Security Clearance news
Uptick in Security Clearance Appeal Cases Involving Drug Use
In perusing the Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals cases published from January through March of this year, I have noticed an uptick in the number of cases where the applicant has admitted to use of illegal drugs resulting in a denial of clearance eligibility. Out of 115 appeals, 44
A Good Employment Record Does Not Mitigate Security Clearance Issues
Time and time again I read security clearance appeal cases where the applicant brings in supervisors or co-workers to testify on their behalf as to what a good worker they are to recommend getting a security clearance granted or reinstated. Although this is a factor in looking at the “whole
I agree, most investigators are not investigating. I see so much written off and/or scheduled for in person because an investigator doesn’t think outside of what is listed or what…
It’s security theater
This guy’s investigation was presumably conducted “in person” and was apparently done horribly. Perhaps this is the case that will grab enough attention to swing us back into real “in…
Very doubtful that DCSA and the U.S. government will revert back to in person interviews.