FBI Director's memorandum to all Special Agents re computer support to the field
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Director Kelley to All Special Agents re computer support to the field
Document date 15 April 1976
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OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 1-76 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535 April 15, 1976
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MEMORANDUM TO ALL SPECIAL AGENTS
RE: COMPUTER SUPPORT TO THE FIELD
The main thrust of our computer support effort in the past has been directed at administrative and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) matters. It is now my desire to concentrate more on ways our computers can support the Agent in the Field. This is to make you aware of the computer services that are presently available to you.
The Data Processing Section (DPS) of the Computer Systems Division is responsible for working with the Field on investigative matters. Agents with specialized backgrounds have been assigned to this Section and will assist you if some aspect of a case lends itself to computerization. This might be a large volume of records (e.g., checks, cash receipts, purchase orders, personnel records, payroll records, telephone numbers, etc.) that require sequencing, comparing or calculating, to disclose misappropriations, kiting, lapping, skimming, padding of payrolls, identities of suspects, conspiracies, etc. If you think the work can be performed more practically on the computer, you should contact the DPS.
The DPS also offers assistance in the following areas:
1. Printing records that are in computer form (e.g., records on computer tapes, disks or cards).
2. Assistance in writing search warrants for, and conducting searches of, computer installations.
3. Assistance in writing subpoenas for computer records.
4. Assistance in auditing computer records.
5. Assistance in interviewing computer personnel (e.g., computer analysts, programmers, operators, etc.).
6. Computerized Telephone Number File (CTNF) services which will resequence telephone numbers to facilitate setting leads and identifying subscribers.
7. Special searches of the NCIC current files or previous records, in addition to the normal NCIC service.
The DPS is ready to assist the Field in all future major cases. DPS has developed a "Major Case Information System," a prototype of which was used in the RESMURS Case. A similar system is presently being used in the LAGBOM and ZAPBOM Cases. From this system, the Agent can more readily determine what investigation has been conducted on the case, and what leads are still outstanding. The system will also benefit the Agent when writing reports, answering inquiries, controlling physical evidence and for file review prior to trial.
Part II, Section 3 (pages 28 and 29) of the Manual of Rules and Regulations sets forth the way to request computer support services for investigative matters. I encourage you to take full advantage of this service.
Clarence M. Kelley Director
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DB Cooper-32323 164-81-6472
Serials: SE 164-81-6472