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ATF Agents Face Clearance Revocation, Appeals

Six U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms agents who could be fired if an internal panel’s recommendations are accepted would also have their security clearances revoked, potentially hurting their future job prospects, according to an article today in the Wall Street Journal titled, “Firings Set Over ‘Fast and Furious.’”

Posted by The Editors on Dec 05, 2012 at 08:42AM | Read More | Comments (0) 

Inconsistency in Security Clearance Determinations

A new report by the Government Accountability Office says there are inconsistencies in security clearance determinations at the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security that the GAO says could lead to the compromise of national security information.

Security Director News summarized the report.

Posted by The Editors on Jul 18, 2012 at 04:50PM | Comments (0) 

Renewed Focus on Legality of Polygraph Exams

The legality and usefulness of polygraph examinations in security clearance investigations again is in focus after a recent McClatchy news article revealing alleged polygraph-test abuses at the Department of Defense’s National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).

Posted by The Editors on Jul 12, 2012 at 11:10AM | Read More | Comments (0) 

Secret Service Investigation Prompts Clearance Suspension

According to a news report, at least 11 US Secret Service agents have had their security clearances suspended pending the outcome of an investigation surrounding the alleged hiring of prostitutes while the agents were on official business in Colombia in mid-April.

Posted by The Editors on Apr 18, 2012 at 09:28AM | Read More | Comments (0) 

Feds Ease Mental Health Disclosure Reqs.

According to a report in the Navy Times, the federal government will ease a requirement to disclose on security clearance processing papers certain prior mental health counseling.

Posted by The Editors on Feb 28, 2012 at 05:06PM | Read More | Comments (0) 

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The Defense Security Service Academy produced this video sharing its perspective on the polygraph examination. DSSA says that people should disregard unspecified rumors they hear about the exam. DSSA also says that repeated exams often are necessary to “give the person every opportunity” to resolve any problems that arise with the exam, which some may read as another way of saying to “confess” to any perceived bad behavior.

This article, from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website, explains why OPM conducts thorough background investigations on potential federal civilian employees, even if the positions for which they are being considered do not require security clearance.

This article, by an online writer whose direct experience with classified information is unclear, describes what security clearance are, why they exist, and the main levels of security clearance one may hold.

The Government Accountability Office has issued a new report to Congress about timeliness and quality of Department of Defense security clearances.

Consistent with previous reports, the GAO continues to include quality among its concerns when examining DoD clearance procedures, while speed and efficiency guide much of the attention surrounding clearance reform efforts elsewhere in government.

The Office of the Director for National Intelligence has released updated documents governing the investigation, issuance, revocation, and appeals process for security clearances. The document are listed under ICD 704.1-704.5.

Courtesy: Secrecy News

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Keeping up on status of pending security clearance?

What are some of the best ways to stay informed regarding the status of one’s security clearance? Thank You.

Posted by S Gold on Apr 29, 2011 at 07:55AM | Comments (3) 

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