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FBI Undercover Operations — Part 1

49 pages · May 09, 2026 · Broad topic: General · Topic: FBI Undercover Operations · 37 pages OCR'd
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so * . |- ' _ -755$ _ i: LIV 92 use unlawful investigative techniques to obtain information or evidence; or engage in any conduct that would violate restrictions on investigative techniqu or FBI conduct contained in the Attorney Genera1&#39 Guidelines or departmental policy; and that, except in an emergency situation as set out in paragraph IV.H.! d!, he or she shall not participate in any illegal activity for which authorization has not been obtained under these Guidelines. The undercover employee shall be instructed in the law of entrapment. When an undercover employee learns that persons under investigation intend to commit a violent crime, he or she shall try to discourage the violence. Review of_gggduct From time to time, during the course of the undercover operation, the SAC shall review the conduct of the undercover employee s! and others participating in the undercover operation, including any proposed or reasonable foreseeable conduct for the remainder of the investigation. Any findings of impermissible condu shall be discussed with the individual, promptly reported to the designated Assistant Director and the members of the Undercover Review Committee, and_a determination shall be made as to whether the individual should continue his or her participation in the investigation. Continuing Consultation with the Appropriate Federa Prosecutor Upon initiating and throughout the course of_any undercover operation, the SAC or a designated Supervisory Special Agent shall'consult on a continuing basis with the appropriate Federal prosecutor, particularly with respect to the propriety of the operation and the legal sufficiency and quality of evidence that is being produced by the activity. Serious Legal, Ethical,_Prosecutive, or Departmental Policy Questions, and Previously Unforeseen Sensitive Circumstances ! The SAC shall consult with the chairman of the- Criminal Undercover Operations Review Committee, FBIH whenever a serious legal, ethical, prosecutive, or departmental policy question arises in any undercover operation or if sensitive circumstances occur that were not anticipated. The FBI shall consult with the United States Attorney, or Assistant Attorney General, or their representative, and with DOJ members of the Undercover Review Committee on whether to modify, 19 ~» .. ..._._.~;. 1 v :£ v 2 z
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