MEMORANDUM TO THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES FROM WALTER JENKINS

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R000400160010-2
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: March 13, 2003
• Sequence Number: 10
• Publication Date: September 10, 1964
• Content Type: MEMO

Approved*r Release 2003/05/05: CIA-RDP80B006R00040016001
HE WHITE HOUSE
1jVr HINGTON
,i. tternber 10, 19b4
MIORANDUM TO THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE
)i J A R TMENTS AND AGENCIES
Jc have been somewhat concerned about our procedures in requesting
security name checks, particularly from files of the Federal Bureau
3 Investigation, for appointees to the federal service. Such procedures
are an essential part of any effective security program.
In most instances it would seem desirable to request such checks prior
to serious consideration being given an individual, and most certainly
I
ho-.4 ore a firm commitment is made to the interested party or parties.
Not only should this be observed in the respective Departments and
Agencies, but also in instances in which recommendations tar appoitit
rnents are made by Departments or Agencies to the White House.
These procedures can prevent considerable embarrassment both to the
government and to the potential employee himself. Irreparable harm
con be done to a person's reputation in instances where puolicity is
s4.ve..n to his possible appointment to a government position, yet subse-
quent security checks result in a decision to suspend action on the
Faopointment.
It would be unfortunate if undesirable individuals were put on the federal
--:ayroll simply because sufficient precautions were not taken prior to
':3cir anpointment. This is merely sound business sense and should
not be construed as an unwarranted invasion of privacy or violation of
ny person's constitutional rights.
k or, --non zon sense must naturally be exercised in the administration of
a=arnc check requests. For exarni.)le, high-ranking military personnel
s:ho have possessed top-ranking clearance normally would not require
;::_urity checks prior to appointment in the civilian service.
t would be desirable for all Departments to ecamine their procedures
in the above regard. This practice is in effect at the White House now
and will be strictly adhered to in the future.
*Does not apply to us, but we will
comply with last paragraph nevertheless.
'41V ; lter Jens
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Please send on to Security.
*Note on buckslip to EA/DCI.
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