. os, . ‘ “a : SECTI gg. INVESTIGATION Of SUBVERST @& . ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDU 2. Investigative procedures . , 7 a. Scope of investigation. : ; Data concerning the following items should be developed and reported, if pertinent: ; (1) Background information, including : (a) True name and aliases. 7 - (b) Date and place of birth. (c) Residences, past and present. - t (d) Occupations and employments, past and present. ; (e) Citizenship status; where applicable, naturalization data. (f) Family background. If available, include identities of immediate family and any information indicating they are [ employed in sensitive positions or by U. S. Government. If [ member of immediate family is known to be engaged in sub~ versive activities, include succinct resume. - (g) Military records, including any service in foregin forces. 7 : a (h)- Educational background. ; . (i) Arrest record and disposition of charges. (j) Physical description. Make reasonable effort to secure photograph. (k) Handwriting and/or handprinting specimens should be obtained, if readily available, and kept in case file. Special efforts should be made to secure such specimens with regard to leaders of subversive groups and they should be furnished to FBIHQ by letter for attention of FBI Laboratory to be included in National Security File. (2) Subversive activities and affiliations, including (a) Information concerning membership in subversive movements, organizations or front groups, date and circumstances of adminsion, positions held, and participation in activities . of organization (e.g., attendance at meetings or other : ( functions, fund-raising or recruitment efforts on behalf : of organization, contributions, etc.) t (b) Statements made or other factors which indicate awareness of the subversive nature of group, including involvement in underground operations, and/or in any other-illegal or violent actions promoted by organization or movement. (c) Information tending to show subject's importance in subversive movement or organization, e.g., degree of influence and leadership exercised, close association with national or local leaders, participation in policy decisions. b. Investigative steps The following steps should be considered, but are not all inclusive. (1) File reviews. Office indices should be checked. Any pertinent ‘information developed should be included in initial report. Where logical, check files of other field offices and/or FBIHQ. (2) Public source material. Make full use of public records and public sources of information, including hearings of congressional or other Government committees both state and Federal, and publications, including those issued by subversive groups. (3) Check of files of other government agencies, both Federal and t local, which could hogically be expected to have pertinent [ information. co™ “10 6-6-73 HW 55072 DooTd: 32989529 Page Ls70
i . i NW 55072 Doold: 32989529 Page bea I narra po nnn fanny ror on gegen fn fran rer fe frome geregare fore fm fanan frp fae nee fearon ten fete arg mee Pin peng gaotenmen fay rors | (4) (5) (6) (7) SECTI“?, 872 INVESTIGATION OF SUBVERS?""% ‘ . | g7c ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVI.@S Records of private firms. Obtain pertinent available information from records of private firms such as past or present employers. Checks of credit agencies should be limited to securing identifying information only. Contacts with neighbors and fellow employees. Such inquiries should be made only where there-is expectation they will develop pertinent information not otherwise available. Canvass of established sources.and informants. Contact informants and sources in position to be knowledgeable concerning subversive groups with which subject is affiliated. Physical and photographic surveillances. These should be considered on selective basis when circumstances indicate they may be productive. ce Interviews of subjects (1) (2) (3) (4) Policy ; Subjects of investigation should be interviewed in the absence of | exceptional circumstances. Generally, interviews should be , considered after background inquiries have been completed and a good picture of subject's activities developed. If a decision not to interview a subject is made, this should be fully explained in case file and FBIHQ advised whenever FBIHQ is cognizant of investigation. ; Purpose To develop information regarding subversive activities in which the subject is engaged. Approval to interview All interviews of subjects may be approved by SAC except following instances which require FBIHQ approval: . (a) When subject holds leadership position in subversive organization. (b) When subject is nationally prominent or where circumstances otherwise indicate the interview could be widely publicized, such as labor leaders, educators, religious leaders or - journalists. (c) When interview is to be conducted in presence of subject's attorney and/or aide. (d) When subject is connected with institution of learning. Letter requesting FBIHQ approval to interview subject. (a) Letter should concisely set out available data concerning following items. I. Residence address, employment, race, date and place of — birth, citizenship and any health factors which could affect conduct of interview. II. Marital status, employment and citizenship of spouse. III. Succinct summary of subject's subversive activities, membership on affiliation with subversive groups, and positions held. IV. Similar summary regarding spouse's affiliation with ' subversive activities. Ve Similar summary concerning subversive activities on part of close relatives. VI. Resume of subject's current sympathies and status in . Subversive movement or organization and any indication -.of disaffection. a 2 we ve *  411- 6-6-73 aa Wie ae “ ’ Cab . , : : PsLnmrmomveerierwse were nena nt Pee NOTA BETO AR NLT rH etNeetHht NOON ORDNNY NEMAENT M10 my Leyneweyy re Yerdmmmannay re es Cone etn Lith feet mn gmem ret ing UY ernest tobe Y inteut 9} ti peel etrwns fnetamery sien p tytn Wine man ten teeta enmermupee enn nrtg. te men toceereett ’ APT meeeack ere perenne 8 f Byte Sint vive PPS Steers yy Mere 1 ny EE YET 2 ed epnnane senemnenernas Bnrneev aeemmemarn ett an +} sinety tee cremane ytrereeec ergy eg 24
87C SEC “gi 87. INVESTIGATION OF SUBVEP "zx ORGANIZATIONS AND INDI. @@ALS “VII. Subject's arrest record and disposition of. charges; any information indicating a propensity for violence. , VIII. What is expected to be gained by interview? List above items by number but headings need not be restated.. If no pertinent data is available concerning a particular item, so indicate. Cb) Submit one copy of letter and additional copy of first page ‘* * only which can be returned by FBIHQ stamped "Approved." , (5) If interview not conducted within 60 days, submit letter advising (b) Any new information pertinent*to desirability of interview. (c) Whether efforts to interview subject will be pursued. There- after, keep FBIHQ advised at least each 60 days as to progress . Of matter. ; (6) Conduct of interview. - (a) Interviews of subjects entitled to the warning and waiver shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements set forth in Volume I, Manual of Instructions, Section 2B, page 15. If the interview is being conducted for intelligence information rather than an admission or confession of guilt, no warning is required. Moreover, if the investigation has failed to develop information indicating a possible violation of Federal law by the subject, it would be permissible to interview the subject without a warning as he does not fit the criteria of those entitled to a warning of rights. Carefully plan interview so there will be no - compromise of sources, sensitive techniques or interviewing personnel. An overriding consideration to always bear in mind is that interview should elicit from, not provide information to the subject. (b) Interview at subject's place of employment should be : avoided if possible. If attorney or aide is present during interview, interview must be conducted by two Agents. (c) If, during conduct of interview subject desires that his attorney or aide be present, the interview should be tact- fully terminated, and FBIHQ should be informed with recommen-~ dation whether or not to resume interview. (d} In ail other instances, SAC has responsibility and option . -of deciding when two Agents should handle interview. Safety of Agents is first priority to consider. (7) Direction of subject's activities. Prior FBIHQ approval is required before taking any steps to direct C the subject's activities even though he may appear to be cooperative during the interview. (8) Reporting results of interview. Record results of interview on FD-302. (b) Pertinent results of interview should be included in next report or LHM unless circumstances indicate need for more expeditious reporting. In cover letter or administrative pages, include observations of interviewing Agents as to subject's cooperativeness, any relevant information concerning subject's appearance or characteristics, and assessment of information developed by interview in light of other data known.to your office. | 7 FBIHQ: (a) Reason interview not conducted. 12 . - 646-73 NW 55072 Docld: 32989529 Page| bev ae Aven Nate Ha? © Teka, om, UTERINE NITE TERRE TONER TT YON OY, VERTU TE PUTT AIA Lae aacer wi aaiorasinene entiation aita nent rane ratte ‘ RORY RTL IERITREN TRONS” id fottet heeurea tay eer ew titres rere WCRI LIN EPR OND WORRIED AN 7 OO RINE hatte ta at de Ne ee ad Xe aod mee iid tala
SECTI’ \87. INVESTIGATION OF SUBVERST~ 87C ‘©. ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIL Ss roe - . 3. Reporting Procedures ae General (1) Pertinent information developed during investigation may be reported either by’ report or LHM. Reports should be submitted: . (a) When setting out results of extended inquiries such as summary of subject's activities. (b). When subject is being recommended for inclusion in ADEX. regarding subject's current activities. (2) All communications should be limited to: (a) Information regarding subject's subversive activities, sympathies, and affiliations. (b) Pertinent background data concerning subversive individuals Or groups with which subject is connected. (c). Essential background data regarding subject. They should not include information regarding subject's social or personal affairs or other background data not relevant to subject's subversive activities or affiliations. (3) Information in both reports and LHMs should be organized under topical headings. Main headings and subheadings should be employed to make the communication, as readable as possible. b. Summarizing information. When reporting information of repetitious or cumulative nature, such as attendance at regular meetings of subversive group, use summary narrative statement. Exact dates are not needed, but time period involved should be indicated. Summary statements must be statements of facts and not conclusions. Information from different sources should be reported separately and any significant items must be set forth in detail. ce Administrative or Cover Pages (1) Material to be included ; Pertinent information concerning following should be included in administrative pages of report or cover communication of LHM: References to other reports or correspondence, ADEX status, reference to security flash notice (FD-165) or transfer of origin aan CFD-128), reason for classification, if any, documentation of data ‘ ; contained in report or LHM, identities of confidential sources, | leads, and other administrative or noninvestigative material. Use form (FD~305) for ADEX cases. If used, nonsymbol source page should be last page. (2) Documentation ; (a2) In documenting information originating with another field office, file number of originai document need not be shown provided source, date information received, and receiving Agent are identified. (b)} Do not conduct extensive inquiries to document background information. (c) In characterizing persons who associate with subject, identify source but further documentation not requirede d. Office of Origin Office covering place where subject's principal subversive activities occur or originate should be origine In unusual circumstances where LHM should be used to report timely or significant information ed hia ullecenttatiikeret ett 13 - 66-73 WW 55072 Docld:32989529 Page 1873 * .: aan HW 55072  Docld: 32989! is ‘ . a ‘ Sinininn Aah Mises Maseleachd omieaeaee seee hate eee le une URE 0N OHNE COPE MALE” DE TREN HO TO TNT CY Lind A EF ORE BeRY mr SIT