-— -- 1 : °° 3RION 87. SECURITY INVESTIGAT ‘Ss , 87D -{. f(c)J Information concerning these subjects! proposed travel . abroad, including information concerning their subversive. ( activities, is furnished by the Bureau to the Department of State, Central Intelligence 4tgency, and legal attaches af the proposed travel is in areas covered by such. [If the. travel is in areas covered by legal attaches, forward sufficient copies of the letterhead memorandum to enable dissemination of three copies to each of the lefal attuches involved. For each legal attache to whom dissemination is to be made, forward one photograph of the subject, if available. In the cover letter accompanying the letterhead memorandum, indicate extent ef foreign investigation recommended or whether only stops should be placed with appropriate security services abroad. (a4) Subsequent reports in individual cases should contain the details regarding subject's travel.j] In nonsecurity index oases[in which letterhead memora nda are submitted,] all available.data regarding subject's subversive activities and affiliations should be carefully evaluated with a view t toward determining whether a full security investigation should be conducted and the communication transmitting data ‘ SE eee yoda, eBags ell dae ata HR yl TR del atest? Soe Tee tase tas andes N + regarding a subject's travel should contain a statement as re to whether a security investigation is being initiated and, & * i if not, reasons therefor, , & . (e) When information is received thet an individual with a~ = - subversive background falling within the categories ‘set * “out previously herein_.is formi::¢ a tour group for foreign 4 travel or an organization whic. is considered subversive. : a is sponsoring such a tour, advise appropriate offices under = the caption of the tour name or the organization sponsoring ° the tour of the identities of the individuals participating ao in the tour and furnish the Bureau a letterhead memorandum = . Lo suitable for dissemination to the State Department, the s a ; - . ., Central Intelligence Agency, and appropriate legal attaches, 4 “( . : including therein all readily available information pertaining 2 . _to the tour, such as itinerary, pertinent dates, namés of 5 individuals making up the tour with addresses, if available, <? and a thumbnail sketch of the organization or individual so sponsoring the tour. : ey . .. Letterhead memoranda relating to the tours will be dissemn— toe aes - inated by the Bureau with a statement that, as individuals ee - participating are identified, recipients will be furnished. Ne hy ~* -. 2..- with memoranda under the individual case caption where - . - - ‘ those individuals.are found to have subversive backgrounds. a . . Wherefore, the appropriate field offices should immediately i identify and submit individual memoranda concerning such - individuals, The detaiis of travel will be replaced by a ee reference to the memo-:... jum previously prepared under the . “& _ caption of the organi: “fon sponsoring the tour. Prepare = on “.- > Adnmdividual memoranda ca:y in the cases of individuals with de : subversive backgrounds falling within the categories set ae 3 out. Previously herein. . : as t aos dt cies Ly aH In ‘addition, appropriate offices should submit a letter to ae the Bureau under the organization caption listing the names “ss of those individuals residing within their territory wro ae are traveling with the tour group and on whom no subversive e information is found. * t te ‘ NRTA \ oo ii Re hs py alk is * 1 332 . 4~15.63 “NW 55072 Docldad:32989529 Page Tis I! ee
87D (5) S5072 Doold: 32989525 .(g): In some instances a security investigation of a subject not ’ \ y a 87. SECURITY —— (2) Advise the Bureau promptly in form suitable for dissemi- nation of a subject's return from travel abroad in’ those Lf ;. instances in which stops have been placed with security { services abroad through the agencies listed above. In’ instances in which an individual against whom stops have been placed has traveled to any country behind the Iron Curtain, the Bureau shall also be furnished at that time . . with recommendations as. to the desirability of interview of such person and with advice 2s to whether additional investigation concerning him is contemplated. In the event - such an interview is authorized, it shall be conducted promptly and the case shall not be closed until such inter- view is had and the results thereof submitted in report form, . of eG ods acd beady ede Tae AL AS yet included in the security index may be in Drogress at the time it is found that the subject has recently departed for a foreign country. If the evidence developed at that time warrants the inclusion of the subject in the security . index were it not for the fact that he is outside the U. 8., ok form FD~-122 should be submitted recommending his inclusion _in the unavailable section of the security index. After ail rs initial investigation is completed, the subject's case will © Pate be handled the same 2s those of other subjects Of a similar - status who are included in the unavailable section as. out of : the country., wo yy If the subject is an alien who has been deported or has otherwise permanently departed from the U./S., he should ‘not be included in the security index. .When it is determined that a security index subject has departed for a foreign country, his security index card’ shall be placed in the unavailable section and his case handled in accordance with the instructions set forth under 87D 7b (6) (v) IV. investigative techniques While it is not possible to enumerate ‘all “Snvestigative techniaues which can and should be employed in these investigations, there are certain proven techniques which have been used with con- tinued success and should bé applied wher ever Possible. oF 7 (a). File reviews - a Pn. 3 RNS WR Petite ber betaben, Wh gel ile * te ft “i a - Upon the initiation of a- security ‘investigation of an 7-7 ABE individual, check the office indices and review files thoroughly for any pertinent information on record showing background and subversive activity of each individual subject. Include such information in the :initial investi-~., gative report. - Once a. main ‘security file has been. opened fore are individual, subsequent information received concerning him should de’ channelized to that filé. The reference cards. pertaining to the subject should bé' consolidated in the indices -after each check and review of files has been made. -. (bd) Security informants . cee et Success of security investigations of individuals is = < . primarily dependent upon a broad: confidential informant a coverage within every phase of subversive activity. 7s Information and evidence developed through such sources &. are unsurpassed in value because of possible use not-‘only = for intelligence purposes but also as admissible evidence. - ‘2 34 Page 714 7-15-60
_HW 55072 (>) Doold: 32969525 VIII. (3} Top functionaries a “ Sh. oe 87. SECURITY INVESTIGATIO. ) VII. 87D Maintenance of key figure list (A) Each office must maintain current ‘List of key figures including top functionaries. List may be kept by simple list system, by maintaining a file wherein a11 additions and deletions to the list are reported, or by a card index system. Maintain key figure list separate from security index, Key figures should retain their designation not— withstanding their departure for foreign travel or other circumstances requiring temporary dis~ continuance of investigation, ‘ Should a key figure become subject of a security of Government employees investigation, his name should continue to appear on the key figure list, put the investigation shall proceed in accordance with existing instructions governing SGH cases, [Deleted] (B) (<) Definition : . A top functionary is an individual, either a member or a nonmember of ‘the Communist Party, to whom, because of his importance, it is necessary to give continuous investigative attention in order to keep abreast of communism on a national basis in the U. S. Necessarily, such an individual ~ would be on a high policy level in the movement. -The term "top functionary" is not to be construed as re- quiring that individuals in this category must actually hold official positions in party organizations but shall - be given a broad enough construction to include others who are of equal importance because of their influence in th- movement itself, or their position and activities outsid. the party in labor, front, or similar organizations or movements. . , , Manner of designation : Prior Bureau authority necessary to designate a subject as a top functionary. Submit suoh recommendation to Bureau by letter containing reasons for the recommendation. Bureau desires to be very selective in this matter and to concentrate on individuals who, on 2 national basis, are he guiding hands: An. the. communi st movement. 69 5-12-61 ‘Page 7Fi5 cay. ak : on en Sele a ay ne May ste ih oe s Shy a id by nae x ae wn ‘ oes an ah & ee « "y% ett. i : ? 8 2 set swings aes Peay, cs tes, twee Sista otay parshp ree Hoag = Seas, so attngnt  eyhged * ee UTNE CF Rg the AF iiely ondiates rua
eae my . te Ree 87D : . OP. @ . SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS r &t the seat of Government 2 careful appraisal will be. 4 . made of the field's recommendation, following whick the’ ? office will be advised concerning the Bureauts decision % on the recommendation, (c) Regulations governing top functionaries Ie Regulations sét forth under (2) (b) above pertaining to key figures relative to photographs, handwriting te 2 specimens, security index cards, change of office of origin, detcom tabbing, character of reports, axnd inclusion in the key figure list apply to individuals designated as top functionaries, II. Reports * . Submit reports on top functionaries quarterly. Make 3 status pending~inactive if there are no outstanding | leads for active investigation. : Ce Gorrelation of other investigations with the security index and 2 regerve index - - £ hy ‘ Individuals investigated by the Burea uounder any character against whom subversive information is developed must be constantly borne in. mind for inclusion in the security index and/or reserve index, (1) Espionage and foreign intelligence investigations Subjects of these investigations must be included in the security z : index and/or the reserve index if they meet the standards for a inclusion therein. It is the responsibility of the investigating Agen nt and field supervising official to make appropriate recommen— dations for preparation of the security index card and/or the reserve index card, whenever appropriate, (2) Security of Government employees (SGE) investigations Subjects of all SGE investigations against whom subversive de- caer ery te I. Sao “ abel s rogatory information has been developed must be considered for 2, inclusion in the seourity index and/or reserve index. es . , The Agent conducting investigation in the office covering the * - . - Bubject's residence must refer such cases to the field: super— “z . visor in charge of the security index program for appropriate . ‘handling, Copies of reports showing disloyal information & must be submitted to the field office covering the subject's ® residence, W when developed by any other office. mb When an individual who has previously been investigated under * wo . the SGE character is the subject of a security index card and Mm tet ne . is still employed by the Federal Government or is being. considered . . for Federal employment, the dual character of "Security of Govern— a -" ~ ment Employees" and the character of the subject's security case Should be used in the report being submitted, This will insure that the reports are referred to the appropriate desks for super— vision at the Bureau, as well as in the field. These reports should be written according to the standards prevailing for SGE 2 2 reports, Po ; . b. Hay 1 Nats Abbie eabe ’ i ~ 2 ‘ngs sae ” a a Disseminate these dual character reports. ‘the? same as. any other — ae . " '" seourity report. Representatives of other intelligence agencies. _ ome 7 requesting reports showing the actual SGE investigation should ; ; be informed to direct the request to their Washington headquarters seas tlalst trot Coo for referral to the Bureau. ae (3) Atomic Energy Act, {U. S. Information Agencylapplicant, depart mental applicant, Bureau applicant,- and other Bureau snvestigat ions Pea -Subjeots of all above investigations against whom subversive in~— ans formation has been developed must de considered for inclusion & in the security index and/or the reserve index, In each such 5 .@ase the igent conducting the investigation in the office , : 9 covering the subject's residence must refer the matter to the . a field supervisor iz charge of the security index. program for Bt appropriate handling, . a 3 a . . ‘ iA \ Copies of ‘reports 8 showing disloyal information must be sub & ~ mitted to the o=fice coTering the subject's. residence, whenever = developed by another office. . ES | . 70 3 ’ WW 55072 DBocld:32989529 Page 7Tié 4415-63 +