os SECTION 107. [INA Isecunt ty INFORMANTS AND CONMEPENTIAL SOURCES; 107W ANDWOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSES “SECRET - NO FOREIGN DISSEMINATION" De ITA (1) Paid on FBIHQ authority Submit evaluation as instructed for OA above (2) Paid on SAC authority or unpaid . Every six months submit memorandum to SAC evaluating IA according to the format of 26+ be (2). ce Assets who are members of the military, whether IA or OA See 5. ee 28. Income tax returns ae Inform assets who receive compensation for their services to FBI that such compensation must be reported as income when filing an income tax return. be FBI income should be set forth on Federal income tax return, form 1040, as income received from other sources for personal services rendered through a private enterprise or similar general term applicable to asset's position and station in life. ce If asset is self~employed and files Schedule C as self-employed individual, it may be possible to include his FBI income with his self-employed income from other sources without revealing connection with FBI. d. If asset cannot report payments received from FBI for services without jeopardizing his security, such payments will be subject to 20 percent withholding tax. There are three categories in which taxes will not be withheld from payments to FCI assets: (1) For reimbursement of expenses (2) Under SAC authority (3) To assets who have been able to report FBI income on their of Federal tax returns without jeopardizing their security or ) without challenge from Internal Revenue Service. Each office has detailed instructions and exhibits concerning procedure to be followed in handling and control of money withheld. ee. When asset or former asset is considered as potential witness in FBI case, determine whether he paid Federal and state taxes on income he received from FBI for his services. If such taxes have not been paid, obtain all pertinent details and submit recommenda- tions to FBIHQ for handling situation. 29. Receipt of unemployment compensation State law may require all applicants for unemployment compensation to list all sources of income. Payment of out-of-pocket expenses need not be listed as income when applying for unemployment compensation; however, payment for services must be listed. FBIHQ should be consulted in each case where this situation arises. 30. Monthly and quarterly letters For these administrative details, see section 107, part I, M, of this mantial. "SECRET -.NO FOREIGN DISSEMINATION" 37 10-15-74 NW 35072 Doold: 329595259 Page i2ili ‘ ya freemen regener CY ERE CS ATR mn ee YA Bd One Itt Man EVENT Me YITE EPR te |S pL wenararyte Aim /EMmaR Te 8 PETES rat pat ak ap erhemtptery wmreree eet, w seratsth tapers ate ua ae tera een ted aren gh street 129 ae thane pee) Ye cern an tn cht ead es ome an, tat entree PaO EEL TRE WHE, A ymin hoe teen pmnn hen ere DOR Ste te Heal dL Seere meters owe ot 9
" aa) fo” SECTION 107. trellis osc INFORMANTS AND CONMBENTIAL SOURCES; AND FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSETS ] “SECRET ~ NO FOREIGN DISSEMINATION" t 31. Corrective action on false information — Ce f. When it is determined that current asset or former asset has fur~ nished false information, promptly inform FBIHQ of complete facts. Set forth your suggestion relative to wording to be used in describing asset in future, such as "source of known unreliability" or "source who has furnished both reliable and unreliable information in the past.’! FBIHQ will advise which designation to uses the field office will then proceed with review of all data furnished by asset and label information from him accordingly. All communications containing information from asset which have been sent to FBIHQ, FBI field offices, and to outside agencies must be corrected. Corrective action should be taken by letter. Identify cases individually by title and character, together with dates of communications containing information from assete Correc- tive letters should refer to specific report, page number, and change to be made. Amended pages should not be prepared unless you are so instructed by PBIHQ in accordance with instructions of part II, section 4, Manual of Rules and Regulations. Instruct each field office which has made further dissemination of asset's information. to follow instructions set forth above. Set up control file regarding this corrective action and upon completion of same submit to FBIHQ final letter under asset's caption identifying each case by title, character, FBIHQ file number if known, and date of communication. This letter will be used to check all pertinent FBIHQ files to see that necessary corrective action has been taken. If necessary, other field offices which have received information from asset should also be requested to submit summary letters showing what corrections have been made. Occasionally, former asset through his speech, writings, or actions raises a doubt as to his reliability subsequent to time he was asset. It is not necessary to go back and change evaluation of information attributed to that former asset in absence of definite indication that he furnished unreliable information while he was assete Dissemination of information from assets of questionable reliability and known unreliability should be made in accordance with part II, section 5, Manual of Rules and Regulations. 32. Discontinuance of assets Advise FBIHQ under asset's symbol number caption when services of asset are discontinued. NW 35072 Doold: 329595259 Page i2i2 . ‘ “SECRET ~ NO FOREIGN DISSEMINATION" . 38 10-15-74
‘\ . , \ SECTION 107. fen @ust Iszcunrry INFORMANTS AND co pers: SOURCES; 107W . AND FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSErS | ) "SECRET ~ NO FOREIGN DISSEMINATION" Destroy symbol card. Never destroy name card. be Refile name card in numerical order by symbol number in symbol number index. When discontinued asset is later reactivated, remove name card from symbol number index, mark it reactivated with appro- priate date, note type of information he will now be furnishing, and refile it alphabetically in name card section of FCI asset index. ce Inform FBIHQ ef date when asset is discontinued and reason therefor, and whether or not asset is willing to testify in open court or ‘before administrative hearing boards. Inform FBIHQ according to instructions in volume II, section 19, of this manual of identity of all Security of Government Employees cases in which asset has furnished information. de If the discontinued asset is a member of the U. S. Military or _ another U. Se Government employee, submit LHM to FBIHQ merely stating -the fact of discontinuance. FBIHQ will use LHM to notify asset's headquarters. ee Once asset is exposed in any manner, do not carry him as a concealed source in reports or memoranda. His true name is to be set forth. f. If a former asset furnishes information to an office other than the office which originally handled him, the new office should notify the old office of its intended use of the asset. and request pertinent background information. ge Remove flash notice on OA's (iee., the stop placed via FD-165 when conducting original background inquiries on OA) one year after discontinuance. 33. Discontinued assets ae When services of asset are discontinued, mark name card "canceled.!! 34. Classification - 134 NL? » - "SECRET ~ NO FOREIGN DISSEMINATION" 39 “ 10-15-~74 oy nates DO MATL Oy AWA FA HES OATS OO SSCA N ENO Tie ited alle AAMT EE NW 35072 Doold: 3259595259 Page i213
LO7F SECTION 107. ee" INFORMANTS AND CONFIDE @ SOURCES. 4. Contacts by Agents a. Hxcept in espionage and foreign nationality matters where frequency of contact is dependent on circumstances, informants should be con- ¢ tacted as often as necessary, but at least one personal contact should be made every two weeks. If such frequent contacts cannot be established, obtain specific Bureau authority for exception to this requirement. ; . b. During each contact, carefully review informant's activities since previous contact and make certain informant has furnished all in- formation which he has obtained since last contact. ec. Contacting Agent should not only collect information but direct informant, be aware of his activities, and maintain such close’ relationship that he knows informant's attitude towards Bureau. Good judgment must prevail in handling informant to see he does not become too familiar with Agent. Promptly advise Bureau of any indication informant is wavering in Bureau relationship. ad. Arrangements for paying informant or personally contacting him must be specific and no doubt should be left in minds of either Agent or informant as to methods of payment, amount, place, and time. . e. Informants should use only public telephones in communicating with - . < contacting Agent and consideration sheuld be given to furnishing informants nonpublished office telephone number for emergency com- munication. This rule is not practical in all espionage and foreign nationality matters but should be followed where applicable. £. Positive information received from informant should be subject of written statement by informant or memorandum prepared by contacting Agent to be placed in informant's subfile and appropriately channelized. g. Record dates of all contacts, whether negative or positive, in informant's administrative file. Memorandum or form FD-209 may be used. If informant contacted frequently, one memorandum or form may be used for several contacts. h. Dates of negative contacts and file numbers of cases involved must appear in informant's administrative file. Where file has more than one subject, name of subject under inquiry should be noted. Do not { ‘set forth title of case involved. i. IL positive information received from informant, show only dates of contacts in informant! s administrative file. Place positive informa~ tion in informant's subfile and appropriately channelize same. j. Alternate Agent should be designated for contacts with informant and sheuld be thoroughly acquainted with informant so that contacts . may be handled by alternate Agent where necessary. 5. Checking reliability Qe Reliability of all active informants must be constantly checked. b. Give consideration to use of. any investigative technique deemed necessary to be certain they are completely reliable and are fur- nishing accurate, truthful information. 6. Fingerprints a, After informant has been developed and unless some reason to. contrary exists, obtain and forward his fingerprints to Identifi- cation Division if they are not on file there, b. If informant refuses, do not force issue. c. Forward informant's fingerprints as enclosure to FD-165 using applicani-type fingerprint card, form FD-258, fully executed. Appropriate field office should be shown as contributor, field case file number in number space, and "inquiry" in space for "company and address" on face of card. eo. . henee 2 ee 2 rn Tne Ease Det De 0 ore Be, ne 0 pene see eB oe 0 oe Be eee, 9 Bt Be es 0 Bo De ee ee ne 0 eB ne Bae oe Bt Beet Oren Be 0 ee oes oe Bees Bt noes 9 ee Bes Bh es noe nent eee Pees fae nae fae Bt ae an fone noe 9 8~24-~70 an NW 35072 Doocld: 32939529 Page i214 . . . SRA eRe aRe Nanak een Inhpeemenn street part ACRE EtO NEA  micetY OTE TERENAS ETT Ate nDOT Ht bee eH IR A WE NE PONT ED +2
. = \ [407 SECTION 107. forest Isccumrry INFORMANTS AND co pevrras SOURCES; AND FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ASSE‘S | 4. Contacts by Agents [ ae Informants should be contacted as often as necessary, but at least Y one personal contact should be made every two weeks. If such fre- ~ quent contacts cannot be established, obtain specific Bureau author- ity for exception to this requirement. b. During each contact, carefully review informant's activities since previous contact and make certain informant has furnished all in- formation which he has obtained since last contact. ec. Contacting Agent should not only collect information but direct informant, be aware of his activities, and maintain such close relationship that he knows informant's attitude towards Buredu. Good judgment must prevail in handling informant to see he does not become too familiar with Agent. Promptly advise Bureau of any indication informant is wavering in Bureau relationship. ad. Arrangements for paying informant or personally contacting him must be specific and no doubt should be left in minds of either Agent . or informant as to methods of payment, amount, place, and time. 6. Informants should use only public telephones in communicating with contacting Agent and consideration should be given to furnishing informants nonpublished office telephone number for emergency com- [ munication. f£. Positive information received from informant should be subject of written statement by informant or memorandum prepared by contacting Agent to be placed in informant's subfile and appropriately channelized. g. Record dates of all contacts, whether negative or positive, in informant's administrative file. Memorandum or form FD-209 may be used. If informant contacted frequently, one memorandum or form may be used for several contacts. h. Dates of negative contacts and file numbers of cases involved must appear in informant's administrative file. Where file has more than one subject, name of subject under inquiry should be noted. Do not set forth title of case involved. i. If positive information received from informant, show only dates of contacts in informant's administrative Pile. Place positive informa- tion in informant's subfile and appropriately channelize same. j. Alternate Agent should be designated for contacts with informant and should be thoroughly acquainted with informant so that contacts may be handled by alternate Agent where necessary. 5. Checking reliability a. Reliability of all active informants must be constantly checked. b. Give consideration to use of any investigative technique deemed necessary to be certain they are completely reliable and are fur- nishing accurate, truthful information. 6. Fingerprints a. After informant has been developed and unless some reason to contrary exists, obtain and forward his fingerprints to Identifi- cation Division if they are not on file there. b. If informant refuses, do not force issue. ec. Forward informant's fingerprints as enclosure to FD-165 using applicant-type fingerprint card, form FD-258, fully executed. Appropriate field office should be shown as contributor, field case file number in number space, and “inquiry” in space for "company and address" on face of card. ANIA EAL. STN ATT 5 REED TOE eos PRR Ce PPE ATED eg AEM rs POLED bE FUT 01 OME. SUIT Oe LION, ROPE EN 1a Re th IETS eT PEA” OS EETPIITNGITUN BIOTIN AI wn oes peters ett tt MEAN NOAA ToT le i Pont Cpt EP Meo NA I Ese REREIN sec WKY Pre LEED se I POOR VOM ot ET AES oe 10+15~74 NW 55072 Doold: 32989529 Page 1215
1070 Je NW 55072 ca . ~y SECTION 107. @Qcurr INFORMANTS AND conripEe. SOURCES. Security Informant" shall not appear. INDICES FS 1. Alphabetical name index and symbol number index 9 Are to be kept by SAC, ASAC, or security supervisor consistent with maximum security and bect administrative practice ae ee Alphabetical name index In all offices maintain card index showing true identities of all security informants, potential security informants, and security confidential sources. This is to be known as alphabetical name index. File cards in alphabetical order. Symbol number index This index shall contain card for each individual to whom symbol number has been assigned. File cards numerically and any symbols which consist of fictitious names shall be filed alphabetically behind numerical symbol index. Where good reason exists for an Agent to obtain information from : either of these indices, it should be furnished by official having custody of cards. These indices should be used as a guide only; informant's file must be reviewed to determine specific nature of activities and type of information he furnishes. Index cards Index cards {FD-348) shall be executed for alphabetical name index and symbol number index. Execute only following items: Symbol: File’ No: (Informant, potential informant, or confidential source ) Name : Contacts with informants should not be posted on index cards since ~ this information is shown in informant's administrative file. 2. Index entitled "Informants and Sources in Other Divisions" Be A separate index may be maintained for use of Agents on informants and sources in other divisions who may be available for assistance. Tf such index maintained, separate index card is to be prepared on each informant and source included. Cards should contain brief background data and identity of Bureau communication showing background data. File cards alphabetically by name and/or symbol number. Duplicate cards may be prepared to be filed geographically and/or by subject matter. 3. Agents' informative index Be. An Agents' informative index may be maintained by same official as set out in item 1, above, for use of Agents on type of informant coverage in division. File cards by geographical location, arranged alphabetically by states, cities, subdivisions within cities, etc. Behind each geographical location, place guide card indicating type of information which can be furnished, such as Communist Party, Polish Activity, etc. On guide card set forth symbol numbers of informants and confidential sources who can provide coverage. (Deleted. ] When individual can provide more than one type of information, set forth his symbol or identity on as many guide cards as applicable. Guide cards should show above data and it is permissible to place alongside name or symbol number names of contacting Agents. Also, symbol numbers of informants who move outside division and who still may be excellent sources regarding past activities may be set forth on guide cards. ‘ Names or symbol numbers of individuals contained in index entitled ~ “Tnformants and Sources in Other Divisions" who can be of assistance 3 to your office may be set forth on appropriate guide cards in this index, 12 9-13-71 Bocld: 32989529 Page 1216 \ en AA AE ob RAED nin tated ahs Fen fe 7
4. Contacts by Agents \ SECTION 107. or INFORMANTS AND CONFIDE gi SOURCES. Except in espionage and foreign nationality matters where frequency of contact is dependent on circumstances, informants should be con- tacted as often as necessary, but at least one personal contact should be made every two weeks. If such frequent contacts cannot be astablished, obtain specific Bureau authority for exception to this requirement. During each contact, carefully review informant's activities since previous contact and make certain informant has furnished all in- formation which he has obtained since last contact. Contacting Agent should not only collect information but direct informant, be aware of his activities, and maintain such close relationship that he knows informant's attitude towards Bureau. Good judgment must prevail in handling informant to see he does not become too familiar with Agent. Promptly advise Bureau of any indication informant is wavering in Bureau relationship. Arrangements for paying informant or personally contacting him must be specific and no doubt should be left in minds of either Agent or informant as to methods of payment, amount, place, and time. Informants should use only public telephones in communicating with contacting Agent and consideration should be given to furnishing informants nonpublished office telephone number for emergency com- munication. This rule is not practical in all espionage and foreign nationality matters but should be followed where applicable. Positive information received from informant should be subject of written statement by informant or memorandum prepared by contacting Agent to be placed in informant's subfile and appropriately channelized. Record dates of all contacts, whether negative or positive, in informant's administrative file. Memorandum or form FD-209 may be used. If informant contacted frequently, one memorandum or form may be used for several contacts. Dates of negative contacts and file numbers of cases involved must appear in informant's administrative file. Where file has more than one subject, name of subject under inquiry should be noted. Do not set forth title of case involved. . If positive information received from informant, show only dates of contacts in informant's administrative file. Place positive informa- tion in informant's subfile and appropriately channelize same. Alternate Agent should be designated for contacts with informant and should be thoroughly acquainted with informant so that contacts may be handled by alternate Agent where necessary. 5. Checking reliability Reliability of all active informants must be constantly checked. Give consideration to use of any investigative technique deemed necessary to be certain they are completely reliable and are fur- nishing accurate, truthful information. 6. Fingerprints Lo7F { [ ae [ f [ [ [ ( b. [ [ Ce [ [ [ f [ [ d. [ [ [ @. [ [ [ [ { ft. [ [ { [ g. [ [ [ [ h. f [ [ [ i. [ [ [ j. [ [ [ [ a. [ be [ iz [- { ae [ { [. de. [ CG. { [ { [ After informant has been developed and unless some reason to contrary exists, obtain and forward his fingerprints to Identifi- cation Division if they are not on file there. If informant refuses, do not force issue, Forward informant's fingerprints as enclosure to FD-165 using applicant-type fingerprint card, form FD-258, fully executed. Appropriate field office should be shown as contributor, field case file number in number space, and "inquiry" in space for "company and address" on face of card. 8-24-70 MW 55072 Doeld: 32959529 Page 1217 ‘ . pl Aba XA AS SLAs Ail I Cohn VOTE RR RAE 08D tr AT ep para cnteneens 392! Birmnoen ee nareh LemraltRacretrnen tte AML IA" d beeyemey vent wr pty antett nin seis = ve OR yn ieeemertenee eet ¢ Wie orpencmatenectil At pb ae ny taste steed Sloe cores pe tS Loman mene tienteniad ATE ae WOME Gem acerae Anema Shon Namarnaemnsmee
“ Fee Wee eee W ocen Vanes Yea nan It aun aoe Toes 1 inten ones Tames oom Ee Xr Same 1 noes ome YUnee Yanes Same 9tcoee Bee Bees 0 ant ara 3 eee Sees 8 coe Wines me oe Sone Boe Be 9 ee ee Doe fe De oe OE OE ee en ee ren ‘ ” SECTION 207 qgpourras INFORMANTS AND CONFID @* SOURCES. 107F Flash notice is to be placed by field with Identification Division by submission of form FD-165, using informant's true name for each informant who has fingerprints on file. When informant is discontinued, retain flash notice for one year. Insure that notice is canceled at that time by submission of form FD-165 or advise Bureau as to why notice should be continued. If fingerprints obtained solely for this purpose, remove fingerprints from criminal file. Control - statement of cooperation Ae be. Close control must be exercised over activities of informants and double agents to obtain maximum results and prevent any possible embarrassment to Bureau. : Obtain signed statement set out below when feasible and practical. Where it is not practical to secure such signed statement from an informant or double agent, advise Bureau of complete details. SAC and Agent handling informant or double agent should determine avpro- priate time in informant's operation when statement should be com - pleted, I; » have voluntarily agreed to cooperate with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in a matter affecting the security of the United States. I consider it a patriotic duty to so cooperate and agree to maintain this relation-~ ship in strict confidence, I understand that I am not a Federal employee and will not represent myself as such, [I further agree not to make any diselosure or exploit in any way information which I may obtain or any activity in which I may engage on behalf of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, both while I am actively associated with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and thereafter, unless authorized to do so by the Bureau. . (Signea) - Witnessed: Execution of party questionnaires Informants, particularly in Communist Party, often must execute party questionnaires and in doing so should be instructed to be extremely careful not to jeoparidze their position as informants. If necessary, each item in questionnaire should be discussed with informant. Informant's activity in organizations as De informants in organizations must be impressed with necessity of ‘carrying on normal activity, such as canvassing, sale, and dis- tribution of literature, leaflets, etc. When feasible, informants should be instructed to accept direction from leaders; request instruction and interpretation of organiza~ tion's precepts; request leaders to furnish sources for study purposes; and enter discussions, not quietly sit back as obsarvers. Changes in organization's conduct, policy, or strategy should be reported on as they occur. Have informants give their opinions of motivation behind such changes, but be certain opinions are labeled as such. Informants must be encouraged to increase contacts within their orbit in order to gain higher positions, but in such manner as to avoid suspicion. 8-24-70 MW 55072 Doold: 32809529 Page 1216 senneatgetnnnc eS sal oie MEO MANIR HSH SAISON OTR E Ne tae ee EN ane gh
Meee? NW 35072 .) SECTION 107 , INFORMANTS AND conrrn@xas SOURCES. 107L (4) Number of statements submitted Combine total number of oral and written statements submitted and show only total number, (5) Stability and reliability Check positive box if informant is considered stable and reliable. If not or if there are any personal weaknesses, domestic difficulties, indications of untrustworthiness or unreliability, or any other similar problems presented by informant, check negative box and explain under "Miscellaneous," (6) Indoctrination against disclosure If informant has been indoctrinated against disclosure, check positive box. . (7) Percentage of information verified Show percentage of information furnished by informant which has been verified through other sources. (8) AIL necessary action taken on information furnished If all action has been taken, check positive box. If not, check negative box and explain under "Miscellaneous." (9) Summary of information furnished This summary should be concise, highlighting more pertinent information furnished by informant. Do not attempt to summarize all information furnished by informant, {10) Miscellaneous Furnish any change in informant's residence and employmeni[by secure teletype (aitel), letes being taken to advance informant, and any other pertinent information which should be brought to Bureauts attention, Include statement that source has been advised that all payments of money made to him for services rendered must be declared as income on his tax return and has agreed to do so. c. When payment to informant has been authorized for definite period of time, advise Bureau at least two weeks in advance of expiration of . period as to whether services of informant are to be continued, a. Every six months submit FD-401 to Bureau requesting continuation of payments. Follow instructions set forth in item 3b, above. e. Submit letters requesting authority to continue (increase, decrease) payments to an informant in duplicate except that copy should con- sist only of first page of letter. When payments are approved, ‘ single-page copy will be stamped "Approved" at Bureau and returned. If recommendation is not approved, field will be advised by separate communication. . 2. When payments are authorized by Bureau, it is personal responsibility of each SAC definitely to assure that full value is being received. &. Discontinuance of payments ' If at any time it appears information being produced by informant is not commensurate with payments made to him, immediately discontinue . payments or adjust accordingly and promptly advise Bureau. he. f.any extraordinary expenses are anticipated for which approval has not been given, obtain specific Bureau authority. Six-month evaluation of informants not paid on Bureau authority Tf informant is not being paid on Bureau authorization, FD-401 must be -transmitted to Bureau every six months after date of designation con- taining same information set out in item 3b, above, except those items concerning payments. Recommendation of SAC regarding continuance of informant should also be set forth UACB. In espionage and foreign nationality cases, comment is necessary regarding only applicable items. Receipts When payments are made either on SAC authority or prior Bureau approval, obtain receipts in every instance in which it is possible to @o so. If receipt cannot be obtained for particular payment, set forth complete - Gircumstances on blue slip at time reimbursement is claimed. 15 3-13-73 Doold: 32989525 Page 1215