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Classification 140: Security of Government Employees

This classification was established in 1953 to investigate government employees under the provisions of Executive Order 10450. The order provides for the investigation of alleged risks to the national security of the U.S. Risks could include persons with problems of "dishonesty, immorality, excessive drunkenness, financial irresponsibility and mental instability." This classification replaces Classification 121: Loyalty of Government Employees.

NARA online catalog descriptions of holdings for 140: Security of Government Employees

Record Group	NARA Identifier	Series Title
65	567998	Classification 140 (Security of Government Employees) Released Under The Nazi War Crimes and Japanese Imperial Government Disclosure Acts

Some records under Classification 140: Security of Government Employees are not yet described in NARA's online catalog. Please contact NARA's Special Access Program at specialaccess_FOIA@nara.gov with your reference request.

Record Group	Finding Aid Entry	Series Title
65	UD 10D 14	Classification 140 - Security of Government Employees, FBI Headquarters Case Files
65	UD 10D 26	Classification 140 - Security of Government Employees, FBI Headquarters Case Files

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