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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.

Filed Under: Procedures, Reference

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.

Filed Under: Reference, Career, Procedures

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.

Filed Under: Reference

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.

Filed Under: Reform

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

Filed Under: Laws & Regulations

A collection of U.S. Foreign Service Officers whose security clearances have been suspended or revoked publish a blog about their experiences.

Filed Under: Adverse Actions

An audio CD is available for purchase on how to obtain a security clearance. It’s being offered by TheCapitol.Net

Filed Under: Procedures, Commercial Services

The official report of proceedings at one of the first Senate hearings on security clearance reform.

Filed Under: Reform

A copy of the eagerly-anticipated, coordinated Federal report to the President on security clearance reform efforts, due on April 30, 2008.

Filed Under: Reform

ClearedCommunity.com is re-posting this extremely thorough guide to security clearances, including what they are, how to acquire one, and other helpful details.

Filed Under: Procedures

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