Security Clearance news
The Security Clearance Applicant Loses in the DSS vs. NBIB Debate
The congressional push for a return to the “old days” when the Defense Security Service conducted all of the background investigations for the DoD prompted various news outlets (Federal News Radio, FedSmith, Government Executive) to weigh in. Even the Office of Personnel Management (parent of NBIB), which remained out of
Information Used for Credibility Evaluations
When applicants receive a Statement of Reasons (SOR) intending to deny them eligibility for a security clearance it usually contains details of the disqualifying issues found in their background investigation and identifies the specific adjudicative guidelines they fall under (e.g., Guideline E: Personal Conduct). However, on appeal when an administrative
It sure is! I think us investigators should just boycott doing RSI work until they come up with a better solution because I know personally if someone called me out…
In theory it’s a great idea to discuss significant issues sooner vs later, but in practice it’s a mess. IF you can get a call back, some of these cases…
ha! I just got rid of a case where I found out the subject is currently incarcerated for aggravated assault. no wonder why he wasn’t calling me back.
exactly. RSI’s are not a bad idea in theory, but the way they are executing them is beyond ridiculous. I also had one where we had to discuss an arrest…