Part 63, page 144
Document date 27 October 1976
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 63 p. 144 (DB Cooper-26540), Memo, dated 27 Oct 1976 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-63/pages/144
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3. Whenever a case Agent has an investigation of any consequence or a major incident occurs, i.e. shooting, arrest of well-known figure, it is his responsibility to promptly notify the SAC, ASAC, and SA [REDACTED] in order that all inquiries can be properly handled. The case Agent should not hesitate to notify the above, even though the incident occurs over weekends, holidays, or after normal working hours.
4. Case Agents are not to offer opinions, state- ments, or speculations about cases when they are approached by members of the press during or after investigations.
Concerning the above items, it should be pointed out that the D. B. COOPER case is receiving a great deal of publicity because of the approaching anniversary date of the hijacking. In order that the FBI can speak in "one" voice about this case, it is important that all press inquiries be referred to headquarters. This is to avoid inconsistencies such as individual Agents speculating about what might have happened in the COOPER case and these inconsistencies being pointed out by the members of the media.
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I again want to point out that the FBI's policy with the press has been established by the Director and has been approved by the Attorney General. This policy is general in nature and common sense should dictate in most instances how a particular incident should be handled; however, the above guidelines are being reiterated at this time. If there is any doubt in your mind about how to handle a particular situation, it should be resolved in favor of immediately notifying the SAC, ASAC, or news media representative.
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