</s>104-10130-10472 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 -. UNCLASSIFIED "FERNAL ONLY CONF"NTIAL SECRET ROUTING AND RECORD SHEET SUBJECT: (Optional) SUBECT: (optional) Chief, Central Caper Staff NO. NO. Nononcial Cover Brand EXTENSION NO 1-A-20 26 MAR 1963 TO. (Officer designation, room number, and DATE building) DATE OFFICER'S COMMENTS (Number each comment to show from whom to whom. Draw a line across column after each comment. RECEIVED INITIALS 1. Office of Security (Attn: Mr. Banneman) FORWARDED For your information 2. 2. 2. Lol. Bawardso G-B-31 2. Apr 58 3. 2. 2. 2. 2.9. 7.7.75 See me. 4. 493347 4. m. Tranigan 1. 1. Pl. Plone in Wochant fili. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Walter 12. 13. 14. 15. FORM 610 USE PREVIOUS SECRET CONFIDENTIAL INTERNAL USE ONLY UNCLASSIFIED 3-42 EDITIONS SECRET

Summary  
This memorandum, dated May 1986, details a 1963 meeting between an unnamed officer (referred to as "the writer") and George Wackenhut, president of the Wackenhut Corporation. The discussion centers on Wackenhut's business operations, his company’s security services, and potential CIA collaboration for overseas contracts. Wackenhut, a former FIT agent, founded his firm in 1959, which expanded to multiple U.S. cities and Puerto Rico by 1963. His company offered investigative, scientific, and security services, including personnel screening, electronic surveillance, and industrial protection. The CIA expressed interest in Wackenhut’s potential for covert operations abroad, particularly with American businesses operating overseas, but raised concerns about the risks of using former FBI personnel in Latin America due to perceived intelligence associations. The memorandum also notes that Wackenhut was willing to provide security systems for foreign leaders and that the CIA considered involving its own representatives if needed.  

Key People  
- George Wackenhut: President of Wackenhut Corporation, ex-FIT agent, discussed potential CIA collaboration.  
- Fred R. Youngridg: Chief, COS/NC (Central Security Office), author of the memorandum.  
- Mr. Banneman: Officer in the Office of Security, arranged meetings with Wackenhut.  

Key Locations  
- Washington, D.C.: Mentioned as a location for Wackenhut’s operations and meeting site.  
- Puerto Rico: Highlighted as a target for Wackenhut’s expansion plans.  
- Multiple U.S. cities: Including Miami, Coral Gables, Tampa, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, Buffalo, Denver, Los Angeles, San Jose, Calif., Honolulu, San Juan, and Ponce.  

Key Events  
- 1963 meeting between the writer and Wackenhut to discuss potential CIA collaboration for overseas security contracts.  
- Discussion of Wackenhut’s company services, including investigative divisions, electronic surveillance, and personnel screening.  
- CIA considerations regarding risks of using former FBI personnel in Latin America due to intelligence associations.  
- Proposal for Wackenhut to provide security systems for foreign leaders under CIA oversight.  

Key Organizations  
- Wackenhut Corporation: Security and investigative services firm with operations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.  
- Central Security Office (COS/NC): Agency responsible for coordinating security matters, including potential collaboration with Wackenhut.  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Mentioned as a former employer of Wackenhut’s personnel, raising concerns about intelligence perceptions in Latin America.

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