CIA Safe House Guide

A safe house is a node of security and secrecy where operations can regroup, debrief, or shelter assets. Selecting, establishing, and managing such a location requires meticulous planning. This guide outlines how to choose a location, create plausible cover functions, layer physical security, manage access protocols, and enforce routine compliance. It teaches tradecraft that keeps your safe haven from becoming a liability.

A safe house is only as secure as the planning behind it. Conceal it in plain sight, control access ruthlessly, and change routines often. Complacency invites compromise.