positively identified CPUSA members and tentatively identified members within six-month period preceding report. (a) Explain in detail any increase or decrease in membership. Include results of membership recruiting drives. Endeavor to ascertain results of national registration drives. (e) Include whether 211 persons identified as CPUSA members in report who reside within area covered by reporting office [ . are listed infAdministrative Index (ADEX), Jor are infor- "- mants or sources. List any exception by name and show status of investigation and whether name has been furnished to Bureau for indexing. g. Official organ, if any, and other literature Co, (1) May be obtained through confidential mailbox, panel sources, and confidential informants . : 2 Appropriately identify all such literature. 3 Promptly furnish to Bureau at least one copy of each pertinent piece of literature. ; h. General activities Hs . : ( AL ADELE RTL TEETH LNT EL YEON RII BERS CUT ED TOMY EEE 8A TES OPT RY YETI sre NRO TEN HF oO 14 4~13~72 MW 55072 Doold: 32809529 Page 1912
NW 55072 Doold:32989529 Page 1913 | ; . : ot SNCTION 87. SECURITY INVESTIGATI“vS 87B i. Finances : _ Special efforts must ba made to locate and monitor bank accounts of organizations, Emphasis must be placed on determining if funds are being furnished organizations from foreign sources and if there is any rapport between the organizations and organizations in foreign countries. j3.: Support given to or received from CPUSA or other communist group Develop evidence showing support, financial or otherwise, given by organization to CPUSA or other communist group or received by organi- gation from CPUSA or other communist group. k. Implementation of CPUSA line or that of other communist group Usually shown through comparison of programs and literature of organi- zation with those of CPUSA or other communist group during’ any partic- ular period. . ; . 1. Accuracy of identifications : Use extreme care to assure statements relating to affiliations or membership in subversive organizations are accurate in all respects... Show exact basis, plus corroboration wherever possible, for identifi- cation of suspected organizations or individuals with information of & possible subversive nature. -Never refer to a person as & "Icnown communist" unless he is publicly known as’ such. , i m. Specific requirements for CPUSA investigations _ . _ Follow previously established reporting format. New York is respon-~ sible, in addition to reporting activities of New York District, for investigating and reporting separately on national committee meetings, national training schools, and other important national meetings. n. Socialist Workers Party (SWP) and other Marxist-Leninist or Trotskyist groups . . ALL offices submit semiannual reports and carry as pending inactive, except New York whose report on SWP activities on national basis should be designated pending. New York also submit report on local SWP ac- tivities.* Indicate in cover pages whether all persons identified in report as members of SWP or as members of other Marxist-Leninist or Trotskyist groups who reside within area covered by reporting office are listed in[Administrative Index (ADEX),]lor are informants or. sources. List any exception by name and show status of investigation _and state whether name has been furnished Bureau for indexing. Data concerning above topics can usually be secured through following sources: confidential informants, incorporation records, bank racords, literature and publications of organization, newspapers, public meetings and rallies, confidential investigative techniques, various public records, panel sources, confidential sources and other sources of informa- tion, interviews with past or present UPUSA members, review of field office files, pretext interviews, surveillances, Agents attending mass meetings, etc, Dissemination of information to Secret Service regarding plots against ; President On[11~26-71, Jan "Agreement Between the Federal Bureau‘of Investigation and the({United States]Secret Service Concerning[Protective Responsibilities" ] was signed and became effective. This agreement is set out in its entirety in section 102, volume IV, of this manual. Agreement provides that FBI, in its investigations of organizations whose activities are inimical to welfare of U. S., will be alert to and promptly notify Secret Service of any information indicating plot against person of the President. It is responsibility of Secret Service to initiate necessary action to neutralize such plot. . . . . a. Be alert during investigation of organization for information in- dicating plot against person of President. Upon receipt, immediately furnish complete details to nearest office of Secret Servica and - appropriate local law enforcement agencies and advise Bureau by teletype, or telephone if facts warrant, of information furnished and fact it has been so disseminated. Attempt immediately to verify information, but do not attempt evaluation of information. qn 3-72 i. .
+3) 875 (oss Msnert Hoeen Suite Daten Seen Cone San Une Fans Snes Yoon Lame 3 noe Kame Ane Voom 1 usa Lane) NW 55072 5. 6. 7. ™ SE Yl 87. SECURITY INVESTIGATIOI r Promptly prepare LHM, including complete detaiis disseminated and identities of Secret Service officer and local law enforcement officers to whom given and date and time of notification. Promptly disseminate LEM locally to Secret Service and any other appropriate Government agency and furnish sufficient copies to Bureau for dissemination at SOG. Disseminate copies of all LHMs and reports concerning organization Locally to Secret Service on continuing basis and furnish extra copies of such communications to Bureau for dissemination at SOG. Determine identities of members of organization involved in plot. Background information concerning such individuals should be fully developed and included in communications disseminated to Secret Service. Communist Influence in Racial Matters, Internal Security - ¢ . (code name "CIRM"). Bufile 100-442529. Office of origin: New York Be Submit quarterly reports, to reach Bureau by February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1 on full extent of communist influence in racial matters. Include information on communist infiltration of Negro organizations and subversive individuals active in racial movement. Include this information even if it duplicates information in other reports. Offices with no information to report advise Bureau by letter. Use three-part outline in-report: (1) Communist Strategy, (2) Com- munist Tactics, and (3) Communist Penetration and Influence in Racial Organizations, Under strategy, include plans and line of CPUSA and other communist groups, such as SWP and Progressive Labor Party. Under tactics, describe communist direction, influence, and partici- pation in demonstrations, disturbances, and other events with racial overtones. List events in chronological order with appropriate sub- headings. In part three, report influence of subversives in racial organizations. Title and character. [Communications covering organizations and groups should carry the name of the organization and characters as set out below. Be Internal Security - Communist fhe use of this character will apply to: (1) Communist basic revolutionary organizations (both pro-Soviet and pro-Chinese); for example, Communist Party, USA, and Progressive Labor Party. .- 3 Communist front groups. 3 Communist infiltrated groups. Internal Security ~ Communist (Trotskyist) The use of this character will apply to: (1) Protekyist basic revolutionary organizations such as the Socialist Workers Party, Workers World Party, Young Socialist Alliance and Youth Against War and Fascism. (2) Trotskyist fronts such as the Student Mobilization Committee. - Internal Security ~ New Left This will include 211 organizations affiliated with the New Left Movement except those which would be characterized as Communist "or Trotskyist front and infiltrated groups.] Where appropriate, include identity of particular district or ‘field Givisions @.8.e,5 Communist Party, USA District . - Division internal Security - C Classification ~ 100 16 Co . 9-13-71 Bocld: 32989529 Page 1514 “oon . ' 7 ‘ , . ‘ 1 UL EEW POR IAT REN RRR ITE LET PRP PUREE SEY et TINUE PTE ENRON ERT ETT TER OMY Wr ne TN EE IER ren pre n erent A pe neu eRe Tyo senyyrT 8 petrrre ritrureeatene muipn reNLerUnET tertyveee mae." ¥ mefVet eawett matter ® rota WONG OONORY NAY TA UY MOTLEY MATIN RE RATENE TAIT” WAM RCD EDEL. 9 EEN OAR ER CRANE PR TRUER YY rree von etl erm Aare HanTee wreet 1 SILA HOD neers ntrne Atemneme irene pment. mia Lory vay, seen sevsuwee. west ree wa eepne, rae anew» She meee
[c {. li. | { Ct * [ [ [ [ [ { [ 2. [ { [ [ [ [ [ , [ an [ . [ _o [ “f ( [- [ [ [ [ f [ : [ an if [ [ [ [ f [ 3. oe [ [ if [ { [ [ 4. f 35, HW 55072 Doold: 32389525 Page 1315 ““CTTON 87. SECURITY INVESTIGAT™ |S oo, _ 87¢ INVESTIGATION OF COMMUNIST INFILTRATION OF LABOR UNIONS Purpose of investigation Be be Ce a. To obtain complete picture of control communists have over vital industry in U. S. To develop data concerning extent of communist control over important trade unions To develop evidences necessary to establish under provisions of Communist Control Act of 1954 that a labor union is communist infiltrated at time Attorney General files petition. To determine identity of each important communist in labor movement Policy ae Prior Bureau authority required to conduct active investigation. Bureau will advise field of unions being considered under Communist ‘Control Act of 1954. Give continuous, thorough, and expeditious atten-~ tion because of limited period (three years) pertinent evidence is admissible under statutory limits in act. Ascertain availability and willingness to testify of all possible witnesses for benefit of Department in considering cases for presen- tation to Subversive Activities Control Board. Current ‘informants ‘ dnd Gonfidential sources should be described-as currently furnishing’ jnuformation to FBI and not as unavailable. Department must be furnished brief statement on background and any known factors affecting eredibility of all other witnesses, including discontinued informants. Investigative techniques not available for use in court may be described as unavailable. Investigation is limited to activities of individuals acting in’ furtherance or apparent furtherance of communist program. Goal is complete picture of extent of communist infiltration and domination. Labor union as such is not subject of investigation, . Title of all communications must clearly show communist infiltration is subject of investigation. FBI is not interested in employer- employee reletion~ ships or legitimate union activities. Prior Bureau authority required to conduct interview with any officer or official of labor union during investigation of communist infil- tration unless officer or official is established reliable source or confidential informant. Prepare brief history of union, including origin, constitution, bylaws , and organizational structure. Office of origin is responsible for coverage of officers and personnel of national or international office. Auxiliary offices responsible for coverage of international represen- tatives, organizers, and regional, district, council, and local officers active within their territories. = Title ° Title of all communications should clearly show- that communist infil- tration of union involved is subject of investigation, not the union itself; e.g., ."Communist Infiltration of United Hlectrical Workers of America" Classification - 100 Character - Internal Security - C 17 8-13~70 Tue vince ss A Ata ane Cem TN NEN 6 Ute Minnie Bie fia AERIS DA Sn SMA Meee em meer PRT We nt mat nN game ODN Wemerm err na ' . . mC ROT MORE TIER EE ERT AP RITE UAC OREO FETIP W il AN OOD EEE Meee AMET TMT DN ION RL PPT) WTO APUT ONO AD SEDANS IOC MORRIDAN OREO PETERS ATNINN HAIL 1 08 wanna wanne 3Ae
~~ 87D _ §$ e 87. SECURITY INVESTIGATIC @ DB. INVESTIGATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS - POLICY AND OBJECTIVES ; 1. Definitions ; - Following organizations are examples of "basic revolutionary . oC organizations. a. Communist Party, USA be. Socialist Workers Party co, Progressive Labor Party ad. Proletarian Party of America e. Nationalist Party of Puerto’Rico £. Revolutionary Union Black nationalist extremists and members of Puerto Rican nationalist groups and Puerto Rican subversive proindependence groups, although technically not members of basic revolutionary organizations, should be investigated under same rules. (See saction 122, volume IV, of this manual.) 2. FBI responsibility . Lott To conduct thorough investigations into background and activities of - “ s all persons in U. S. and Puerto Rico who are dangerous or potentially dangerous to internal security. Each SAC is responsible for investi- gation of persons in his area who, because of membership or affiliation with basic revolutionary organizations or other Marxist revolutionary - organizations including splinter Eroups , may | be potentially dangerous . 3. Purposes of investigation . .- oo . : a. Determination of dangerousness . / - To determine identity, whereabouts, and activities. of all individuals in U. S. and Puerto Rico who, because of their membership in, activity in, or association with one or more revolutionary groups or related. groups, are dangerous or potentially dangerous to internal security; collection of sufficient information concerning their subversive ac- [ . tivities tofintelligently evaluate extent of investigation needed.]} be. Determination of violations of Federal statutes To determine identity, whereabouts, and activities of all individuals who have been or may be violating laws of U. S. (-- (1) Direct investigation to obtain admissible evidence to establish a violation. (2) Be alert for violation of Federal statutes relating to espionage, of sabotage, and sedition. 4. Individuals to be investigated ; Exercise sound judgment and discretion in evaluating importance and dangerousness of individuals or affiliates. Investigate activities [ of any individual falling within one or more of following[conditions ] . "" who does not come within restrictions on investigations listed under 87D, item 5, below: . Qe Membership in basic revolutionary organizations subsequent to iv1-49 b. Espousing line of revolutionary movements Espousal encompasses wide variety and range of activities. Actual membership in basic revolutionary organization is not prerequisite. ~Espousal may be expressed by membership or active participation in “subversive front groups. Open investigation in every instance in which subject is actively engaged in affairs of subversive front - — organization in leadership capacity or by active participation in furtherance of aims and purposes of front organizations. Do not open on mere membership in front organization unless there is past membership at any time in basic revolutionary organization or other subversive derogatory information. ce. Special training 2} fraining in subversive movement abroad 2 Leadership training in basic revolutionary organization a. Military service (1) Service in Abraham Lincoln Brigade; membership in basic - revolutionary organization not prerequisite ; (2) Service in military forces of any country, including U. S. armed forces, whenever individual has ever been member of basic revolutionary organization ( 18 4~13~72 ; q | , i q af j 7 | | | i | I ! i | i i i } “4 i y | | H H i i i i - i : i x i i : j i Fy ; H i NW 35072 -Doold: 3259595259 Page i916
A oS % e. Employment ‘@: facilities @ Individual employed in or having access to keyyfacility who is alleged to have been at any time member of any basic revolutionary organization . £. Other individuals with revolutionary beliefs Individuals who, because of anarchist or revolutionary beliefs, are likely to seize upon national emergency to endanger public safety -and welfare. Membership or affiliation in basic revolutionary or front groups not prerequisite. Above standards are not all-inclusive. Resolve doubts in interest of security and conduct investigation. ’ “Complaints from anonymous sources alleging subversive activities should be considered as basis for investigation, Security cases must be evaluated continually to determine if we are fulfilling responsibilities in internal security field and those cases not warranting further investigation should be closed promptly. Restrictions upon investigations of individuals - Do not institute investigations because of membership in ov ganizations. which do not advocate use of force to bring about changes in existing Government; e.g., Socialist Party, Independent Workers of the World, and “Independence Party of Puerto Rico. a. Investigations of and interviews with individuals connected with institutions of learning (1) Prior Bureau authority required to institute investigation of faculty members « . . Bureau authority not needed for ‘student or nonacademic employee provided no unusual circumstances exist which would require advice from Bureau prior to investigation and there is sound basis Por investigation. In requests for Bureau authority, : identify subject, his position, and basis for investigation, (2) Contacts during investigation (a) After Bureau authority granted, it is permissible to contact: I. Established sources functioning in an administrative capacity, such as registrar, director of admissions, dean of man, dean of women, and security officers and their subordinates. Contacts may be made on campus. Other established sources and informants must be contacted away from campus. IT. ALL individuals not connected with institutions of learning who, consistent with discretion, would be . contacted in security case, such as neighbors and. past employers. (vo) No contacts are to be made with students, graduate students, and professors (other than sources outlined above) at educational institutions without prior Bureau authority. When requesting authority, give full justification, individual's name, position, and statement concerning’ his discretion and reliability. (c) Superiors of faculty members should not be -contacted. (3) Receiving voluntary information These instructions must not deter immediate interview of any person connected with institution of learning who desires to furnish information to FBI or be contacted by an Agent. 4-13-72 NW $5072 Dooid: 32989525 Page isi. mo : ve :
- 87D NW 35072 6, Fraud against Government (FAG) violations Be “De Cc. Doold: 32589525 Page 1916 mK . “ . \ $i ri 87. SECURITY INVESTIGATIO. @ Subjects not connected with institution of learning When subject of investigation is not connected with an institution of learning and interview of student, faculty member, or other employee of institution of learning is desirad, prior Bureau author- ity must be obtained except for established sources. When requesting authority, furnish name, position, and a positive statement concerning person's discretion and reliability. U. S. Government employees, individuals having foreign diplomatic or official status, employees of foreign official establishment, employees of United Nations or international organizations, and members of armed forces If subject of investigation is or becomes employee of U. S. Government, foreign official establishment, United Nations, or other international organization, has foreign diplomatic or official status, or is member of U. S. armed forces, advise Bureau and request authority for further investigation. . Policy (2) Upon receipt of information indicating violation of this type, initiate investigation under "Security Matter - Fraud Against the Government" character and immediately advise Bureau. (2) Investigate and report criminal fraud violation (such as con~ cealment of arrests) arising during security-type fraud investi- gation on same subject in conjunction with investigation of security-type fraud. Bureau will present both violations to . - Department. If security-type fraud investigation is-discontinued, handle criminal fraud separately following instructions in section section 47, volume IT, of this manual. (3) If admissible evidence developed does not warrant submission of prosecutive summary report, submit results in investigative report. Investigation : (1) To establish jurisdiction, it is necessary to prove that form was presented to Government agency for action or determination, and this should be first investigative objective. If form was not presented to Government agency, conduct no further inves- tigation and so advise Bureau. . (2) It must be established that subject actually signed form by testimony of witnesses to signature, handwriting examination, or other conclusive evidence. Original of form must be Located. Thoroughly interview any sources who furnished pertinent infor- mation concerning subject during any previous investigation and other potential witnesses to determine basis for each item of pertinent information furnished and identities of other potential witnesses. (3) Where affiliation with subversive organizations is involved, interview individuals who were members of same units as subject for evidence of his membership, such as attendance at closed meetings, payment of dues, holding of office, etc. If possible, develop evidence to supplant pertinent information furnished by current informents. Obtain prior Bureau authority to interview subject. . (4) Interview subject and potential witnesses furnishing pertinent information under oath and obtain sworn signed statements if possible. Exception may be made when interviewing established sources, such as current informants, if oath and/or signed statements not considered desirable under circumstances. Be guided by instructions below concerning interviews with subjects of security investigations when interviewing potential witnesses with subversive backgrounds. a Legal questions : If question of law arises as to existence of violation, advise Bureau and hold investigation in abeyance for Department's opinion. Depart- ment has no fixed’ policy as to prosecution in these cases and desires to consider each case. Submit basic facts concerning execution and Piling of document and subversive activity denied in report for pres ~ entation to Department, even though basis for concealment or fraudu— lent statement does not appear to be material. 20 4-13-72 RETA PS OER CRIT INCRE SORE CTE SED OF LF I FLMC ALES OGD CPTI WE PILE ALY SPE ESET TSOP IDS LEE EE UE SEAT Ot TE arenes * £ : £ H é q z