Security Clearance news

DRP and RIFs Make Current and Former Clearance Holders Ripe for Recruitment
The news outlets are brimming with stories about the massive amount of federal government workers getting fired, taking the deferred resignation offer, or getting ousted as a part of reductions in force. Many of these workers currently have or have previously held a security clearance and had access to classified

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
Lots of people living in glass houses here. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Unwavering Rigidity leads to a lonely existence of no one being perfect enough.
Yes. If it looks like you under played bad behavior and falsified a form…it can result in a denial. Not reporting a DUI on an upgrade can cause revocation as…
Minor changes or clarifications are the norm. But deliberately not reporting, then reporting can cause a loss.
I hope the investigator included the 1x use of my friends inhaler lol. reading DOHA that doesn’t seem to be enough or even in the same realm as what others…